Carson Fajardo, twice elected president of the university’s Associated Students Inc. and now a student in the Master of Public Administration program, will serve a two-year term as one of the board’s two student trustees.
High school students from across the Inland Empire participated in two immersive, residential programs at Cal State San Bernardino focused on innovation, leadership and technology. The UpStarters Discovery Camp and WITH (Workforce Innovation Technology Hubs) Cyber Camp brought learning to life through hands-on workshops, dynamic evening events and a deep dive into college life.
All 23 California State University campuses were rated four stars or higher in Money.com’s 2025 list of the Best Colleges in America, with 15 campuses landing in the top 10 percent of colleges nationwide. Among them, CSUSB emerged as a five-star standout — one of only nine CSU campuses to receive Money’s highest distinction.
CSUSB professor Oraib Mango partnered with Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School to present the fourth annual smARTshow — an exhibition of conceptual artwork by fourth and fifth graders.
The College Futures Foundation’s Four-Year California Mobility Index, along with national recognition by The Wall Street Journal and U.S. News & World Report, point to Cal State San Bernardino’s effort to help its students forge a pathway to a better life, preparing them for careers that will move them up the social and economic ladder.
Developed by Brianna Deadman and Juan Silva, the College-to-Community Mentorship Program will connect CSUSB students with underserved middle and high school students in the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley, aiming to increase college access through peer mentorship. It will be piloted by the CSUSB Honors College.
Elizabeth Castillo of Cal State San Bernardino and Roslyn Roberts of Sacramento State have been named 2025 CUMU Impact Fellows for their research on improving how universities report community impact. Their work will explore global models of integrated impact reporting, aiming to help institutions better connect reported outcomes to local needs and decision-making.
Two-time alumna Crystal Wymer-Lucero, director of Alumni Relations, has been selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities’ 2025 Emerging Leaders Program. She joins a national cohort of standout academic and administrative professionals shaping the future of higher education leadership.
The inaugural CyberPatriot Cyber Camp, which took place at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, was an interactive five-day event aimed at empowering local high school students with vital cybersecurity skills and igniting a passion for STEM careers.
Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about domestic security in the aftermath the U.S. bombing nuclear facilities in Iran, and Stacey Fraser (music) recently performed with the Brightwork Ensemble in Los Angeles.
The discussion, led by Tomás Gomez-Arias, dean of the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, and Stella Qiu, chair of the Department of Management, will explore the truths and misconceptions surrounding trade and tariffs.
The cyber camp, taught by CSUSB students and alumni, brought 30 high school juniors and seniors to campus for a four-day immersive experience in cybersecurity, featuring hands-on training, mentorship from industry professionals, and a taste of college life.