Principal photography starts for a film by Johnny Coffeen (communication studies lecturer); Diane Vines (nursing) is honored by the Desert Healthcare District & Foundation; Meredith Conroy (political science) discusses the first week of the Trump presidency; Jeremy Murray (history) reviews three books for the LA Review of Books; Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) is interviewed about the "hero's welcome" for a man pardoned for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol; and former theatre arts faculty Glen Dunzweiler discusses his work on behalf of the homeless.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Diane Vines (nursing, Palm Desert Campus) is the recipient of the 2024 American Psychiatric Nurses Association Award for Innovation – Individual, Tamara Cedré (art and design) discussed her work on a project documenting how the logistics industry changed the Inland Empire, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed for a segment about a man suspected of bringing weapons to a Trump political rally.
Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus), was interviewed about the increase in antisemitic incidents in the past year and on the diverse membership of a white supremacist group, and Meredith Conroy (political science) was interviewed and wrote about the lack of gender parity between the Democratic and Republican parties.
Jose Navarrete-Cruz and Francisca Beer (finance and accounting) were interviewed for separate articles on topics related to personal finance, such as credit cards and how biases influence purchasing decisions, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed what drives antisemitism.