
The Greater Riverside Chambers of Commerce’s award is being given to Brown-Hinds for her dedication in media and journalism, and she will be formally recognized at a luncheon on Thursday, May 25.

The three university-wide awards are Distinguished Alumni, Rising Star/Emerging Leader, and Coyote Spirit. The college-linked awards are called the Paw Print Awards. The deadline to submit a nomination is Sunday, May 7, at 11:59 p.m

The university’s Model United Nations program continued its tradition of excellence when it brought home Distinguished Delegation honors while representing Austria at the prestigious National Model United Nations Conference in New York City.

With nearly a 40-year career in law enforcement, San Bernardino County Sheriff and CSUSB alumnus Shannon Dicus credits his college education for not only helping to develop his leadership skills, but also a better, more well-rounded understanding of life.

News of Montgomery Van Wart (public administration) being named the 2022-23 Outstanding Professor and the work of Brian Levin (criminal justice) through the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism was included in recent news coverage, and research by Nerea Marteache (criminal justice) on the illicit removal of downed redwood trees from a state park was recently published.

The experiences of refugees who survived the devastating earthquake that struck Syria and Turkey will be shown in 360-degree immersive footage captured by the panelists at the April 18 event, which will be presented virtually.

Mary M. Heckmann, who is also a CSUSB alumna, will receive an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters at the College of Arts and Letters and the James R. Watson and Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education Commencement, scheduled for May 20.

The Celebration of Teaching, with the theme “The Future of Education Is in Your Hands,” is scheduled from 4 to 6 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, in the Center for Global Innovation at Cal State San Bernardino.

Montgomery ‘Monty’ Van Wart was recognized for his enduring excellence in teaching, research, scholarly activities and service to CSUSB’s students, the university and the community.