Brian Levin (criminal justice) was included in various news media’s coverage of the May 14 mass shooting in Buffalo, N.Y. Authorities are investigating it as a racially motivated hate crime.
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.
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.
With the Will Smith/Chris Rock incident at the Academy Awards last month as a point of reference, Anthony Silard (public administration) wrote on how success can be blinding for those in leadership positions. And Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the Anti-Defamation League’s latest report showing a sharp increase in anti-Semitic incidents.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) comments on the Riverside County sheriff appearing at a campaign rally to be emceed by an extreme right-wing commentator.
CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales gave a speech at the Santos Manuel Student Union North grand opening; Brian Levin (criminal justice) discussed why the Aryan Nations Knights chose Arizona and commented on the increase of anti-Russian attacks; and Agustin Ramirez (VSC) commented on CSUSB being named a Military Friendly School.
Brian Levin, criminal justice professor and director of the Center for the Study of Hate and Extremism, discussed a recent terrorism bulletin and conspiracy theories, and Marci Daniels, director of Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD) and WorkAbility IV, discussed what CSUSB has done to help students with disabilities during the pandemic.
Brian Levin (criminal justice) was asked to comment for a report card on race relations and on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s viral video to the Russian people countering Vladimir Putin’s false claims about the invasion of Ukraine.
Andre Harrington (theatre arts), Brian Levin (criminal justice) and Anthony Silard (public administration) were included in recent news coverage.