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Jerry Tello (third from the right), an award-winning author, storyteller and clinical psychologist, speaks during the Tomás Rivera Featured Panel, “La Palabra as Power: Spoken Word, Música, Poetry, Literature, and the Politics of Voice,” at the summit on Oct. 3 at Cal State San Bernardino.
October 7, 2025

“Representation matters deeply, especially in education and media, where visibility impacts self-worth, ambition and societal perception,” said Enrique Murillo Jr., executive director of Latino Education & Advocacy Days (LEAD). "If we don't tell our own stories, others will. … And they may not get it right. Chances are they won’t get it right.”

Raisa Alvarado
October 7, 2025

Raisa Alvarado, assistant professor of communication and media, has been honored with two 2025 National Communication Association awards recognizing her excellence in teaching and social justice advocacy. 

LEAD Summit XIV graphic
September 29, 2025

The summit theme and program highlights the urgency and impact of authentic Latino representation. Free and open to the public, LEAD Summit XIV will take place from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Oct. 3 at the Santos Manuel Student Union South Events Center at CSUSB.

John M. Pfau Library, Faculty in the News
September 26, 2025

Michelle Lorimer and Michael Karp (history), Mike Stull (entrepreneurship), Enrique Murillo Jr. (education), Kevin Grisham (global studies) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were mentioned in recent news coverage.

Henry “HEN GEE” Garcia, an American rapper, producer and cultural advocate, and Willie Garcia, better known as “Little Willie G” and the “Godfather of Brown-Eyed Soul,” will be the keynote speakers for this year’s LEAD Summit XIV.
September 15, 2025

Henry “HEN GEE” Garcia, an American rapper, producer and cultural advocate, will be the featured morning speaker, and Willie Garcia, better known as “Little Willie G” and the “Godfather of Brown-Eyed Soul,” will present the afternoon keynote address. 

Gordon Amerson
September 12, 2025

After an injury cut short his dream to be a Major League Baseball player, Gordon Amerson found fulfillment in a career in education. CSUSB, he says, “was foundational to my success.”

Center for Global Innovation
August 29, 2025

An article on fossils sold to private collections cowritten Stuart Sumida (biology) was translated for the Brazilian edition of The Conversation. Published were research studies by Sishi Wu (criminal justice), Yasemin Dildar (economics), Fabian Borges (political science), Yui Li (accounting and finance), Jing Zhang (management), Miranda McIntyre (psychology), Gölge Seferoğlu (education) and Montgomey Van Wart (public administration).

Singer José Feliciano (left) and artist Ignacio Gómez are the Padrinos de Honor for LEAD Summit XIV.
August 25, 2025

"Singer José Feliciano and artist Ignacio Gómez are more than honorees; they are cultural trailblazers and mentors whose artistry, advocacy, and unwavering commitment have empowered generations,” said Enrique Murillo, Jr., LEAD executive director.

San Bernardino Mayor Helen Tran (center) met with teachers from the San Bernardino City Unified School District during its annual Teachers Conference, which took place at Cal State San Bernardino.
July 30, 2025

The university hosted 1,800 people during the two-day conference for educators of the San Bernardino City Unified School District in preparation for the district’s upcoming school year, which begins Aug. 4.