Included in recent news coverage were Mike Stull (entrepreneurship), Timothy Pytell (history), Meredith Conroy (political science), Jose Navarrete-Cruz (accounting and finance) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus). Also, the following faculty have had their research published: Cary Barber (history), Jacob Jones (psychology), Zachary Powell (criminal justice), Eric Vogelsang (sociology) and Keting Chen and Kevin Rosales (child, adolescent and family studies).
The 2026 New Faculty Orientation provided faculty the opportunity to learn about university resources, meet campus leaders and prepare for the start of the academic year.
The Palm Desert Campus chapter is one of only four Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellows Program chapters in the U.S.
Led by CSUSB’s Office of Pre-College Programs, the four-week dual enrollment program provided 189 high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while experiencing college life. During the program, students received academic support, mentorship, and college and career preparation.
Incoming first-year and transfer students got an early start on their college journey at Coyote Launchpad, an event that is part of the university’s Coyote Jumpstart program. They met faculty and fellow students, explored high-impact learning opportunities and became more familiar with campus before the fall semester begins.
Liliana Conlisk Gallegos, artist and professor of communication and media, will exhibit her internationally recognized new media artwork at Mexico City’s renowned Centro Nacional de las Artes (CENART) from Aug. 27-Sept. 15. She will also give an invited artist talk exploring expanded animation, technology and transborder approaches to art and representation.
Meredith Conroy (political science) was part of a team that analyzed the latest trends in upcoming congressional and gubernatorial elections, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus), commented on the extended deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. Publishing their research recently were Mark Agars and Gino Howard (psychology), Fabián A. Borges (political science), Teresa Velásquez (anthropology), Daniel MacDonald and Yasmin Dildar (economics), and Anahid Modrek (psychology).
Mike Stull, professor and director of CSUSB’s Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, was honored for his commitment to education, leadership and service to the Inland Empire.
The award-winning radio program and podcast begins a new season with PRX distribution, which means “Education Insight” will be heard on additional stations across the nation.
Coyote Days on Aug. 25-26 and the Coyote Experience Kickoff on Aug. 27 will welcome students back to CSUSB with free food, games, campus resources and opportunities to connect during the first week of the fall semester. The events mark the start of the Coyote Experience initiative, helping students build community and discover the support available at CSUSB throughout their college journey.
Inland Empire high school students explored entrepreneurship and cybersecurity this summer through two immersive programs at Cal State San Bernardino. The WITH (Workforce Innovation Technology Hubs) Cyber Camp and UpStarters Discovery Camp gave students the opportunity to experience college life while developing technical and leadership skills.
Herb Brunkhorst taught biology at CSUSB for 24 years. A nationally and internationally recognized leader in STEM education, Brunkhorst was revered as a “patient and kind mentor with STEM faculty throughout the CSU campuses” and a “model of dedication, passion, and humanity.”