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Justus Baker-Postell, a CSUSB student in administration, reflects on a journey of resilience and grit as she approaches graduation in May.
April 9, 2025

For student Justus Baker-Postell, her time at CSUSB has been defined by dedication and perseverance. Despite changing her major, adding a minor, and managing two on-campus jobs, she earned six scholarships and stayed on track for graduation. As she gets closer to graduation, Baker-Postell reflects on the supportive community that has helped her turn challenges into opportunities for growth.

Watson College of Education, Faculty in the News
March 27, 2025

Thomas Corrigan (communication and media), Enrique Murillo (education) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were included in recent news coverage.

Palm Desert Campus, Faculty in the News
March 26, 2025

Emily Loveland (social work) published research on the impact that COVID-19 had on young people’s mental health, and Thomas Corrigan (communication and media), Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were mentioned in recent news coverage.

Nathaniel Saavedra, at right, with another person, both on camels in Egypt.
March 24, 2025

Nathaniel Saavedra, who graduated with a degree in history in December, joined the university’s Wadi el-Hudi Expedition in Egypt in late December to late January. The experience was nothing short of transformative, expanding his perspective as a historian.

Madeline Stenersen (left) and Cassandra Young
March 21, 2025

Madeline Stenersen, St. Louis University assistant professor of psychology, and Cassandra Young, University of Denver assistant professor of gender and women’s studies will be featured on the next program, to be livestreamed on Zoom beginning at noon Wednesday, March 26.

Anna May Wong
March 21, 2025

Katie Gee Salisbury, author of a biography on pioneering Chinese American film star Anna May Wong, will be the guest speaker at the next Modern China Lecture Series, 1 p.m. Monday, March 24. The program is open to the public and free to attend.

Rachel Estrada, left, and CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales exchange a high five as the president announces that she is the recipient of CSUSB’s 2024-25 Outstanding Lecturer Award.
March 20, 2025

The recognition was based on Estrada’s “exceptional instruction, capacity to engage students, and just extremely positive feedback she received from those she has taught,” said university President Tomás D. Morales as he made the surprise announcement in front her class on Thursday morning.

Center for Global Innovation, Faculty in the News
March 18, 2025

Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies), Mike Stull (entrepreneurship), Jessica Vierra (communications lecturer) and Brian Levin (criminal justice emeritus) were included in recent news coverage.

Eric Avila
March 14, 2025

Eric Avila, UCLA professor of history and Chicano/a Studies, examines the intersections of racial identity, urban space, and cultural representation in 20th-century America. Conversations on Race and Policing is free and open to the public and will take place at noon on Wednesday, March 19, via Zoom.