Since its establishment, the Rogers Scholarship program has awarded more than $2 million to Palm Desert Campus students, empowering them to pursue higher education and contribute meaningfully to their communities.
Funchess received a bachelor of arts degree in sociology from CSUSB and credits the university with providing the foundation for his leadership and commitment to advancing educational excellence and equity.
The inaugural CyberPatriot Cyber Camp, which took place at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus, was an interactive five-day event aimed at empowering local high school students with vital cybersecurity skills and igniting a passion for STEM careers.
Students had the opportunity to interact with vendors and business operators from across the country and internationally.
The grant will allow the program to enhance its outreach efforts, improve access to essential medical services and provide hands-on clinical training opportunities for CSUSB nursing students.
Jason Davalos, who lives in Palm Desert, will receive a bachelor of science degree in nursing at this year’s CSUSB College of Natural Sciences Commencement ceremony, taking place at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 17, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.
The event serves as a special opportunity to highlight academic excellence, as well as recognize and celebrate the accomplishments of graduating students.
The event marked the beginning of construction on a state-of-the-art facility designed to enhance support services for students and expand access to higher education in the Coachella Valley.
The event will celebrate the next major step in the expansion of the Palm Desert Campus, aimed at enhancing the student experience and improving access to essential support services.