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Twelve students — from CSUSB and five local community colleges — took part in a three-week training workshop on vectors and vector-borne diseases at Cal State San Bernardino, gaining hands-on experience in vector identification, surveillance and control methods.
June 26, 2025

Cal State San Bernardino recently concluded a three-week training workshop on vectors and vector-borne diseases. The workshop, now in its second year, provided students with an immersive learning experience combining lectures, laboratory work, field training and site visits.

CSUSB students, faculty, staff, alumni and community members attended the Department of Health Science and Human Ecology’s 50th anniversary celebration to reflect on its legacy and ongoing commitment to excellence in education, research and community service.
December 5, 2024

“In the past 50 years, the Department of Health Science and Human Ecology has become a leader in the health disciplines. Graduates from our programs are driving efforts to advance health equity and making meaningful impacts in the Inland Empire and beyond,” said Terezie Tolar-Peterson, department chair.

BIGHORN Cares check presentation
January 30, 2023

Grant funds from BIGHORN Cares will be used for monthly produce distribution as well as educational workshops and activities.

February 7, 2020

As part of our celebration of Black History Month, take a look back when Claudia Davis, associate professor of nursing, was honored by the Riverside Branch of the NAACP. Also visit CSUSB Black History Month website.

Angie Denisse Otiniano Verissimo
September 18, 2019

A Hispanic Heritage Month look-back: Angie Denisse Otiniano Verissimo, an associate professor in the Department of Health Science and Human Ecology, was selected for the Wilmer Amina Carter Award.

August 29, 2019

Montgomery Van Wart (public administration), Angie Denisse Otiniano Verissimo (health science and human ecology) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were included in news coverage recently.

Faculty in the News
August 22, 2019

Angie Denisse Otiniano Verissimo (health science), Kelly Campbell (psychology), Katherine Gray (art), Enrique G. Murillo Jr. (education), Graciela Torres (chemistry) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were mentioned in news coverage this week.

Angie Denisse Otiniano Verissimo was selected for the Wilmer Amina Carter Award
August 22, 2019

Angie Denisse Otiniano Verissimo, associate professor of health science and human ecology, was selected for the Wilmer Amina Carter Award from Assemblymember Eloise Gómez Reyes’ office for her continued service to the Inland Empire community.

July 18, 2019

Cal State San Bernardino has been listed as one of the top 50 schools across the nation for degrees in health care administration, according to Study.com.