On Saturday, March 7, 2026, California State University, San Bernardino hosted San Bernardino County's National History Day (NHD) competition for the second year in a row. Dr. Michelle Lorimer (History) was again pivotal in organizing and hosting the event.

 

She noted: "Educators, volunteers, students, and their families met on campus for a day of celebration at the regional event. Fourth to twelfth grade students spanning the County, from Barstow to Ontario/Montclair, shared the podcasts, performances, websites, exhibits, posters, and documentaries that they created over the past six months. In partnership with San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools, this event brought nearly 700 people to CSUSB for the day-long event. While traditionally held at regional high schools, the opportunity to have San Bernardino county's regional NHD at CSUSB provides students with the opportunity to explore our campus, interact with CSUSB student volunteers (many from the History Department), and visualize themselves attending university in the future. 

 

"Students from Ray Wiltsey Middle School, who attended the NHD-preparation research event 'Student Discovery Day' at CSUSB in November 2025, hosted by the Pfau Library and History Department, won big at the event! They took home awards in every category and will be moving on to the statewide competition in early May."

 

Dr. Lorimer was also a lead organizer of the November preparation event, and this is just one of the many reasons she was recently recognized with the Outstanding Faculty Service Award from the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences!