
Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed the latest FBI crime statistics and the government’s use of memes, art and music to promote immigration policies.

Daisy Ocampo Diaz (history) was interviewed about “Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art,” an exhibit she co-curated, Elizabeth Castillo (management) was named a CUMU Impact Fellow by the Coalition of Urban and Metropolitan Universities, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed the latest FBI crime statistics.

Bob Miller, a faculty member in CSUSB’s public administration program, was recognized for his excellence in teaching, mentorship, and public service. Miller, a former police chief and current Yucaipa City Council member, was honored at the IE ASPA awards banquet in Riverside on July 24.

The honor was bestowed on President Tomás D. Morales for his “exceptional achievements” and his “significant contribution to the development of Caucasus University’s international standing and your distinguished service to Georgia,” Kakha Shengelia, president of Caucasus University, said.

“Project Impact: Diversifying the Teacher Workforce” takes an in-depth look at the teacher training program that locates, recruits, trains, mentors and then deploys minority male teachers to classrooms throughout the inland California area and the state.

Cal State San Bernardino is streamlining the transfer process with its CSUSB Instant Admit Days, scheduled for Aug. 12-28. Transfer students will meet with admissions counselors and evaluators to determine spring 2026 eligibility, and those who qualify will receive a guaranteed “Coyote Pass,” ensuring pre-approval or an admissions seat for the semester.

Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) and Anthony Metcalf (biology, emeritus) were mentioned in recent news coverage, and Leslie R. Amodeo and a team of researchers (psychology) and Hector Baños (mathematics) published papers in academic journals in their respective fields.

The university hosted 1,800 people during the two-day conference for educators of the San Bernardino City Unified School District in preparation for the district’s upcoming school year, which begins Aug. 4.

Starting Aug. 1, first-time freshmen and transfer students can apply for the Spring 2026 semester, which begins in January. The application deadline is Sept. 15.

Stuart Sumida (biology), as president of the Society of Vertebrate Palaeontology, speaks out against dinosaur fossils being auctioned as art pieces, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the late anti-immigration activist Glenn Spencer's influence.

Cal State San Bernardino’s Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art hosted its annual Kids Discover Egypt Workshop in July, engaging children ages 6-14 in hands-on activities that explored ancient Egyptian culture, art and archaeology.

Their initiatives are among 63 faculty-led projects selected for their potential to enable transformative teaching methods, foster groundbreaking research and address key concerns about AI adoption within the academic environment.