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CSTU Launches Silicon Valley Online Short Course Program with Industry-Leading Instructors
California Science and Technology University today announced the launch of three intensive online short courses co-designed with Silicon Valley practitioners. The programs — covering Agentic AI, Fullstack Development, and Bitcoin×AI — begin in July 2026 and are open to working professionals worldwide. "We built the curriculum we wish had existed when we were starting out," said Ping Wu, lead instructor for the Agentic AI track.
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CSTU Maintains ACCSC Accreditation Following Annual Review
The Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges has reaffirmed CSTU's accreditation status following a comprehensive institutional review. The commission commended CSTU's academic quality, student outcomes, and compliance practices.
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CSTU Signs MOU with Bay Area Chamber of Commerce to Expand Alumni Career Pathways
CSTU has signed a memorandum of understanding with the Bay Area Chamber of Commerce, creating new internship pipelines and mentorship opportunities for current students and recent graduates in Silicon Valley.
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Instructor Spotlight: Qingsong Zhang on Teaching Fullstack Development in the AI Era
In this Q&A, fullstack instructor Qingsong Zhang shares his philosophy on building with AI, why Next.js remains his go-to framework, and what he expects students to ship by week eight.
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CSTU Adopts AI-Assisted Curriculum Design for Fall 2026 Programs
CSTU's curriculum team has piloted an AI-assisted course design workflow for its Fall 2026 programs, reducing content development timelines while maintaining academic rigor and ACCSC compliance standards.
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Alumni Placement Rate Reaches 94% for 2025 Computer Science Graduates
CSTU's Career Navigation Program reports a 94% placement rate for 2025 CS graduates within six months of graduation — up from 89% the previous year — with a median starting salary of $118,000 in the Bay Area.
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Upcoming Events
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Jul
10
Online Short Courses — Information Session
🕖 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM PST
💻 Zoom Webinar
🆓 Free
Meet the instructors, learn about the curriculum, and get your questions answered. Ping Wu and Qingsong Zhang will walk through each course's structure and what you'll build by week eight.
Jul
14
Agentic AI & Autonomous Systems — Cohort Kickoff
🕕 5:00 PM – 6:00 PM PST
💻 Online
🎓 Enrolled Students
The first session of the Agentic AI cohort. Students will be introduced to the learning environment, meet their cohort peers, and complete the development environment setup with instructor support.
Jul
19
CSTU Open House — Silicon Valley Campus Visit
🕙 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM PST
📍 CSTU Campus, Cupertino CA
🆓 Free, RSVP required
Tour the campus, speak with faculty and current students, and explore CSTU's degree and certificate programs. Admissions advisors will be on hand for one-on-one consultations.
Aug
1
Alumni & Industry Networking Night
🕕 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM PST
📍 San Jose, CA (venue TBD)
🎟 Alumni: Free · Others: $25
An evening of connection with CSTU alumni working in Silicon Valley's top tech companies and startups. Current students and prospective applicants are welcome to attend and mingle with the community.
Aug
15
Fall 2026 Application Deadline
🕚 11:59 PM PST
📋 All Degree Programs
Final deadline for Fall 2026 degree program applications. Admission decisions will be communicated within three weeks. Limited spaces remain — apply early for priority review.