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Luis Trujillo at Yale University

 

From Inmate to the Ivy League: Luis Trujillo's Inspiring Journey

After serving a life sentence, CSUSB student Luis Trujillo defied the odds and was one of only six formerly incarcerated students nationwide selected for a prestigious research residency at Yale University. Through the support of Project Rebound, Trujillo has become a leader in trauma-informed neuroscience research and an advocate for educational equity. His remarkable transformation—from prison to pursuing a Ph.D.—is a powerful story of resilience, mentorship, and the life-changing potential of second chances.

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Project Rebound Chronicles: Research, Achievement, and Community Outreach

Browse our collection of publications and stories highlighting Project Rebound's transformative work in education and community impact.

CSUSB Project Rebound Receives National Justice Award

Cal State San Bernardino’s Project Rebound was honored with the President’s Award for Distinguished Contributions to Justice by the American Society of Criminology in 2024. The award recognizes the program’s impactful work supporting formerly incarcerated students through education, reentry support, and systemic change.

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UC Riverside Bulletins | Presley Center of Crime & Justice Studies | June 2024

Under Dr. Annika Anderson's leadership, Project Rebound at CSUSB transforms justice-impacted students' lives through comprehensive educational support, bridging financial and institutional barriers while creating pathways to Bachelor's and Master's degrees.

Volume 5, Issue 1: Higher Education as a Re-Entry Pathway

Inside CSUSB News | April 2024

CSUSB Sociology graduate David Penny brings his transformative journey from incarceration to higher education as keynote speaker, preparing to continue his academic path in graduate studies.

CSUSB Student is Keynote Speaker at 2nd Annual Reentry Conference

Inside CSUSB News | February 2024

CSUSB faculty share research on Project Rebound's impact, probation challenges, and Supreme Court legitimacy during the 'Courts and Corrections' colloquium.

Courts and Corrections Colloquium

Inside CSUSB News | August 2023

New research by CSUSB faculty reveals the vital role of campus support programs in helping formerly incarcerated students successfully transition to college life, highlighting Project Rebound's effectiveness.

Reentry and Transition into College Life Study

Inside CSUSB News | April 2023

In Career Building Among Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates, Anderson, Fox, Joseph, and Rodriguez analyze career development strategies of formerly incarcerated graduates, providing insights into successful post-college employment pathways.

CSUSB Faculty in the NewsFull Article in Journal of Career Development

 

Precinct Reporter News | February 2023

Under Dr. Annika Anderson's leadership, Project Rebound at CSUSB demonstrates how formerly incarcerated students succeed in higher education, with graduates becoming teachers, engineers, and community leaders within three months of graduation.

Help with School and Jobs for Formerly Incarcerated Article