![Over 40 students traveled from colleges throughout the U.S. to attend the annual Institute for Leadership Education and Development, where they participated in group sessions and examined the complexities of leadership in the real world.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/24_7558%20SA_I-LEAD%20Event%20at%20CSUSB%20%28BANNER%29.jpg.webp?itok=iqrP7z3P)
The Association of College Union International’s (ACUI) annual Institute for Leadership Education and Development was held at CSUSB’s Santos Manuel Student Union North from July 15-18. Students engaged in ACUI community building and leadership development, which included engaging activities and lively discussions.
![Center for Global Innovation, Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/Faculty-in-the-News-CGI_10.jpg.webp?itok=FOawJyyt)
Recent news media coverage highlighted the expertise of Vincent Nestler (information and decision sciences), Stuart Sumida (biology), Montgomery Van Wart (public administration), Katherine Gray (art) and Brian Levin (criminal justice).
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In spite the number of strongmen dictators around the world, there is political leadership that embodies civility and compassion, such as that exhibited by New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, according to a study by Montgomery Van Wart, CSUSB professor of public administration.
![Physics professor Carol Hood.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_CarolHood_ACEFellow_03May2022.jpg.webp?itok=eaBTLAHo)
Carol Hood will join 45 academics in the year-long ACE Fellows Program, which will prepare them for senior positions in college and university administration through various programs and training.
![“Leadership in Higher Education: A Women’s Perspective” will take place at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_WomenLeadership_4-28-2021_xxMar2021.jpg.webp?itok=rCnjlqcr)
The JHBC Office of Academic Equity and the WLC will present a virtual talk on a woman’s perspective on higher education leadership on Zoom at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 28.
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Jacqueline Coyle-Shapiro (management) discussed overcoming gender barriers in the workplace and Brian Levin (criminal justice) explained why white supremacists resort to code words to mask racist sentiments.
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Janet Collins, retired director of the federal Centers for Disease Control, will speak to students enrolled in the campus’ Lessons from Leaders class on June 12.
![Group of students heard from Siah Gaye, a Sacramento State alumnus, on why being involved in student groups may give them an advantage.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/SlideShow_SiahGayeVisit_20Mar2018.jpg.webp?itok=12PYDe70)
A group of students heard firsthand from Siah Gaye, a Sacramento State alumnus, on why being involved in student groups may give them an advantage.