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Illustration of a globe topped by a mortarboard on top of books.
October 3, 2025

Three presentations are scheduled for October, highlighting the research of CSUSB faculty on topics ranging from mathematics and biology to global data-sharing partnerships.

Guillermo Escalante
October 3, 2025

Guillermo Escalante, professor of kinesiology and associate dean in the College of Natural Sciences, has co-authored a new book that considers physical well-being, nutrition and mindset as elements to improve one’s golf game.

CSUSB Letters
December 8, 2025

CSUSB is now accepting undergraduate applications for the Fall 2026 term. The Dec. 2 deadline for pre-nursing majors has passed, however, all other majors will still have until Jan. 31 to submit their applications.

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.

Palm Desert Campus photo, Faculty in the News
September 19, 2025

Diane Vines and Samantha Duffle (nursing, Palm Desert Campus) were interviewed about a grant from the Houston Family Foundation to expand the Nursing Street Medicine Program, and news media spoke with Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) about the increase in political violence in the U.S.

From left, Nicole Henley, Reneisha Wilkes, Annika Anderson and Kristi Papallier
September 18, 2025

The event will honor the hard work, dedication and professional accomplishments of CSUSB’s Black faculty and staff. Honorees will be recognized on Sept. 25 from 3-5 p.m. at the Obershaw Dining Room in the Alumni Center.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus nursing student assists client in the Coachella Valley
September 16, 2025

The CSUSB Nursing Street Medicine Program increases access to healthcare by serving the sheltered, unsheltered and other vulnerable populations in the Coachella Valley. 

At General Atomics’ Magnet Technologies Center in San Diego on Aug. 28, from left: Gerard Au, CSUSB deputy chief information officer and chief information security officer for Information Technology Services; Frank Wuerthwein, professor, UC San Diego; Khalil Dajani, chair/director, CSUSB School of Computer Science and Engineering; and Raffi Nazikian, senior director, General Atomics, Magnetic Fusion Energy.
September 11, 2025

CSUSB officials joined General Atomics and the U.S. Department of Energy recently to celebrate a fusion energy milestone, emphasizing how academic-industry collaboration is creating internships, research opportunities and career pathways for students.

The Fall Open House and Donuts with the Dean event, scheduled for Sept. 11, was designed to support students on their educational and professional journeys at CSUSB. Donuts will be provided in the morning, adding a sweet start to a day focused on building community and preparing for academic success.
September 11, 2025

Open to all STEM students, the full-day event is designed to introduce attendees to the people, programs and resources that will support their academic and professional journey at CSUSB.