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CSUSB’s Office of Pre-College Programs hosts inaugural college road trip for local high school seniors
CSUSB’s Office of Pre-College Programs, through Cal-SOAP and Educational Talent Search, launched its inaugural IRL: College in Real Life Road Trip, a residential experience designed to help local high school seniors explore higher education pathways and prepare for college through campus tours, workshops, admissions and financial aid guidance, and mentorship.
Led by CSUSB’s Office of Pre-College Programs, the four-week dual enrollment program provided 189 high school students the opportunity to earn college credit while experiencing college life. During the program, students received academic support, mentorship, and college and career preparation.
Inland Empire high school students explored entrepreneurship and cybersecurity this summer through two immersive programs at Cal State San Bernardino. The WITH (Workforce Innovation Technology Hubs) Cyber Camp and UpStarters Discovery Camp gave students the opportunity to experience college life while developing technical and leadership skills.
Herb Brunkhorst taught biology at CSUSB for 24 years. A nationally and internationally recognized leader in STEM education, Brunkhorst was revered as a “patient and kind mentor with STEM faculty throughout the CSU campuses” and a “model of dedication, passion, and humanity.”