Marc Robinson is one of 10 scholars named as a member of the 2022 class of Mellon Emerging Faculty Leaders, which supports junior faculty whose research focuses on contemporary American history, politics, culture, and society, and who are committed to the creation of an inclusive campus community for underrepresented students and scholars.
Hyunkyoung Oh (kinesiology) has been appointed interim director and CEO of the Phi Beta Delta Honor Society for International Scholars, and Brian Levin (criminal justice) discusses a California auditor’s report about bias and racism found in the state’s law enforcement agencies.
CSUSB associate professor of sociology José Muñoz earned a National Science Foundation (NSF) grant worth $49,000 to explore the realities of contingent Latinx faculty in STEM.
Meredith Conroy (political science), Zachary Powell (criminal justice), Jeremy Murray (history) and Brian Levin (criminal justice) were mentioned in recent news coverage.
Brittany Mondragon, whose focus is on environmental history, scientific history, colonialism and trade, took first place in the Humanities, Arts & Letters category at the 36th annual California State University Student Research Competition.
University President Tomás D. Morales said Jeremy Murray was named the Outstanding Faculty Advisor in recognition of “his passion, commitment and dedication to student success and providing career and life guidance.”
Brian Levin (criminal justice), in separate articles, discussed an incident that New York City police are investigating as a hate crime related to sentiments about the Russia-Ukraine war, and the influence of the controversial Constitutional Sheriffs and Peace Officers Association, which has been associated with right-wing militias and extremist groups.
“Law and Racial Translation: Marriage Fraud Amendments, Gender-Based Violence, and Chinese American Women” will be presented by Lee Ann S. Wang, assistant professor of Asian American Studies at UCLA, at 10:30 a.m. Wednesday, May 4, on Zoom.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed a state auditor’s report on misconduct and bias among law enforcement officers, and Kelly Campbell (psychology) was interviewed about whether “flirty” messages on social media constitute cheating in a marriage.