
As CSUSB celebrates its 60th anniversary, Vivian sees the milestone as both an opportunity for reflection as well as a call to action. “To me, it means being part of a legacy,” he said.

Alumni Alex Lemos and Sonia Muñoz have been promoted to vice president roles at Stater Bros. Markets, continuing the legacy of leadership and community impact fostered by CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration.

“With this NSF grant, we will launch new academic programs in AI, establish a community-focused AI Help Desk, and expand research opportunities for all students in the Inland Empire,” said Yunfei Hou, principal investigator of the PROPEL AI program, director of CSUSB’s William and Barbara Leonard Transportation Center, and professor of computer science

An Evening in Monte Carlo will feature an elegant dinner, live entertainment, dancing and the intrigue of masquerade — all inspired by the glamour of Monte Carlo.

“The Future is Now: How AI is Transforming Women’s Careers” is the theme of this year’s ShEconomy event, which will take place on Oct. 23 from 5:30-8:15 p.m. at the Santos Manuel Student Union South Theater. The event is free and open to the public.

Two-time alumna Paniz Herrera turned personal hardship into purpose — earning multiple degrees while raising a family and breaking into the male-dominated world of cybersecurity. Today, she’s thriving at Deloitte as a cybersecurity and AI consultant, pursuing a Ph.D. at Claremont Graduate University, and building tools designed to uplift others.

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.

Michelle Lorimer and Michael Karp (history), Mike Stull (entrepreneurship), Enrique Murillo Jr. (education), Kevin Grisham (global studies) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were mentioned in recent news coverage.

“This milestone partnership highlights the shared mission we have with U.S. Bank to champion and elevate entrepreneurs who are making a powerful impact in our region,” said Mike Stull, director of the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship at CSUSB and founder of the Spirit of the Entrepreneur Awards.