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Cover of Volume 18 of History in the Making, over an image of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences.
November 25, 2025

The journal was awarded second prize in the graduate print category of the 2025 Gerald D. Nash History Journal Competition – Graduate Print Division by the Phi Alpha Theta National History Honor Society, the latest in a run displaying the excellent work of Cal State San Bernardino students.

A group of middle school students make their way through the bookstacks at Cal State San Bernardino’s John M. Pfau Library during San Bernardino County History Discovery Day on Nov. 14.
November 18, 2025

The university’s John M. Pfau Library opened its doors recently to about 90 middle school students from throughout San Bernardino County, offering expert guidance and academic resources to elevate their History Day projects. The San Bernardino County History Day Competition will take place in March.

From left, CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales, Linda Bennecke, alumna '69, and Richard Bennecke, alumnus '67 and the first ASI President at CSUSB.
November 17, 2025

Richard and Linda Bennecke built their lives alongside the growing institution. Richard was the college’s student body president, while Linda, a campus tour guide, produced the college’s first historic publication, “The T Tauri.” 

Woman and child walking down a corridor with gated fencing along the sides; AI-expanded background.
November 4, 2025

Brianna Nofil, assistant professor of history at William & Mary, will discuss her book, “The Migrant’s Jail: An American History of Mass Incarceration,” at the Nov. 12 program, which will begin at noon on Zoom. 

Students make their way past what was then known as the Creative Arts Building in the 1970s.
November 4, 2025

This month looks at the university during the 1970s. This was the decade that established the then-named California State College at San Bernardino as a vibrant higher education institution and community.

Emily Smith-Sangster among the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art’s collection of Ancient Egyptian artifacts.
October 20, 2025

Emily Smith-Sangster, the W. Benson Harer Egyptology Scholar in Residence, will present “Community, Memory, and Adaptation after Strife: Examining a South Abydos Population in the Early New Kingdom,” on Oct. 30 at the university's Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art.

 Steve Vivian
October 14, 2025

As CSUSB celebrates its 60th anniversary, Vivian sees the milestone as both an opportunity for reflection as well as a call to action. “To me, it means being part of a legacy,” he said.

James R. Watson and Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education, Faculty in the News
October 10, 2025

Valencia Jones, Lasisi Ajayi and Enrique Murillo Jr. (education), Stuart Sumida (biology), Tiffany Jones (history) and Brian Levin (criminal justice emeritus) were included in recent news coverage, and Dave Solance Smith (biology) recently published a study on predator-prey interactions and natural selection.

An aerial view of California State College at San Bernardino, showing the campus’ three original buildings.
October 6, 2025

Beginning with the 1960s this month, the history of the university in each decade will be featured as part of the 60th anniversary of California State University, San Bernardino.