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Art sculpture, Faculty in the News
September 12, 2025

Johanna Smith (theatre arts), Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication and media), Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) and Mahmood Nikbakhtzadeh (health science and human ecology) were mentioned in recent articles, James Fenelon (sociology) published a book review, and Michelle Russen (hospitality management/marketing), and Rachel Kanter (a graduate student in psychology) with Christina Hassija (professor of psychology and dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Science) published their research.

Graphic illustrating AI and related items on a projected computer monitor
July 23, 2025

Their initiatives are among 63 faculty-led projects selected for their potential to enable transformative teaching methods, foster groundbreaking research and address key concerns about AI adoption within the academic environment.

PDC hospitality management students attend the National Restaurant Association Show in Chicago
June 2, 2025

Students had the opportunity to interact with vendors and business operators from across the country and internationally. 

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus students and faculty in Italy
April 15, 2025

The immersive program, which took place during their spring break in April, was designed to provide students with firsthand exposure to the vibrant hospitality industry of Italy and offered participants hands-on learning and professional development opportunities.

Palm Desert Campus, Faculty in the News
April 3, 2025

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.

Coussoulis Arena, Faculty in the News
February 18, 2025

Michelle Russen (hospitality management/marketing) worked with a team to publish a study on masculine and feminine leadership traits in hospitality managers, and Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) was interviewed for the radio program “Southern California Business Report.”

PDC students
November 19, 2024

Students from various disciplines presented their creative activities, scholarly works and research to faculty jurors who rated their posters.

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus hospitality management students
September 6, 2024

The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation is committed to economic mobility for residents of the Coachella Valley.

From left, David Pacheco, Cristian Cabrera, Shannon Gilbert, Sofia Torres-Crespo, Baldomero Felix and Joseph Tormey.
May 29, 2024

Four recent alumni — David Pacheco, Baldomero Felix, Cristian Cabrera and Sofia Torres-Crespo — have found their calling at The Ritz-Carlton Rancho Mirage, bringing with them a blend of education, passion and the drive to excel.