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.
The Doctorate in Educational Leadership program, housed in the Watson College of Education, posted a 333% rise in on-time completion after a multi-year redesign emphasizing equity, academic support and strengthened advising, marking the program’s strongest improvement.
Three university-wide awards — Distinguished Alumnus, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit — will be presented, as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.
The ceremonies will take place at the university’s Coussoulis Arena on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13. The livestream of each ceremony will be available on the Commencement webpage.
The theme of this year’s summit is “Education in the Balance: Advancing Equity and Social Justice in Today’s America.” Registration, which is free, may be done online.
Valencia Jones, Lasisi Ajayi and Enrique Murillo Jr. (education), Stuart Sumida (biology), Tiffany Jones (history) and Brian Levin (criminal justice emeritus) were included in recent news coverage, and Dave Solance Smith (biology) recently published a study on predator-prey interactions and natural selection.
“Representation matters deeply, especially in education and media, where visibility impacts self-worth, ambition and societal perception,” said Enrique Murillo Jr., executive director of Latino Education & Advocacy Days (LEAD). "If we don't tell our own stories, others will. … And they may not get it right. Chances are they won’t get it right.”
CSUSB is now accepting undergraduate applications for the Fall 2026 term, with a Dec. 2 deadline for pre-nursing majors and a Jan. 31 deadline for all other majors.
The grant from the National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research will help test and validate a new tool called the Electronic Instrumental Activities of Daily Living Satisfaction Assessment (EISA). This innovative tool is the first of its kind and will make it easier for people with disabilities to use the latest internet-connected assistive devices.