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CSUSB Model United Nations team continues its tradition of excellence
The students, representing the Republic of Guinea-Bissau and the Republic of Vanuatu, brought home a Distinguished Delegation Award, making it 33 years the program has been honored with either an Outstanding Delegation or Distinguished Delegation award, the top recognitions bestowed by the National Model United Nations Conference.

Matthew Markin was honored with the Charlie Nutt Award for Promoting and Supporting International Collaboration in Academic Advising, which recognizes an individual who made has made exceptional efforts to promote international exchange and/or cooperation between academic advisors and others in similar roles.

Taking place at the university’s Center for Global Innovation, the day-long conference panel sessions included scholars from institutional and community-based organizations, as well as poster presentations and information tables for community groups and services.

With more than 240 peer-reviewed publications and mentorship of over 80 doctoral students, Viktor Wang, professor of educational leadership and technology, is widely recognized as a prolific scholar and academic leader.