A New Leader at SJSU
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson was appointed President of San José State University on November 16, 2022, and assumed the presidency on January 16, 2023. Dr. Teniente-Matson now leads the oldest public university in the west, the founding campus of the California State University system, and Silicon Valley’s only public university. The first Latina president in the university’s history, President Teniente-Matson is focused on continuing to provide opportunities for students to benefit from the transformative power of an SJSU education.
“The university boasts an unparalleled history of service to the region and state, and serves as an exemplar for research and discovery with graduates impacting industries and communities throughout Silicon Valley.”
—President Cynthia Teniente-Matson
Meet the President
Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson
The excellence and history of San José State sets it apart for me. I am excited by the leadership possibilities in such a robust urban area that is truly an innovation corridor at the heart of Silicon Valley. San José State offers many opportunities for experiential learning, community engagement, and undergraduate research as part of a growing research portfolio, all while leveraging our geography to make a positive impact on our region, in California and in our world.
Presidential Highlights
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Priorities
Presidential directives and memos address campus/university policies, issues and various topics.
The SJSU Academic Senate is the principal agency for the formulation of University policy. The Senate and its committees communicate recommendations to the President on such matters that are relevant to the welfare of SJSU.
Strategic Plan - Transformation 2030
Explore Transformation 2030 to learn how we're shaping the future through our strategic vision and commitment to excellence.