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Alberto Rendon
November 5, 2025

Returning to Cal State San Bernardino seven years after earning his bachelor’s degree, alumnus Alberto Rendon found new purpose in blending creativity and research — combining Pokémon and Dungeons & Dragons for his master’s thesis. His journey proves that at CSUSB, it’s never too late to redefine your path.

One of the pieces from “Adaptive Compulsion,” Amanda Santos’ mixed media installation.
November 3, 2025

MFA student Amanda Santos’ exhibition will be on display at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art’s Dutton Family Gallery from Nov. 13-20. The mixed media installation, exploring the link between the microscopic world and anxiety, will include a public reception and Artist Talk on Nov. 13.

Learning to Resist will be moderated by Jordan Fullam, professor of education and chair of the Faculty Senate. The conversation will include Ahlam Muhtaseb, professor of communication and media studies and representative on the CFA Council for Racial and Social Justice; Jocelyn Paz, student leader and activist and vice chair of the Santos Manuel Student Union; and Wil Greer, director of Equity & Targeted Student Achievement for the San Bernardino City Unified School District.
October 30, 2025

Learning to Resist is a thought-provoking campus event examining the state of public education and emerging forms of student-led advocacy. It will take place Thursday, Nov. 13, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. in the Santos Manuel Student Union South Theater.  

Emily Smith-Sangster among the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art’s collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts.
October 20, 2025

Emily Smith-Sangster, the W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence, will present “Community, Memory, and Adaptation after Strife: Examining a South Abydos Population in the Early New Kingdom,” on Oct. 30 at the university's Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences, Faculty in the News
October 17, 2025

Meredith Conroy (political science), Raisa Alvarado (communication and media) and Stuart Sumida (biology) were mentioned in recent news coverage, and Sishi Wu and Zachary A. Powell (criminal justice), Yolonda Youngs (geography and environmental studies), Nicolas Brunet (psychology), and Jamal Appiah-Kubi and Priyanjali Chakraborty (social work) recently had their research published.

The Black Faculty Promotion and Awards Celebration brought together CSUSB students, faculty, staff and community members to celebrate the honorees’ accomplishments and the vital role Black educators and professionals play in advancing excellence, representation and student success.
October 10, 2025

CSUSB’s Office of Black Student Success hosted the second annual Black Faculty Promotion and Awards Celebration, recognizing the professional achievements, leadership and lasting impact of Black faculty and staff across the university. 

High school students from across San Bernardino County were able to participate in a variety of technical workshops, such as scenic art and costume design, during CSUSB’s inaugural Technical Theatre Symposium.
October 8, 2025

The symposium welcomed nearly 100 high school students for hands-on workshops, career panels and creative collaborations that highlighted behind-the-scenes careers in theatre and film.

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. 

CSUSB Letters
October 2, 2025

CSUSB is now accepting undergraduate applications for the Fall 2026 term, with a Dec. 2 deadline for pre-nursing majors and a Jan. 31 deadline for all other majors.