Henry “HEN GEE” Garcia, an American rapper, producer and cultural advocate, will be the featured morning speaker, and Willie Garcia, better known as “Little Willie G” and the “Godfather of Brown-Eyed Soul,” will present the afternoon keynote address.
After an injury cut short his dream to be a Major League Baseball player, Gordon Amerson found fulfillment in a career in education. CSUSB, he says, “was foundational to my success.”
The fellowship is designed to amplify the voices of Latino professionals in shaping national higher education policy, recognizing leaders working at institutions committed to Latino student success.
Jennifer Negrete Magnant has earned a 2025-26 California State University Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement. She is the recipient of the John and Beverly Stauffer Foundation Scholarship.
An article on fossils sold to private collections cowritten Stuart Sumida (biology) was translated for the Brazilian edition of The Conversation. Published were research studies by Sishi Wu (criminal justice), Yasemin Dildar (economics), Fabian Borges (political science), Yui Li (accounting and finance), Jing Zhang (management), Miranda McIntyre (psychology), Gölge Seferoğlu (education) and Montgomey Van Wart (public administration).
"Singer José Feliciano and artist Ignacio Gómez are more than honorees; they are cultural trailblazers and mentors whose artistry, advocacy, and unwavering commitment have empowered generations,” said Enrique Murillo, Jr., LEAD executive director.
“Project Impact: Diversifying the Teacher Workforce” takes an in-depth look at the teacher training program that locates, recruits, trains, mentors and then deploys minority male teachers to classrooms throughout the inland California area and the state.
First-time freshmen and transfer students can apply for the Spring 2026 semester, which begins in January. The application deadline is Sept. 15.
Early-bird registration is now open for "Telling Our Stories – Our Way, Our Voice: Latino Representation in the Arts, Media and Education,” set for Oct. 3 at Cal State San Bernardino’s Santos Manuel Student Union South. Registration is free.