
“I’m overwhelmed and humbled,” said Manijeh Badiee, professor of psychology. “This is the one award that means so much to me. I love teaching. I love our students. They’re why I do what I do.”

The university will celebrate the Spring Commencement exercises May 17-18 at Toyota Arena in Ontario.

Angela Peñaredondo (English) was a panelist for a West Hollywood program celebrating Asian Pacific American Heritage Month, Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed on topics related to campus protests stemming from the Israel-Hamas war, and Meredith Conroy (political science) participated on a 538 live blog following the Indiana primary election.

The pre-college programs at CSUSB are designed to provide participants and their families with educational and personal support services that will increase high school graduation, college enrollment and college completion.

CSUSB’s Outstanding Professional Academic Advisor Award is presented to academic advisors who have demonstrated exceptional advising qualities through their dedication and commitment to students. The first-ever recipients of this award are Arturo Gutierrez from the ASUA Academic Advising office and Paola Godinez Martinez from the Undocumented Student Success Center.

Born and raised in Mexico, Pablo Gutierrez embarked on a journey to the United States to pursue the American Dream, encountering obstacles and opportunities that have shaped his educational and professional path.

Stuart Sumida, professor of biology, shares the importance of diversity in the classroom.

Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) discussed CSUSB’s Entrepreneurial Resource Centers, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was quoted in an article about the recent protests on college campuses stemming from the continuing Israel-Hamas war.

Cal State San Bernardino recently concluded the monthlong celebrations of Arab American Heritage Month and Asian Pacific Islander Desi American Heritage Month with a special event, “Uplifting Identities and Sharing Our History,” which took place on Thursday, May 2.

Students of CSUSB’s Palm Desert Campus and Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration had the unique opportunity on Tuesday, April 16, to delve into the inner workings of Yaamava’ Resort & Casino in Highland, gaining insights into the hospitality and entertainment industry firsthand.

U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar recently visited CSUSB to formally present a ceremonial check for $963,000 that will launch the Cybersecurity Center’s Tech and Workforce Hub Project.

The Inland Empire and Coachella Valley Women’s Business Centers received a $90,000 grant from US Bank to expand their services to underrepresented communities, female entrepreneurs and small business owners.