
CSUSB will host the inaugural California Semiconductor Workforce Innovation for Tomorrow Symposium (CalSWIFT ’25) on April 11. The event will bring together students, faculty and industry professionals to discuss the research, innovation and workforce development within the semiconductor and emerging technology sectors.

Stacey Fraser (music), Justin Schneider (nursing), Joe Tormey (hospitality management), Kelly Campbell (psychology), and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were mentioned in recent news coverage.

CSUSB’s annual Research Week will celebrate the research and scholarly accomplishments of faculty and students across all disciplines. A highlight of the week is the 14th annual Meeting of the Minds Student Research Symposium, showcasing more than 250 oral and poster presentations, as well as art exhibits.

Three university-wide awards — Distinguished Alumnus, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit — will be presented at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame Awards ceremony on April 25 at the Alumni Center.

CSUSB’s hybrid online Master of Public Health (MPH) program has been recognized as one of the best in the nation, earning a spot on The Princeton Review’s 2025 list, which highlights the top programs that offer flexibility for part-time students, affordability and access to cutting-edge technologies.

The Standup for Science event on March 7 highlighted the critical role of the field and the impact of science funding on research, student success and social mobility. Attendees made eye-catching posters that emphasized why science matters, detailing how funding supports discoveries, fosters student achievement and drives innovation across various fields.

Kerry Cato, professor of geological sciences, was awarded the prestigious Floyd T. Johnston Service Award from the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG), which is recognized as an international leader in the field.

Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) was interview for an article on media bias, and Stuart Sumida (biology) will be one of the guest speakers at the DVRS Games Festival in England next month.

Over 145 CSUSB students have completed the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) Bridges to Stem Cell Research Scholars Internship Program, which has propelled them into careers in research, Ph.D. programs, and acceptance into medical, dental and pharmacy schools.