Marina Kamel, communications and events specialist for CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, has built a career grounded in creativity, resilience and community. A proud Egyptian-American and two-time CSUSB alumna, she continues to inspire through her dedication to student success and lifelong learning.
"Every year, we celebrate women by organizing the ShEconomy event, focusing exclusively on topics relevant to their empowerment and professional growth," said Francisca Beer, associate dean and director of the Office of Academic Equity at Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration. This year, the Oct. 24 event was held at Santos Manuel Student Union South and on Zoom.
Jose Navarrete-Cruz and Francisca Beer (finance and accounting) were interviewed for separate articles on topics related to personal finance, such as credit cards and how biases influence purchasing decisions, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed what drives antisemitism.
The Office of Academic Equity at CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration has been awarded the 2024 Inspiring Programs in Business Award from “Insight Into Diversity” magazine. This recognition is given to institutions that actively support and guide underrepresented students towards careers in business.
Francisca Beer, professor of accounting and finance and associate dean and director of the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration Office of Academic Equity, highlights the benefits of diversity and inclusion at CSUSB.
Francisca Beer (accounting and finance), Stuart Sumida (biology), Vipin Gupta and Karen Castillo (management) and David Ready (public administration, adjunct) were quoted by reporters in recent news coverage.
Nerea Marteache (criminal justice), Francisca Beer (accounting and finance), Nicholas Bratcher (music), Tony Coulson and Vincent Nestler (information and decision sciences), and Bryan Castillo (lecturer, geological sciences) were mentioned in recent news coverage.
The award recognizes the work of faculty members and community partners in developing opportunities for students and faculty to engage in and learn from the community.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed the need for increase security around synagogues in light of a hostage incident in Texas on Jan. 15, and Francisca Beer (accounting and finance) was interviewed about low-interest credit cards and how consumers can obtain them.