About me
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson became President of San José State University in January 2023, taking the helm of California’s first public university and the founding campus of the California State University system. As the first Latina president in SJSU’s history, she is leading the university with a bold vision centered on student success, inclusive excellence, and community impact. SJSU has reached new heights—earning national recognition through prestigious awards, forging game-changing partnerships, achieving outstanding national rankings, and securing an R2 research designation. She has championed initiatives that elevate academic excellence, expand opportunity, and strengthen the university’s impact.
