CSUSB music professor and acclaimed soprano Stacey Fraser has received a $30,263 National Endowment for the Arts grant to commission, perform and record a new song cycle marking the nation’s 250th anniversary. The project will premiere at CSUSB and include performances, educational programming and a professional recording.
The study, led by faculty from CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences, found that well-designed online STEM courses — with clear structure and meaningful practice — support student success at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
Yunfei Hou (computer science and engineering), Zachary Powell (criminal justice) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were quoted in recent news coverage in their respective areas of expertise.
Six students from Cal State San Bernardino’s Experiential Computing and Engaged Learning Scholarships (ExCELS) program attended the 2025 S-STEM Scholars Meeting in San Diego, joining more than 1,200 scholars nationwide for workshops, research presentations, and networking opportunities in STEM.
“With this NSF grant, we will launch new academic programs in AI, establish a community-focused AI Help Desk, and expand research opportunities for all students in the Inland Empire,” said Yunfei Hou, principal investigator of the PROPEL AI program, director of CSUSB’s William and Barbara Leonard Transportation Center, and professor of computer science.
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.
Awarded to the university’s Research Institute for Public Management and Governance, the grant will be used to engage students in applied research, create pathways into green careers, and provide actionable data to help local governments and organizations meet California’s energy and equity goals.
Stewarded by Jennifer Beamer, faculty librarian for scholarly communications, the award aims to propel open scholarship by providing essential training, resources and collaborative opportunities for CSUSB researchers, students and faculty.
Thanks to a grant supplement received by CSUSB faculty as part of their National Science Foundation CREST II grant, CSUSB was able to offer a computer chip program for area high school students during the summer of 2025.