Jerry Tello is the 2026 Padrino de Honor, and Josefina E. Canchola is the 2026 Madrina de Honor for LEAD Summit XV, scheduled for Oct. 16 at CSUSB. The free conference will bring educators, students, researchers, community leaders and advocates together to discuss Latino education, educational leadership and social justice.
The federal award announced by U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar will help more than 860 Inland Empire residents pursue college education, training and career goals each year.
Martinez has led the Palm Desert Campus since August 2023, becoming the first Latina to lead the campus in its 40-year history.
The Association of Latino Faculty, Staff & Students’ ¡Bienvenida! Welcome Celebration on Sept. 15 kicked off a month of cultural programming and related events at CSUSB. Hispanic Heritage Month explores Hispanic and Latinx culture while examining educational issues facing Latinx communities from a range of perspectives.
The one-time Pregnant and Parenting Students Initiative microgrants recognize efforts across the CSU system to address the unique needs of student parents as they navigate higher education while balancing caregiving responsibilities, employment and financial challenges.
University of Chicago sociologist Julian Go will discuss the colonial roots and racial dynamics of police militarization at the next Conversations on Race and Policing program. The program is free and open to the public and will take place Zoom.
U.S. Army veteran and first-generation college graduate Ralph Figueroa found the support, connections and education he needed at CSUSB to continue his life of service by creating opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging for fellow veterans.
U.S. Army veteran and first-generation college graduate Ralph Figueroa found the support, connections and education he needed at CSUSB to continue his life of service by creating opportunities and fostering a sense of belonging for fellow veterans.

Elizarraraz hopes to use her experience in hospitality management and marketing to serve her community and create opportunities for others.
Amira Shalabi found belonging and her voice at CSUSB. Now, as the first Arab American president of Associated Students Incorporated, she’s using both to advocate for students and help fellow Coyotes recognize their potential.
The San Manuel Pow Wow, billed as one of the largest in Southern California, is a three-day celebration free to the public, featuring traditional bird singers and dancers, drum singing groups and vending from artisans representing Indian tribal nations from across North America and Canada.
Six students and their faculty mentor, Nabeel Alzahrani, examined how large language models and autonomous agents could help security operations centers address emerging cyber threats.