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Sedrick Spencer, two-time CSUSB alumnus, has been named the Alumni Council representative to the standing work group for the CSU Biennial Symposium Recognizing African American History and Achievement.
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Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the extremist group known as the Cali Bois, Kelly Campbell (psychology) offered insights on what makes relationships long-lasting, and Anthony Silard (public administration) began a new series of articles on how social media has adversely affected people.
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The university was ranked by Best Accredited Colleges among four-year programs designed to teach students a broad set of skills and knowledge in the information technology field.
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Michael Stull (entrepreneurship) shared how a grant from the Bank of America will help the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship assist area minority-owned businesses, and David Yaghoubian (history) was interviewed about the latest on Iran’s nuclear program.
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“A Taste of Spain,” an evening of sangria, tapas, paella, roast pork and flamenco music, will take place on Sunday, March 13, from 5-8 p.m. at the JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa in Palm Desert.
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Stuart Sumida (biology), James Estes (finance), Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) shared their expertise with the news media in various topics.
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U.S. News & World Report listed CSUSB’s online master’s degree criminal justice and MBA programs among the best in the nation in its 2022 rankings.
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Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed the need for increase security around synagogues in light of a hostage incident in Texas on Jan. 15, and Francisca Beer (accounting and finance) was interviewed about low-interest credit cards and how consumers can obtain them.
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The grant is expected to enable the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship to help approximately 250 business owners — a majority of which are owned by Black, indigenous and people of color — create or sustain about 650 jobs and create an economic impact of nearly $4 million.