The free Oct. 16 conference at Cal State San Bernardino will feature speakers, panel discussions and cultural programming focused on Latino education, educational leadership, student success and community advocacy. This year’s theme: "15ñera for Justice: Divina Juventud: From Innocence to Resistance."
Carmen Beck (education) has been named the Association of California School Administrators' 2026 Professor of Education of the Year; Cari Goetz (psychology) discussed why dating apps make relationship commitments harder; and Stuart Sumida (biology) was interviewed about the private sales of dinosaur fossils and how that impacts scientific research.
S. Terri Gomez has been appointed to serve as president of CSUSB by the California State University Board of Trustees. A lifelong resident of the Inland Empire, Gomez is currently the provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona, and she is a first-generation college graduate who began her higher education journey at San Bernardino Valley College.
Hosted by CSUSB's Inland Empire Women's Business Center and Coachella Valley Women's Business Center, the Aug. 21 conference will connect entrepreneurs with funding opportunities, expert guidance and regional business partners.
Incoming first-year and transfer students will spend the day on Thursday, Aug. 13 connecting with faculty, exploring hands-on learning opportunities, finding their classes and meeting fellow Coyotes before the fall semester begins.
Washington Commanders quarterback and Cajon High graduate Jayden Daniels welcomed about 2,000 attendees to his foundation's Community Day at Cal State San Bernardino, distributing 500 backpacks filled with school supplies.
Meredith Conroy (political science) discussed gender politics on the “Right Now with Perry Bacon” podcast; David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed about the latest developments the U.S.-Iran conflict; and Stuart Sumida (biology) was interviewed about the private sales of dinosaur fossils, a move by the Trump administration to shrink two national monuments in Utah, and his work as an anatomy consultant to movie studios and game designers.
The two July 30 events will help incoming students and their families prepare for the fall semester with on-campus employment opportunities, interactive workshops, campus resources and family-friendly activities.
The six-campus partnership will connect more than 250,000 California State University students in Southern California with expanded alumni networks, employer connections and career opportunities through a new regional recruitment model.
Katy Rodriguez Wimberly (physics and astronomy) discussed the impact the Cal-Bridge program on its students; Francisca Beer (finance) was interviewed about zero-based budgeting; Stuart Sumida (biology) was a guest speaker at Mundos Digitales, the International Congress of Animation, Visual Effects, and New Media, in A Coruña, Spain; and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed for an article on why public displays of racism feel more commonplace.
Lady Caterine Guillen received the 2026 Outstanding Spanish Bilingual Authorization Student Award for her commitment to bilingual education and serving multilingual learners.
A visit to the I-10 Express Lanes and Caltrans' Transportation Management Center gave CSUSB faculty and students firsthand insight into the technologies driving modern transportation while opening the door to future research opportunities.