Francesca Beer (finance) discussed how reward credit cards work; Stuart Sumida (biology), as president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, was cited in an article on how some paleontologists seek research funding in light of some receiving donations from the late Jeffery Epstein; and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus), was interviewed about “speed running,” the accused gunman in the White House Correspondents Dinner attack, and the federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center.
The center celebrated a $1 billion economic impact milestone with an immersive evening at the Mission Inn, honoring the people and partnerships behind the achievement, and looking ahead to new initiatives to expand opportunity and drive continued growth across the Inland Empire.
CSUSB marketing students will host the golf tournament on Friday, May 1, at Dos Lagos Golf Course, applying classroom concepts to plan and execute a large-scale community event. Proceeds will support student scholarships while giving participants the opportunity to engage with and invest in hands-on student learning.
CSUSB business students stood out among top collegiate competitors across California. Their success highlights strong academic preparation and the ability to apply business skills in real-world, competitive settings.
“Studying in Switzerland and Italy showed me the level of investment it takes to make an impact on someone, whether through food or guest interactions,” said hospitality management student Allen Pahl. “There was a moment of culture shock, seeing how differently people approach hospitality in Europe — the way they greet guests, the attention to detail and how valued I felt as a customer. It made everything we’ve studied in class come to life.”
The university honored the eight graduates of CSUSB at the annual campus-wide Alumni Hall of Fame on April 10 to recognize them for their leadership, professional achievements and community service.
Meredith Conroy (political science) published an article about the dismissals of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) discussed the economic impact of the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship’s work; and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus), was interviewed about the latest FBI hate crime statistics.
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.
The alumni will be honored during a dinner and awards ceremony on Friday, April 10, from 5:30-8 p.m. at the Obershaw Dining Room. Presented will be three university-wide awards – Distinguished Alumnus, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit – as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.