
As a first-generation Latina, Marilyn Monroy, a CSUSB alumna and current graduate student, was inspired by her family to pursue higher education to help others. From overcoming imposter syndrome to mentoring fellow students, Monroy's story is a testament to resilience and the impact of community support.

This year’s theme, "The Synergy of Self-Advocacy, Confidence Building, and Personal Branding in the Digital Era," will focus on equipping attendees with the skills needed to thrive in today’s competitive online environment. The event, free and open to the public, will take place on Oct. 24 from 5:30.-8:15 p.m. at SMSU-South and via Zoom.

David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed about the growing conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, and Alex Vara (lecturer, education) is on the Nov. 5 ballot seeking reelection to his seat on the Redlands Unified School District Board of Trustees.

The Seal of Excelencia is a national certification for colleges and universities that strive to go beyond enrollment and more intentionally serve Latino students to become institutions where Latino, and all, students thrive.

California Native American Day, celebrated annually on the fourth Friday of September, is a day to honor California’s indigenous people, an opportunity to learn about Native American culture and a time for people of all cultures to reflect on and remember their traditions.

The application deadline for all majors has been extended to Dec. 16.

Sociologist Spencer Sunshine will be the next guest speaker at the next Conversations on Race and Policing, set for 1 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 2, on Zoom. Free and open to the public, Sunshine will discuss his recent book, “Neo-Nazi Terrorism and Countercultural Fascism The Origins and Afterlife of James Mason’s Siege.”

Five Cal State San Bernardino students, led by Bibiana Díaz, professor of World Languages and Literatures, visited 10 Puerto Rican colleges, attended Hispanic Educational Technology Services presentations and workshops, toured cultural landmarks, and dined with Puerto Rico Secretary of State Licenciado Omar Marrero.

The AEP Award is earned by organizations that demonstrate a commitment to procurement excellence and embrace innovation, professionalism, productivity, leadership and e-procurement.

The U.S. News & World Report 2025 Best Colleges rankings listed Cal State San Bernardino at No. 12 nationally for social mobility and No. 48 (the highest ranked California public institution) in its Best Value-National Universities category.

The National Science Foundation has awarded Cal State San Bernardino $308,000 to examine the role of environmental justice in clean energy technologies, and Elizabeth Castillo, assistant professor of management at Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, will be the principal investigator.

This year’s scholars will be honored at a special reception on Oct. 1 where they will join a distinguished group of past recipients who have gone on to make significant contributions in various fields, reinforcing the impact the Rogers Scholarship program has on the educational and professional trajectories of its recipients.