Meredith Conroy (political science) and Stuart Sumida (biology) were included in recent news media coverage. Recently publishing papers were Yasemin Dildar (economics); Guy Hepp (anthropology); Miranda McIntyre (psychology), Jesus Canelon (information and decision sciences), Hani Aldirawi and Youngsu Kim (mathematics), Ki Eun Kang (public administration); and Reveka Shteynberg (criminal justice).
CSUSB’s Office of Pre-College Programs, through Cal-SOAP and Educational Talent Search, launched its inaugural IRL: College in Real Life Road Trip, a residential experience designed to help local high school seniors explore higher education pathways and prepare for college through campus tours, workshops, admissions and financial aid guidance, and mentorship.
In her first Convocation address, university President Terri Gomez challenged CSUSB to make “choosing home” synonymous with academic excellence, student success and opportunity that contributes to the transformation of the region.
Included in recent news coverage were Mike Stull (entrepreneurship), Timothy Pytell (history), Meredith Conroy (political science), Jose Navarrete-Cruz (accounting and finance) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus). Also, the following faculty have had their research published: Cary Barber (history), Jacob Jones (psychology), Zachary Powell (criminal justice), Eric Vogelsang (sociology) and Keting Chen and Kevin Rosales (child, adolescent and family studies).
The 2026 New Faculty Orientation provided faculty the opportunity to learn about university resources, meet campus leaders and prepare for the start of the academic year.
The Palm Desert Campus chapter is one of only four Gerald R. Ford Presidential Fellows Program chapters in the U.S.
Led by CSUSB’s Office of Pre-College Programs, the four-week dual enrollment program provided 189 high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while experiencing college life. During the program, students received academic support, mentorship, and college and career preparation.
Incoming first-year and transfer students got an early start on their college journey at Coyote Launchpad, an event that is part of the university’s Coyote Jumpstart program. They met faculty and fellow students, explored high-impact learning opportunities and became more familiar with campus before the fall semester begins.
Liliana Conlisk Gallegos, artist and professor of communication and media, will exhibit her internationally recognized new media artwork at Mexico City’s renowned Centro Nacional de las Artes (CENART) from Aug. 27-Sept. 15. She will also give an invited artist talk exploring expanded animation, technology and transborder approaches to art and representation.
Meredith Conroy (political science) was part of a team that analyzed the latest trends in upcoming congressional and gubernatorial elections, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus), commented on the extended deployment of the National Guard in Washington, D.C. Publishing their research recently were Mark Agars and Gino Howard (psychology), Fabián A. Borges (political science), Teresa Velásquez (anthropology), Daniel MacDonald and Yasemin Dildar (economics), and Anahid Modrek (psychology).
Mike Stull, professor and director of CSUSB’s Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship & Innovation, was honored for his commitment to education, leadership and service to the Inland Empire.
The award-winning radio program and podcast begins a new season with PRX distribution, which means “Education Insight” will be heard on additional stations across the nation.