He was one of 10 community leaders recognized with lifetime achievement honors at Black Culture Foundation’s 32nd annual Black Rose Awards ceremony, highlighting his contributions to San Bernardino and dedication to empowering students and families. Hardy’s remarkable journey reflects his passion for education and creating meaningful change.
The Intersectional Feminist Alliance is collecting donations now through March 31 for San Bernardino-based Option House, a 24-hour crisis intervention shelter supporting local survivors of domestic abuse. Donations can be dropped off in UH-018.
The San Bernardino City Unified School District’s third annual Natural Hair Day, held at CSUSB’s Santos Manuel Student Union North, celebrated the rich history and cultural significance of natural hairstyles worn by African American women.
Members of the CSUSB campus community hand-delivered 100 long-stem roses and cards to senior citizens at the facility on Valentine’s Day, fostering community connections and brightening their day.
CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, in collaboration with University Police Department and the Student Health Center, recently concluded the Annual Toy Drive, bringing in $7,000-$8,000 worth of toys – enough to fill a classroom. The toys were delivered to local nonprofit, Partners Against Violence.
“I’m grateful that I was able to attend CSUSB,” said Brenda Angel ’18, artist and alumna of CSUSB’s College of Arts and Letters. “Now I’m able to continue a career in art because of the education I received.”
The play "Mariposa / Butterfly," performed by CSUSB’s Department of Theatre Arts on Oct. 10 for the university's Children's Center, uses vibrant storytelling to teach children the importance of connection beyond language and borders. Directed by Johanna Smith, the production will be touring local elementary schools this fall and inspiring young audiences, continuing a legacy of children’s theater that began at CSUSB in 1965.
As a College Corps fellow, PDC student Juliana Garcia volunteers at Big Brothers and Big Sisters of the Desert while earning a financial benefit to help pay for her college education.
CSUSB was the only California State University to receive the 2024 Carnegie Community Engagement Classification from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. The elective designation highlights Cal State San Bernardino’s commitment to community engagement, and it is the second time CSUSB has renewed its classification.