![Yawen Li (at right), CSUSB professor of social work, with CSBS Dean Christina Hassija. Li recently presented a virtual talk for a forum at Peking University.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/NewsSlide_Yawen_Li_A32I7275.jpg.webp?itok=r-xWSmwY)
Yawen Li’s talk, "Community-Based Long-Term Care for Minority Older Adults in the U.S.: The Role of Adult Day Care Centers," was delivered virtually on Dec. 6.
![Graduates were all smiles at the College of Natural Sciences commencement ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/24_7568%20SEGS_Commencement%20December%202024%20-%20A13I2618%202%20%28BANNER%29.jpg.webp?itok=_w_Yhml2)
A weekend of ceremonies honored the efforts and dedication of approximately 1,900 graduates. Family and friends celebrated their achievement Dec. 13-14 at CSUSB’s Fall Commencement.
![CSBS and the 2024 History in the Making journal cover](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/NewsSlide_HistoryInTheMaking_22Dec2021.jpg.webp?itok=upCqYr7D)
In being awarded second prize in the 2024 Gerald D. Nash History Journal Competition-Graduate Print Division by the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society, “History in the Making” marked its seventh-consecutive year of being recognized nationally.
![Chemical Sciences bldg., Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/Faculty-in-the-News-CNS_7.jpg.webp?itok=moD_Of29)
Codi Lazar (geological sciences) was a guest on the podcast “Crime Pays But Botany Doesn’t” to discuss geology and other topics, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) appeared in a segment about the growing support for the suspect in the slaying of United HealthCare’s CEO.
![Virtual reality headset](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/NewsSlide_VR_googles_AdobeStockPhoto.jpg.webp?itok=yp2q6WAR)
Each calendar year, the xREAL Lab works with faculty fellows, undergraduate and graduate students, affiliates across disciplines, community partners and other academic institutions to provide a vision for the future of teaching and learning, meaningful mentorship and hands-on experience for the students, and sustainable innovation for the larger campus community.
![Pfau Library, Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/Faculty-in-the-News-Library_6.jpg.webp?itok=HxmqmYG1)
Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was quoted in an article about the increase in hate crimes in Los Angeles County, and Bob Miller (public administration, adjunct) was appointed to fill a vacancy on the Yucaipa City Council.
![Center for Global Innovation bldg., Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/Faculty-in-the-News-CGI_9.jpg.webp?itok=ed98owvf)
Leslie Amodeo (psychology), Meredith Conroy (political science), Deirdre Lanesskog (social work), Stuart Sumida (biology) and Barbara Flores (education, emerita) were included in news media coverage recently.
![A graduate celebrating at CSUSB’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Spring Commencement ceremony held in May.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/Web%20Publishing%20%5BPRE%5D%20-24_7568%20SEGS_Commencement%20December%202024.jpg.webp?itok=e7WJQR47)
CSUSB’s Fall Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, at the university's Coussoulis Arena.
![Dr. Appannagari “Dev” GnanaDev (Distinguished Alumni Award), Mirna Orihuela (Emerging Leader Award) and Roderick M. “Rod” Hendry (Coyote Spirit Award) are among the eight who will be honored at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame event in the spring.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/NewsSlide_Alumni%20Awards%20HOF%202025.jpg.webp?itok=u6FfJaua)
Three university-wide awards — Distinguished Alumnus, 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.