Spotlight
Allegra Ramirez wanted more women to feel welcome in cybersecurity. So, she took the lead.
In a field where women make up less than 20% of the U.S. cybersecurity workforce, Allegra Ramirez is determined to make a difference. Now president of CSUSB’s Women in Cybersecurity student club, she’s helping other women build confidence and discover their potential while gaining hands-on experience and preparing for her own career.
The High School University Program offers 1,622 Inland Empire students college courses, credits and university experience through partnerships with 20 regional school districts this fall.
A $1.5 million state investment will modernize HVAC controls at CSUSB’s 1968 Biological Sciences Building, improving campus facilities for students, faculty and researchers across classrooms and laboratories.
CSUSB has received a five-year, nearly $5 million U.S. Department of Labor grant to establish the Science Career Success Center (SC²), building on two previous federal awards supporting STEM student success. Through the PATHWAYS initiative, students will receive coordinated advising, research opportunities, internships, and preparation for graduate and professional programs.