President's Office News
Banker, adjunct professor and dedicated alumnus to receive honorary doctorate at CSUSB Spring Commencement
Cal State San Bernardino will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to alumnus William M. Stevenson during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. A longtime banking professional, educator and supporter of the university, Stevenson is being recognized for his decades of service to the business community and his lasting contributions to CSUSB and the region.
National higher education leader and renowned anthropologist to receive honorary doctorate at CSUSB Spring Commencement
Cal State San Bernardino will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to distinguished alumna Yolanda T. Moses during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. Moses is being honored for her decades of scholarship, leadership and advocacy for equity in education, as well as her enduring support of her alma mater.
CSUSB’s 60th Anniversary Reflections, Decade by Decade: The 2010s
This installment looks at the university during the 2010s, when Cal State San Bernardino launched student success programs, earned national recognition, advanced sustainability, and strengthened community impact while navigating leadership changes and regional challenges.
The future isn’t waiting — it’s taking shape at CSUSB
The inaugural Defining the Future Conference brought together leaders from industry, government and higher education to examine how emerging technologies are transforming the workforce and expanding opportunity for students. At the same time, CSUSB students showcased their own research, engaged with new technologies, and connected directly with industry professionals.
Vincent Nestler is CSUSB’s 2025-26 Outstanding Professor Award recipient
The award signifies excellence as a frontline instructor along with contributions to the professor’s discipline through scholarship and research, and also service to the campus and larger community.
Jessica Nerren named recipient of the university’s 2025-26 Outstanding Lecturer Award
The award recognizes the work of Jessica Nerren, a lecturer in the Department of Communication and Media, in and out of the classroom, and her advocacy for all students, especially the neurodiverse, to ensure they have the opportunity and resources to succeed at CSUSB.
CSUSB hosts ACE Women’s Network Lunch & Learn, highlighting women’s leadership in higher ed across Southern California
Higher education leaders from across Southern California gathered at CSUSB for the ACE Women’s Network Lunch & Learn on Friday, March 20. Hosted in partnership with CSUSB’s GLOW, the event brought together professionals from 23 colleges and universities — spanning community colleges, CSU campuses, private institutions and UC campuses — for an afternoon centered on the theme, “Leading on Our Own Terms.”
CSUSB celebrates legacy at annual Pioneer Breakfast
A premier event during Cal State San Bernardino’s Black History Month celebration, the 13th annual Pioneer Breakfast brought together 400 attendees on Feb. 27 to honor campus and community leaders while awarding 11 scholarships to 15 CSUSB students.
Federal grant funds Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Research and Retraining Center at CSUSB
“This will strengthen AI technology in our workforce and provide all of you students with opportunities for retraining and training and growth in the VR and AI technology space,” said U.S. Rep. Pete Aguilar, as he formally announced the grant award at CSUSB’s Center for Cyber and AI.
CSUSB celebrates Class of 2025 at fall commencement ceremonies
CSUSB celebrated the achievements of 1,570 graduates during the fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 12-13, filling the Coussoulis Arena with cheers and Coyote pride.