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Luis and Wendy Castaneira, both first-generation college students, will graduate together — each with honors — on Thursday, June 14. Luis will receive a bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, Wendy with a bachelor’s degree in nursing.
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Cal State San Bernardino honored the students at its annual Veterans Graduation Celebration on June 8, which included the presentation of stoles and certificates.
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The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus will honor Timothy Castro, Outstanding Graduate Student, and Kaela A. Bonafede, as its Outstanding Undergraduate Student on Thursday, June 14.
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The Palm Desert Campus Commencement at The Show at the Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa in Rancho Mirage will be the first of five graduation ceremonies, with the remainder set for Saturday, June 16.
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David Yaghoubian (history) discussed U.S. threats against Venezuela and Brian Levin (criminal justice) was interviewed about the latest state hate crime report and allegations against a San Bernardino County prosecutor's comments on social media.
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The publication Diverse: Issues in Higher Education, in its annual rankings, has listed Cal State San Bernardino as one of the nation’s leading universities in awarding degrees to minority students, specifically Hispanics.
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The Thomsons, who support U.S. military students through the Zapletal Charitable Trust Scholarship, met with students, faculty and staff during their visit.
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The event is free for active-duty military, reservists, veterans, ROTC cadets and CSUSB students. Vouchers will be available at the event.
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Daniel MacDonald and Eric Nilsson (economics) put their research in proper context in a Pennsylvania minimum wage debate and David Yaghoubian (history) is interviewed about the ongoing turmoil in Venezuela.