Marlena Brown, a first-generation college student, is earning her bachelor’s degree in communication studies while working full-time at CSUSB and raising her young son. A passionate mentor and aspiring professor, she’s using her own journey to uplift others — through research, storytelling and her community-based initiative, Mentoring with Marley.
Stuart Sumida (biology) spoke at the Dec. 2 Day of Remembrance ceremony, Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the latest Los Angeles County hate crime report, and Sarah Dunn (kinesiology) collaborated on a study that explored how neuroimaging biomarkers relate to cognitive recovery in traumatic brain injury patients.
CSUSB delegations from the San Bernardino and Palm Desert campuses joined 26 universities and colleges representing five continents for a week of experiential learning, cultural exchange and global policy simulation. CSUSB was honored with a Distinguished Delegation Award at the closing ceremony.
Kurt Manio, director of CSUSB’s First Star Academy and associate director of Cal-SOAP, was recognized with the First Star Brilliance Award for his exceptional leadership, commitment and impact at the First Star 25th Anniversary Celebration — an inspiring evening of storytelling, recognition and reflection on a legacy of service to youth in foster care.
Families, friends, former coworkers and members of the campus community gathered for the university's annual Day of Remembrance, hosted by CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences, honoring the 14 victims of the 2015 mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino — five of whom were CSUSB alumni.
The ceremony marked the completion of the building’s structural frame and brought the campus one step closer to opening its first state-funded building and first new facility in 16 years.
Cal State San Bernardino hosted law enforcement leader and changemaker Ryan Tillman for an inspiring keynote on his “Happy Eyes” philosophy, where he encouraged students, faculty and staff to lead with love, empathy and respect through stories drawn from his personal and professional life.
Cal State San Bernardino’s Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSEI) program has been ranked No. 7 in the West and No. 36 globally by The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine in their 2026 graduate entrepreneurship program rankings. This marks the program’s fifth consecutive year in the top 50, rising from No. 38 in last year's rankings.
Cal State San Bernardino has been recognized as a 2025 Top Veteran-Friendly School by U.S. Veterans Magazine, underscoring the university’s commitment to empowering military-affiliated students with the tools, support and opportunities they need to succeed at CSUSB and beyond.
The ceremonies will take place at the university’s Coussoulis Arena on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13.
The Coyote Comedy Fest is back for its 12th year on Friday, Dec. 5, at 5:30 p.m., offering dinner, live entertainment and a lively show hosted by comedian Ralph Figueroa. The long-running campus tradition invites students, staff, faculty and community members to relax and recharge before finals week.
Marc Fudge, professor of public administration, co-authored “Improving Equity through Fiscal Policy: Dashed Dreams” with author Marc Holzer.