Spotlight
Jasmin Graham shares message of resilience at CSUSB’s Gerald M. Scherba Lecture Series
Author and science advocate Jasmin Graham delivered an engaging book talk at CSUSB, sharing her journey in academia and marine biology while encouraging students to embrace authenticity and chart their own path.
The event was facilitated and coordinated by Michael Karp, an assistant professor of history at the Palm Desert Campus and member of the World Affairs Council of the Desert board of directors.
CSUSB alumna Maria Gadsden is taking her passion for teaching beyond the classroom and into California’s education policy arena. With 35 years of experience, she is amplifying her voice to advance equity and opportunity for Black students statewide.
Lúa López will expand partnerships across the Inland Empire and Coachella Valley to strengthen student access to meaningful, community-based learning experiences. Rooted in her own first-generation journey and commitment to mentorship, López aims to connect classroom learning with real-world impact while helping students build confidence, purpose and career-ready skills.