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The local economy was the focus of news coverage that enlisted the expertise of Daniel MacDonald (economics) and Barbara Sorotnik (information and decision science). MacDonald discussed economic inflation in a radio interview, and Sorotnik (with Lori Aldana) highlighted the latest report by CSUSB’s Institute of Applied Research.
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Educator and administrator Tomás Gómez-Arias has been named to lead the college. He will begin in his new role on July 1.
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Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) was quoted about the steady growth of inland manufacturing and the inland economy, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed in several outlets about the Jan. 6, 2021, U.S. Capitol insurrection.
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The donations included $1,500 in food and hygiene items for Obershaw Den and over $2,000 in toys, socks and blankets to low-income families and the homeless.
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Brian Levin (criminal justice) said the threat of domestic extremism remains, Anthony Silard (public administration) wrote about the role of a common theme in developing new friendships, and Peter Sturgeon and Mike Singer (Palm Desert Campus) were featured in the ‘Men in Philanthropy’ issue of Desert Charities News.
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CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration has been listed at No. 3 for the Best MBA for Human Resources and ranked in the Top 50 Online MBA Programs for 2022.
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Rigaud Joseph (social work) was one of the experts the personal finance website WalletHub featured in a question-and-answer section for its recent look at the “Neediest Cities,” and Anthony Silard (public administration) wrote the latest column for his series on convenience and its effect on relationships.
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Intelligent.com ranked CSUSB in 21 categories in its list of best degree programs for 2022. Its research identifies programs in the nation based on flexibility, faculty, course strength, cost, and reputation.
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Anthony Silard (public administration) wrote on “More Depth, Please: Nurturing Friendships in the Digital Age,” and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was part of a panel discussing a jury’s finding that actor Jussie Smollett was guilty of felony disorderly conduct related to a false hate crime report in 2019.