[4] In 1928 the school restored a full four-year curriculum and was renamed the California State Teachers College.

The programs offered were expanded over time and broadened beyond teacher training, and by 1959 the school's name was condensed to California State College.

A short drive or bus ride from campus, Cal U has apartment-like housing at the Vulcan Village complex.

The Union was recently renovated as of the summer of 2015, planning to add new dining and study areas for Cal U students.

The Heron Hall recreation facility underwent significant renovation and expansion through the Fall and Spring semesters of 2008, opening to student and faculty use on Homecoming Day 2009.

In 2004, sophomore guard Megan Storck knocked down a deep three-pointer in the final minute of play, breaking open a tie ballgame to give Cal U its first women's national basketball title.

Women's basketball won a second title by defeating California Baptist 86–69 in 2015, helped by a 21–0 first half run.

In 2008, the men's club ice hockey team captured an ACHA Division III national championship over San Diego State in a 7–3 finale capping off a 30–1 season record.

The men's basketball team has had a pair of runs to the NCAA Division II Final Four (1992 and 1996), as well as advancing to the Elite Eight in 2008.

The women's soccer team has advanced to its first ever NCAA tournament in 2009, going on to win the Atlantic Regional title.

With that victory, Cal U advanced to the National Semifinal game, which was played at Hepner-Bailey Field at Adamson Stadium.

The cross country, softball, soccer and tennis teams compete in the adjacent Roadman Park complex.

CONSOL Energy Park in Washington, Pennsylvania, hosts Cal U's home baseball games annually.

Jess Strom is the women's head basketball coach, with an overall record of 258-78,[19] including a 2015 NCAA National Championship.