Students in the history course, “Women in the Black Freedom Movement,” completed an archival research project, a hands-on learning opportunity that grew out of an ongoing collaboration between Marc Robinson, associate professor of history, and Eric Milenkiewicz, university archivist.
Ethel Mickey (sociology) was interviewed about her forthcoming book, “Networking to Nowhere: How Gender Inequality Persists in Tech,” on the NPR-affiliate WOSU’s program, “All Sides with Amy Juravich.”
Stuart Sumida (biology), as president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, was the lead signatory in a letter calling for the protection of the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument; Meredith Conroy (political science) discussed and wrote on the cancellation of the “Late Show with Stephen Colbert;” a book co-authored by Mark T. Clark (national security studies, emeritus) was highlighted in a column about UFOs; and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed for his analysis in the aftermath of the fatal shooting at the Islamic Center of San Diego.
Yolonda Youngs, professor of geography and environmental studies, has been named interim director of the Honors College, effective June 1, bringing leadership experience, environmental research expertise and a focus on student success and program growth.
More than 3,100 graduates were honored over five ceremonies May 15-16 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario. “Calling CSUSB education transformational is not an exaggeration,” university President Tomás D. Morales said. “I have seen this truth demonstrated again and again in the lives of the students who entrust this university with their academic dreams and goals.”
This installment looks at the university during the 2020s, when the university navigated the challenges of a global pandemic while expanding academic programs, research activity and regional impact. Yet that didn’t deter Cal State San Bernardino from its mission to help its students define their futures.
Two first-generation students – Carmen Uribe, master’s in psychology, and Lidia Albarran, bachelor’s in social work – are being recognized for research excellence, community impact and a shared drive to expand opportunity. Uribe is the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences’ Outstanding Graduate Student, and Albarran is the college’s Outstanding Undergraduate Student.
The university will host its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16 at Toyota Arena in Ontario.
Tony Coulson (cybersecurity) was interviewed about the cyberattack on Canvas, an article featured the “Phoenix of Gaza XR” virtual reality project that Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) helped develop, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the latest hate crime statistics.