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The Sustainable Food Systems program within CSUSB’s Department of Health Science and Human Ecology is hosting a new webinar series exploring food sustainability. All sessions will be held from noon to 12:30 p.m. on Zoom, and each webinar features a 20-25 minute presentation or interview, followed by a question-and-answer session.
February 26, 2026

CSUSB students, faculty, staff and community members are invited to participate in a new webinar series, which will provide a forum for meaningful conversations about food sustainability while offering valuable resources for students pursuing the Sustainable Food Systems minor.

Renee Chastain, professor of nursing and founding director of the Doctor of Nursing Practitioner program at CSUSB, at the nursing lab..
February 25, 2026

Applications are now being accepted for the program, designed to prepare registered nurses with bachelor of science in nursing degrees for Family Nurse Practitioner certification and for the highest level of professional nursing practice.

CSUSB student research teams, led by faculty from the School of Computer Science and Engineering, presented four papers on emerging artificial intelligence topics at the highly competitive IEEE International Conference on Semantic Computing.
February 24, 2026

CSUSB student research teams had four papers accepted for presentation at the prestigious IEEE International Conference on Semantic Computing, a leading global conference on data, semantics and artificial intelligence.

Jasmin Graham
February 20, 2026

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.

Faculty in the News
February 20, 2026

Stuart Sumida (biology) and Michael Karp (history) were mentioned in recent news coverage.

Priyanka Varma
February 24, 2026

Priyanka Varma, a graduate student in Health Services Administration from India, is completing her studies at CSUSB and planning for her future career in healthcare. She encourages other international students to pursue their academic dreams, regardless of obstacles. “Let me try,” is her motto.

Lúa López, center, with CSUSB President Tomás Morales, left, and Sastry Pantula, dean of the College of Natural Sciences. She was named CSUSB’s 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Advisor.
February 13, 2026

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.

Members of the research team pose at a conference.
February 4, 2026

The study, led by faculty from CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration, College of Social and Behavioral Sciences and the College of Natural Sciences, found that well-designed online STEM courses — with clear structure and meaningful practice — support student success at Hispanic-Serving Institutions.

Throughout Black History Month, CSUSB will host events and activities that foster community, highlight Black art and culture, and reflect the diversity of the campus.
February 2, 2026

CSUSB’s Black History Month celebration will feature a variety of events that highlight the history, culture and contributions of the African American community, while honoring past and present leaders who have shaped that legacy.