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State funding will modernize CSUSB’s aging science building
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.
Carmen Beck, assistant professor of educational leadership and technology and assistant director of the Doctorate in Education program, will be honored at the Association of California School Administrators’ 2026 Leadership Summit for mentoring culturally responsive school leaders and advancing equity in schools.
Through mentoring, guest speaking and faculty collaborations, Clarke, a former IBM executive, will help students connect classroom learning with real-world career opportunities.