
CSUSB’s criminal justice and MBA online programs continue to be ranked among the top programs in the nation by the highly regarded U.S. News & World Report.

Francisca Beer, professor of accounting and finance and associate dean and director of the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration Office of Academic Equity, highlights the benefits of diversity and inclusion at CSUSB.

Marc Robinson (history) discussed his book, “Washington State Rising,” on a New Books Network podcast, and Barbara Sirotnik (information and decision sciences) commented on the latest numbers pointing to a strengthening regional economy.

Three university-wide awards – Distinguished Alumni, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit – will be presented, as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.

The gala, called “Spirit of Polynesia,” will feature classic Tiki cocktails and mocktails, as well as native dishes influenced by Southeast Asia, Europe and South America. It will also showcase program developments, introduce students in the program and recognize sponsors and donors.

On Wednesday, Jan. 24, the Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) in Temecula celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring refreshments provided by local small businesses and congratulatory speeches by regional dignitaries.

Graduate student Naja Faysal embodies the essence of International Day of Education (Jan. 24) through a deep dedication to learning and innovation. Inspired by his Lebanese parents, both educators and entrepreneurs, he is earning a master’s degree in information systems technology and has founded Parrots Lab, LLC, an innovative AI company.

As coordinator, Yongseok Jang, associate professor of management, is responsible for coordinating the staffing, academic advising, and curriculum management of the program.

Marc Robinson (history) will give the keynote address at Washington State’s Martin Luther King Jr. celebration on Jan. 18, Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) was interviewed by Istanbul University’s Faculty of Theology about her film “1948: Creation & Catastrophe,” Kimberly Collins (public administration) participated in a panel on the region’s logistics industry, James Fenelon (sociology) presented at the Jan. 11 UCLA Sociology Colloquium Series, and Everett Sheffield (industrial technologies) has passed away at the age of 83.