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CSUSB housing, Faculty in the News
May 9, 2025

Jennifer Alford (geography and environmental studies) is the 2024-25 Golden Apple Award recipient; Thomas Chapman (cybersecurity) discussed credit card security; Justin Schneider (nursing) was interviewed about the Nursing Peer Mentoring Program; and Jonathan Dubois (anthropology adjunct) was interviewed about hawk symbolism.

Maurice Cruz
May 9, 2025

CSUSB student Maurice Cruz is the recipient of the 2025 National Undergraduate Scholar Award from the American Kinesiology Association. This prestigious award honors exceptional academic achievement, leadership and a commitment to advancing the field of kinesiology and related disciplines.

Josue Martinez
May 7, 2025

Josue Martinez, a senior biology major, is not only driven by his curiosity about the world around him, but also his desire for improvement, love of research and the freedom of testing new ideas, two of his professors say.

From left, CSUSB students Luis Gonzalez, Sebastian Zazueta, Amy Katherine Bartels, Rachel Kanter and Michael Rubalcava represented the university at the California State University Student Research Competition.
May 5, 2025

CSUSB students earned top awards at the 39th annual California State University (CSU) Student Research Competition held recently at Cal Poly Humboldt. Fourteen CSUSB students were selected to compete in the prestigious event, which showcases top student research from across the 23 CSU campuses.

The ExCELS Scholarship Celebration brought together CSUSB leaders, scholarship recipients, and community advocates to recognize the impact of the Experiential Computing and Engaged Learning Scholarships (ExCELS) Program.
May 1, 2025

Cal State San Bernardino hosted the 2025 ExCELS Scholarship Celebration, recognizing student achievements and the growth of the Experiential Computing and Engaged Learning Scholarships (ExCELS) Program, a National Science Foundation-funded initiative supporting computer science majors.

The CNS Science Carnival featured hands-on activities and interactive experiences for students designed to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of science.
April 29, 2025

CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences (CNS) hosted the CNS Science Carnival, welcoming more than 300 K-12 students and guests from seven schools in the Inland Empire. The event offered a day of hands-on activities and interactive experiences designed to spark curiosity and inspire a lifelong love of science.

Lúa López-Perez (at right), assistant professor of biology, reacts as Kelly Campbell, vice provost for Academic Programs and university co-chief diversity officer, formally announces that López is the university’s 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Advisor Award recipient.
April 28, 2025

“Anybody who knows Lua, it's an understatement to say that Lua is full of energy, passionate about our students, active on the Faculty Senate, and a terrific human being who values diversity and works to enhance a sense of belonging and harmony,” said Sastry Pantula, dean of the College of Natural Sciences.

California State University, San Bernardino celebrated the remarkable achievements of its alumni at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame Awards, held on April 25 at the Alumni Center.
April 28, 2025

Cal State San Bernardino celebrated the achievements of its outstanding alumni at the 2025 Alumni Hall of Fame Awards, honoring university-wide and college-specific awardees for their professional success and community impact.

The Meeting of the Minds Student Research Symposium featured more than 250 oral and poster presentations, along with engaging art exhibits, showcasing the impressive range of scholarly and creative work by CSUSB undergraduate and graduate students.
April 25, 2025

Cal State San Bernardino celebrated the scholarly and creative achievements of its students and their faculty mentors at the Meeting of the Minds Student Research Symposium, an event that underscores the university’s commitment to academic excellence, innovation and discovery.