The inaugural Defining the Future Conference brought together leaders from industry, government and higher education to examine how emerging technologies are transforming the workforce and expanding opportunity for students. At the same time, CSUSB students showcased their own research, engaged with new technologies, and connected directly with industry professionals.
The university honored the eight graduates of CSUSB at the annual campus-wide Alumni Hall of Fame on April 10 to recognize them for their leadership, professional achievements and community service.
The award signifies excellence as a frontline instructor along with contributions to the professor’s discipline through scholarship and research, and also service to the campus and larger community.
The alumni will be honored during a dinner and awards ceremony on Friday, April 10, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Obershaw Dining Room. Presented will be three university-wide awards – Distinguished Alumnus, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit – as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.
The award recognizes the work of Jessica Nerren, a lecturer in the Department of Communication and Media, in and out of the classroom, and her advocacy for all students, especially the neurodiverse, to ensure they have the opportunity and resources to succeed at CSUSB.
Higher education leaders from across Southern California gathered at CSUSB for the ACE Women’s Network Lunch & Learn on Friday, March 20. Hosted in partnership with CSUSB’s GLOW, the event brought together professionals from 23 colleges and universities — spanning community colleges, CSU campuses, private institutions and UC campuses — for an afternoon centered on the theme, “Leading on Our Own Terms.”
Cal State San Bernardino will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to distinguished alumna Yolanda T. Moses during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. Moses is being honored for her decades of scholarship, leadership and advocacy for equity in education, as well as her enduring support of her alma mater.
Cal State San Bernardino will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to alumnus William M. Stevenson during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. A longtime banking professional, educator and supporter of the university, Stevenson is being recognized for his decades of service to the business community and his lasting contributions to CSUSB and the region.
The university formally opened its new Performing Arts Center during a ribbon-cutting celebration on March 4 attended by more than 400 students, faculty, staff and university guests.
A premier event during Cal State San Bernardino’s Black History Month celebration, the 13th annual Pioneer Breakfast brought together 400 attendees on Feb. 27 to honor campus and community leaders while awarding 11 scholarships to 15 CSUSB students.
The Adina Lei Savin and W. Benson Harer Visiting Scholar in Egyptology is made possible through the generous funding of Savin and Harer. The gift to the endowed visiting professorship supports the position for two years and ensures that CSUSB continues to serve as a vibrant center for the study of Ancient Egypt in the Inland Empire.
Combined with the mentorship he received, Sedrick Spencer said earning his degrees from CSUSB prepared him to navigate high-stakes professional environments. “It has allowed me to have a voice in the room,” he said.