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Dabbs named head of sports medicine chapter
IE Business Daily
Jan. 18, 2026
Nicole Dabbs, chair of the kinesiology department at Cal State San Bernardino, has been appointed president-elect of the Southwest Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. Dabbs, who is also a professor in the department, began a three-year term late last year as president-elect, president and past president.
Hammers to the face and amphetamines: Hypermasculine looksmaxxing invades the internet
El País USA Edition (Spain)
Jan. 22, 2026
Brian Levin, founding director of CSUSB’s Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, was quoted in an article about “looksmaxxing,” a phenomenon in which many young men follow the dubious advice of social media influencers who destroy their bodies in the pursuit of looking strong. “It is increasingly becoming the medium of social interaction for angry and alienated young men,” he says.
New book by retired CSUSB professor empowers mediation participants as use of alternative dispute resolution continues to grow
EIN Presswire
Jan. 22, 2026
A new book, “How to Survive a Mediation: A Guide for Participants,” by Fred E. Jandt (communication studies, emeritus), offers practical guidance for individuals navigating an increasingly common dispute-resolution process. The book explains how mediation works, how to prepare effectively and how participants can engage in the process in ways that increase the likelihood of a durable, mutually satisfactory agreement.
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