![Montgomery ‘Monty’ Van Wart was recognized for his enduring excellence in teaching, research, scholarly activities and service to CSUSB’s students, the university and the community.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_OutstandingProfessor_MontyVanWart_10Apr2023.jpg.webp?itok=YtYvMeeg)
Montgomery ‘Monty’ Van Wart was recognized for his enduring excellence in teaching, research, scholarly activities and service to CSUSB’s students, the university and the community.
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A selection of courses are being offered that allow students to complete the requirements needed for graduation. Classes fill up quickly, so students are encouraged to register early.
![Tomás D. Morales](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Morales_ExcelenciaInEducation_xxMar2023.jpg.webp?itok=XJV9FENm)
Through the network, university President Tomás D. Morales will collaborate with Excelencia to leverage collective expertise and resources, foster partnerships, and amplify current efforts at the national level.
![From left, CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales, CSUSB mascot Cody the Coyote, and Rialto Unified School District Superintendent Cuauhtémoc Avila. CSUSB and RUSD formally signed a memorandum of understanding that launched Teach Rialto.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_TeachRialto_Morales_Avila_15Mar2023.jpg.webp?itok=3R5iUZtU)
The agreement, the first of its kind, will provide a pathway for Rialto Unified School District students to fulfill admissions requirements at Cal State San Bernardino, which will allow them to enroll and earn their bachelor’s degrees and teaching credentials, and return to their home district as teachers.
![CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales announces that Sharon Velarde Pierce, an associate professor of public administration, is the university’s 2022-23 Outstanding Faculty Advisor.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Pierce_OutstandingAdvisor_14Mar2023.jpg.webp?itok=PeJkoFSm)
Sharon Velarde Pierce, an associate professor of public administration and CSUSB alumna, was honored for her expertise in advising, authentic care for student success, a heartfelt passion for the profession, and her enduring commitment to teaching and mentoring students.
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Jeremy Murray (history) is the recipient of CSUSB’s Outstanding Service Award, Claire Todd (geological sciences) described the conditions for avalanches in the local mountains, and Deidre Lanesskog (social work) cowrote an article on qualitative inquiry.
![Jeremy Murray (left), professor of history, is congratulated by university president Tomás D. Morales (center) and Provost Rafik Mohamed upon being named the recipient of the 2022-23 Outstanding Service Award.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Murray_OutstandingService_27Feb2023_0.jpg.webp?itok=A89ENQs4)
“His willingness to engage in activities that share knowledge within the community seems endless,” the nominating committee said.
![CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales speaks at the California State University’s Super Sunday event at the St. Paul African Methodist Episcopal Church in San Bernardino on Feb. 26.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_BHM_SuperSunday_Morales_27Feb2023.jpg.webp?itok=nJb7Ix00)
The CSU’s Super Sunday initiative focuses on the importance of higher education, especially for Black and African Americans as CSU officials, such as CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales, visit Black and African American churches around California.
![Image of President Morales congratulating Stuart Sumida](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Sumida_GoldenApple_23Feb2023.jpg.webp?itok=RtaUYoUw)
Stuart Sumida is the 2022-23 recipient of the university’s Golden Apple Award, which recognizes outstanding faculty who excel in the profession of teaching and have a significant impact on students with whom they interact.