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James R. Watson and Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education

Illustration of a mortar board and books symbolizing academics.
January 23, 2026

The International Journal of AI in Pedagogy, Innovation, and Learning Futures is designed as a peer-reviewed forum for research on how artificial intelligence is influencing teaching, learning and institutional decision-making. Its focus is on how institutions can build trust in learning outcomes, academic evaluation and long-term degree credibility.

Students make their way down Coyote Walk.
January 15, 2026

CSUSB continues to accept 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.

The Paw Print Award honorees are, from left, Sapira Cheuk, Michael Bracken, Miki R. Inbody, Adam Huttenlocker and Laurena Bolden.
January 12, 2026

The Paw Print Award honorees – Sapira Cheuk, Michael Bracken, Miki R. Inbody, Adam Huttenlocker and Laurena Bolden – will be honored by the university at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame Awards on April 10 at the Alumni Center.

Viktor Wang
December 18, 2025

Two new volumes edited by Viktor Wang, professor of educational leadership and technology, explore how artificial intelligence may influence court processes, legal training and ethical standards across global legal systems and institutions.

Graduates were all smiles at CSUSB’s fall commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 12-13 at Coussoulis Arena.
December 16, 2025

CSUSB celebrated the achievements of 1,570 graduates during the fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 12-13, filling the Coussoulis Arena with cheers and Coyote pride. 

Juan Carlos Luna (front), is awarded his doctorate degree from Enrique Murillo Jr. director of Doctorate in Educational Leadership program in the James R. Watson & Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education, during the May 2025 Commencement exercises.
December 12, 2025

The Doctorate in Educational Leadership program, housed in the Watson College of Education, posted a 333% rise in on-time completion after a multi-year redesign emphasizing equity, academic support and strengthened advising, marking the program’s strongest improvement.

From left: Diana Z. Rodriguez (Distinguished Alumni Award), Miranda Lee (Emerging Leader Award) and Natalia Hale (Coyote Spirit Award) are among the eight who will be honored at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame event in the spring.
December 11, 2025

Three university-wide awards — Distinguished Alumnus, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit — will be presented, as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges. 

Commencement ceremonies for Class of 2025 will take place on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13.
December 10, 2025

The ceremonies will take place at the university’s Coussoulis Arena on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13. The livestream of each ceremony will be available on the Commencement webpage.

The hanging banner in the atrium of the Watson College of Education.
November 5, 2025

The theme of this year’s summit is “Education in the Balance: Advancing Equity and Social Justice in Today’s America.” Registration, which is free, may be done online.