![A professor and student in the School of Entrepreneurship](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/SOE-Commercial_Slide.jpg.webp?itok=jOFh4VV7)
The unique program, which launched in fall 2020, is one of less than 15 existing worldwide.
![Cynthia Crawford](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/FDV_CynthiaCrawford_Slide.jpg.webp?itok=aKAIKIPL)
Professor of psychology Cynthia Crawford says the diversity on campus makes it a great place to work.
![Thomas Provenzano](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/Homepage-%5BPOST%5D-Banner---20_4379-OSC_DFV_14---Tom-Provenzano_0.jpg.webp?itok=24JriYlr)
Thomas Provenzano, professor of theater arts, discusses the importance of diversity in students and faculty.
![Katherine Gray](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/DFV_Katherine-Gray_Slide.jpg.webp?itok=qKPyJ8oZ)
CSUSB professor and glass master Katherine Gray credits the university's diversity for allowing her teaching to have a broader impact.
![Guillermo Escalante](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Diversity_EscalanteVideoPromo_16Nov2022.jpg.webp?itok=OFHoVCaN)
Kinesiology professor Guillermo Escalante says CSUSB's diversity drew him to the university.
![Sharon Velarde Pierce](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Sharon-Pierce_DiversityVideo_26Oct2022.jpg.webp?itok=hvpIYmoG)
Sharon Velarde Pierce, CSUSB public administration professor, says that diversity in the classroom expands a student's education.
![Emmanuel Castaneda](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_JHBC_Emmanuel-Castaneda_VidPromo_22Aug2022.jpg.webp?itok=FzKQ2M4C)
First-generation student Emmanuel Castaneda says his motivation stems from his family, providing him with the constant encouragement to keep going academically and personally.
![Stan and Ellen Weisser](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/News-Site-%5BPOST%5D---22_5208-CPAG-Weissers-Tribute-2022_0.jpg.webp?itok=VAFpsTu6)
Stan and Ellen Weisser show their dedication to advancing CSUSB by helping students succeed and making higher education a priority for all.
![CSUSB's Performing Arts programs provide students with the artistic integrity and professional skillset they need to advance toward a successful future.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_ODM_VideoPromo_07Sept2022.jpg.webp?itok=9Ih6j42B)
The performing arts programs at CSUSB shape students into well-rounded individuals, giving them the artistic integrity and professional skillset to advance to successful futures in a wide-range of careers.