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CSUSB Palm Desert Campus students participate in a Work Local Industry Immersion Day at Altus Schools Coachella Valley.
October 29, 2026

Work Local Industry Immersion Days invite students to spend time on site with key employers to learn about career pathways, organizational culture, hiring processes and industry trends. By stepping beyond the classroom and into professional environments, students gain firsthand insight into the expectations, skills and experiences needed to succeed in the workforce.

A group of nine community and university leaders smile while standing outside together and holding a large, ceremonial check for $1,500,000. The check is presented by Eloise Gómez Reyes for Senate District 29 Community Investments and is made out to California State University, San Bernardino.
October 28, 2026

A $1.5 million state investment will modernize HVAC controls at CSUSB’s 1968 Biological Sciences Building, improving campus facilities for students, faculty and researchers across classrooms and laboratories.

Vincent Nestler
October 28, 2026

What does a morning commute look like when AI is part of your everyday life? For Vincent Nestler, it involves a self-driving vehicle, a team of AI assistants and a daily briefing on the future of work. Take a ride with Nestler to see how he's using technology to prepare students for a rapidly changing world.

CSUSB received a five-year, nearly $5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to establish the Science Career Success Center, expanding support for STEM and allied health students from community college transfer through careers and advanced study.
October 27, 2026

CSUSB has received a five-year, nearly $5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to establish the Science Career Success Center (SC²), building on two previous federal awards supporting STEM student success. Through the PATHWAYS initiative, students will receive coordinated advising, research opportunities, internships, and preparation for graduate and professional programs.

Event flyer graphic with an American flag background reading "The Veterans Success Center and CSUSB Libraries Present VETERANS PANEL DISCUSSION: Veteran Advocacy and Mental Health Support in the Inland Empire."
October 27, 2026

A panel discussion will explore advocacy, mental health support and outreach strategies for Inland Empire veterans and their families. The free presentation will take place beginning at 1 p.m. in the Faculty Center for Excellence, room PL-4005 in the John M. Pfau Library.

The ShEconomy panel discussion featured four accomplished panelists representing entertainment, banking and higher education, from right: Miranda Lee, a CSUSB alumna and leadership and culture programs lead at Prime Video & Amazon Studios; Kara Dutton, a CSUSB alumna and vice president and business banking relationship manager II at PNC Bank; Nefertiti Long, chief operating officer of Alta Loma Enterprises; and Anna Ni, associate dean of the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration.
October 26, 2026

Nearly 350 attendees joined CSUSB’s ninth annual ShEconomy, where four accomplished women from entertainment, banking and higher education shared insights on navigating a changing workplace. From embracing new opportunities to developing leadership skills, the panelists emphasized the importance of adaptability, communication and human connection.

University Hall, Faculty in the News
October 23, 2026

The work of poet B.H. Fairchild (English, emeritus) was the subject of a column; Katy Wimberly (physics and astronomy) gave a presentation at Crafton Hills College; Stuart Sumida (biology) spoke against private ownership of dinosaur fossils; and Timothy Ortiz (nursing) authored a study with a team of researchers that examined lung cancer risk in the Pakistani population.

The Cal State San Bernardino Symphony Orchestra opened its 2026-27 season in the new Performing Arts Center on Oct. 22.
October 23, 2026

The CSUSB Symphony Orchestra welcomed the fall season with an Oct. 22 concert in the university’s new Performing Arts Center, featuring student musicians, guest conductor Susan Barnes and soloists Edgar Melendez and Lucy Lewis.

Carmen Beckin commencement regalia, walking at the front of a line of people.
October 23, 2026

Carmen Beck, assistant professor of educational leadership and technology and assistant director of the Doctorate in Education program, will be honored at the Association of California School Administrators’ 2026 Leadership Summit for mentoring culturally responsive school leaders and advancing equity in schools. 

Project DE-STRESS students visited the Kentucky Geological Survey’s Earth Analysis Research Library (EARL) in Lexington, Ky., a major repository for core and well samples, during the program’s June laboratory session. The yearlong program provides hands-on research and professional development focused on the southern San Andreas fault, preparing students for graduate school and geology careers.
October 22, 2026

Project DE-STRESS is preparing the next generation of geologists through hands-on research into the history of the southern San Andreas fault. The year-long program, a collaboration between CSUSB and the University of Cincinnati, provides students with field experience, professional development and pathways to graduate school and careers.

Cleo Clarke
October 22, 2026

Through mentoring, guest speaking and faculty collaborations, Clarke, a former IBM executive, will help students connect classroom learning with real-world career opportunities.

Tyra Webb
October 22, 2026

Selected as one of just 50 interns from thousands of applicants nationwide, CSUSB graduate Tyra Webb gained hands-on experience in Hollywood through the Television Academy Foundation's highly competitive internship program. Faculty mentorship, career resources and hands-on experiences at CSUSB helped prepare her for this opportunity, giving her the skills and confidence to pursue a career in Hollywood.