Today, we celebrate the Investiture of Dr. Cynthia Teniente-Matson, Ed.D. as the 31st president of San José State University (SJSU). An internationally-recognized Latina leader, President Teniente-Matson is a champion of student success initiatives; diversity, equity and inclusion; civic engagement; and experiential learning.

Throughout her career that spans more than 30 years in higher education, President Teniente-Matson has always put students first, engaging in strategic partnerships and serving on numerous national educational-governing and civic boards geared toward enhancing the student experience.

She currently serves as a member of the binational Subnational Diplomacy Working Group. See President Teniente-Matson’s full bio here.