
“Dr. Bichler has excelled in the classroom, building connections with her students that last long after graduation,” said CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales of the criminal justice professor. “She is passionate about her work and shares that energy and excitement with those around her.”

Cal State San Bernardino was one of 51 higher education institutions selected to receive the Institute of International Education American Passport Project grant, which will enable 25 CSUSB students to obtain their U.S. passport and support their study abroad journeys.

Guests at the university’s “Spirit of Polynesia” gala felt transported to Polynesia, a region known for its rich and diverse culinary traditions, warm hospitality and natural beauty.

Cal State San Bernardino’s Online Learning & Education Research Program and the Institute for Academic Research hosted the conference at the Santos Manuel Student Union South April 25-26.

Matthew Habich, a lecturer in the Jack H. Brown College (JHBC) of Business and Public Administration, was also honored for his contributions to the JHBC Public Speaking Center, where he serves as the co-director, and the positive impact it has had on CSUSB students.

Andrea Hinwood, chief scientist of the United Nations Environment Program, will give a virtual talk on the changes in the global environment, connections with the environment and solutions on Thursday, May 9, at 9 a.m.

Alumnus and international student, Moe Allary, graduated in December 2023 with an MBA degree with a concentration in cyber security. He is now set to advance his academic career at Claremont Graduate University, pursuing a doctor in technology degree.

Mihaela Popescu (communication studies) and Fadi Muheidat (computer science) will discuss AI at a Redlands American Association of University Women program, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed for articles about the recent protests on college campuses stemming from the continuing Israel-Hamas war.

The third annual smARTshow, a collaboration between CSUSB and Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School, will feature the thought-provoking artwork of talented fourth-graders and be on display at the Garcia Center for the Arts in San Bernardino from May 3-9. The opening reception will take place on Friday, May 3, from 5-7 p.m. and is free and open to the public.

Commute time on the main thoroughfare to and from campus will be affected during construction, which is expected to begin in October and last for about a year.

The groundbreaking ceremony on April 26 marked the formal start to remodel the building formerly known as the Yasuda Center into a state-of-the-art facility for the forthcoming Master of Science in Physician Assistant (MSPA) program at Cal State San Bernardino.

Three teams of business students (two undergraduate and one graduate) from CSUSB competed and won five awards at the 2024 International Collegiate Business Strategy Competition, which included nearly 30 teams from universities across the nation and Canada.