The second Tamal Award and Scholarship Recognition is set for 11:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 20, at the Santos Manuel Student Union South Event Center. Tickets are $30 per person, with proceeds going towards scholarships.
Cal State San Bernardino will host its annual university-wide Giving Tuesday campaign on Dec. 2, joining the global movement of generosity that inspires giving and goodwill each holiday season. The campaign supports student scholarships, essential resources and impactful programs that help CSUSB students succeed.
Highlights of the event, hosted by the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, were the donor address from Debbie Brown, wife of the late Jack H. Brown, philanthropist and founder of Stater Bros. Markets, and the heartfelt address by scholarship recipient Jennifer Cornejo. “Scholarships are so much more than financial gifts,” Cornejo said. “They represent opportunity, hope, potential, passion and a pathway for people like me.”
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.
In addition to financial assistance, scholarship recipients gain access to a range of resources designed to enhance their academic experience, including mentorship opportunities, peer tutoring and career development workshops.
Since its establishment, the Rogers Scholarship program has awarded more than $2 million to Palm Desert Campus students, empowering them to pursue higher education and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Cal State San Bernardino hosted the 2025 ExCELS Scholarship Celebration, recognizing student achievements and the growth of the Experiential Computing and Engaged Learning Scholarships (ExCELS) Program, a National Science Foundation-funded initiative supporting computer science majors.
For student Justus Baker-Postell, her time at CSUSB has been defined by dedication and perseverance. Despite changing her major, adding a minor, and managing two on-campus jobs, she earned six scholarships and stayed on track for graduation. As she gets closer to graduation, Baker-Postell reflects on the supportive community that has helped her turn challenges into opportunities for growth.
The 12th annual Pioneer Breakfast celebrated community members, campus partners and student scholarship recipients on Feb. 28. Organized by the Black Faculty, Staff and Student Association, the event remains a key highlight of CSUSB’s Black History Month festivities.