Spotlight
2025 Student ShowCASE highlights outstanding research and creative projects at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus
Sixty-seven students from diverse disciplines presented 26 project presentations showcasing their creative activities, scholarly works and research.
Cal State San Bernardino helped shape national conversations on higher education leadership and resilience at the Council of Colleges of Arts and Sciences (CCAS) 60th Annual Meeting in St. Louis. Sastry Pantula, dean of the College of Natural Sciences, led a panel discussion focused on how academic leaders can navigate change and thrive in an ever-evolving higher education landscape.
The AI workshop series, launching in fall 2025 and spring 2026, gives students hands-on, ethically grounded experience using AI for studying, writing and research. Supported by the CSU systemwide AI initiative, the series includes mentor-led sessions and video previews to help students build practical, responsible AI skills for their academic and professional futures.
Alex Armendariz has been named the new director of Tribal Relations in the Office of Government, Tribal, and Community Relations. As director, he will play a central role in strengthening CSUSB’s relationships with Tribal Nations and advancing the university’s commitment to Native student success and community engagement.