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.”
Stephen Lehigh, a CSUSB English lecturer, taught literature, digital humanities and social justice courses while advancing cross-campus online education throughout the California State University system. He passed away recently in an accident while camping on the East Coast.
Cal State San Bernardino's Office of Annual Giving earned two 2026 Circle of Excellence Awards for its creative Giving Tuesday campaign, Detective Cody's Case of the Missing Donation Box, earning international recognition for excellence in fundraising and digital storytelling.
Students explored campus resources, met future employers, attended workshops and celebrated the start of their CSUSB journey during an evening designed to build confidence and connection before the first day of classes.
Meredith Conroy (political science) wrote an opinion column on the collapse of Graham Platner’s campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine and Lucy Lewis (music) discussed the upcoming auditions for the San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra.
Cal State San Bernardino students are the beneficiaries of an effort by AT&T and HUMAN-I-T to provide 100 refurbished laptops, filling an important technological need. The laptops and backpacks will be made available through CSUSB’s Basic Needs & Student Support department.
Cal State San Bernardino has simplified the transfer process through its CSUSB Instant Admit Days. Transfer students have the opportunity to meet with admissions evaluators and outreach counselors to determine spring 2027 eligibility. Those who qualify receive a guaranteed “Coyote Pass,” providing pre-approval – or an admissions seat – for the semester.
The recognition places Cal State San Bernardino among just 208 business schools nationwide selected for The Princeton Review's Best Business Schools for 2027 report, highlighting the MBA program's academic excellence, student experience and career preparation.
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.
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.