CSUSB’s criminal justice and MBA online programs continue to be ranked among the top programs in the nation – and in California – by the highly regarded U.S. News & World Report.
At Cal State San Bernardino, sociology professor Megan Carroll’s mentorship has been transformative for senior Erick Herrera, inspiring their academic journey from an undeclared major to a Mellon Mays Scholar and Sally Casanova Pre-Doctoral Scholar, double-majoring in sociology and ethnic studies.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (communication studies) was interviewed for an article about the ceasefire in Gaza, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed by news media about pardons given to people involved in the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection at the U.S. Capitol and a gesture by Elon Musk that has been embraced by right-wing extremists.
“Her ‘Health and Thus Her Life,’” by Alicia Gutierrez-Romine (history) was published in the American Historical Association magazine Perspectives; “Well-Seasoned: Understanding and Managing Your Maturing Health,” by Sarah Dunn and Nicole Dabbs (kinesiology), appeared in the Desert Health news site; and Laurilie Jackson (communication studies, adjunct) was inducted into the Coachella Valley Journalism Foundation’s Hall of Fame.
The CSU’s Project Rebound, which includes the program at CSUSB, was honored by the American Society of Criminology with The President’s Award for Distinguished Contributions to Justice.
Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) discusses U.S. Bank becoming an affiliate of the Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) expressed concern about the president-elect’s rhetoric concerning the New Year’s Day attacks and how it may influence violence by vigilantes, and what may have influenced the alleged attackers.
A column by Kaitlyn Creasy (philosophy) was included in the top writings in the APA’s 2024 Public Philosophy Op-Ed Contest, Paloma Villegas (sociology) was interviewed for a segment about CSUSB students seeking to make San Bernardino a sanctuary city, and Daisy Ocampo Diaz (history) helped curate an upcoming exhibit, “Fire Kinship: Southern California Native Ecology and Art,” at the UCLA Fowler Museum.
Paul Gonzales (MSPA) has published a book, “The PA Rotation Exam Review,” and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed possible motives in the fatal shooting of the CEO of United HealthCare.
The Jan. 13-16 workshop, which is free, is offered by the university’s Institute for Child Development and Family Relations, in conjunction with the San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools. Space is limited; register online.