
“Anybody who knows Lua, it's an understatement to say that Lua is full of energy, passionate about our students, active on the Faculty Senate, and a terrific human being who values diversity and works to enhance a sense of belonging and harmony,” said Sastry Pantula, dean of the College of Natural Sciences.

The event will celebrate the next major step in the expansion of the Palm Desert Campus, aimed at enhancing the student experience and improving access to essential support services.

The new Student Access and Earnings Classification, published this month by the Carnegie Foundation and the American Council on Education, recognizes institutions that foster opportunities for student success, highlighting the value of a college degree.

Mary Jane McCoy, a graduate of CSUSB who had a long career as an educator in the Inland Empire, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters on May 17. A member of the Class of 1967, the university’s first graduating class, she served as an elementary school teacher and a principal in San Bernardino.

Paul Granillo, a CSUSB alumnus and president and CEO of the Inland Empire Economic Partnership, will be honored at the May 17 Spring Commencement with a CSU Trustee-Nominated Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters.

The collaboration with U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division will strengthen the Inland Empire’s innovation ecosystem through internships, joint research and support for startup growth.

Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies Jennifer Alford was named the winner of Cal State San Bernardino’s 2024-25 Golden Apple Award for her exceptional and vast teaching record. This is the second year in a row that a professor in the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences has achieved this prestigious honor.

CCGI, in partnership with CSUSB’s Division of Strategic Enrollment Management and Marketing Communications, led interactive sessions throughout the day during which participants learned how to maximize CCGI’s capabilities to support college and career readiness efforts in schools across the region.

The International Association of Campus Law Enforcement Administrators accreditation signifies an agency’s ongoing commitment to excellence and state-of-the-art performance in every aspect of its operations.

CSUSB three-time alumna Michelle Smith will assume the role of superintendent of Hesperia Unified School District on July 1.

The Paw Print Awards will celebrate alumni from the university's five colleges for their exemplary accomplishments that embody the spirit of their academic college and discipline. The alumni will be honored at the annual Hall of Fame celebration, set for April 25 at the Alumni Center.

A formal signing ceremony for the Coyotes on the Horizon partnership, designed to create seamless transfer pathways for Inland Empire students, is set for 10 a.m. April 17 at Crafton Hills College.