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James R. Watson and Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education

Maria Gadsden
February 16, 2026

CSUSB alumna Maria Gadsden is taking her passion for teaching beyond the classroom and into California’s education policy arena. With 35 years of experience, she is amplifying her voice to advance equity and opportunity for Black students statewide.

From left, Jess Block Nerren, Eugene Wong, Molly Springer, Elizabeth Musgrove, Meigan Karraker and David Chavez. Musgrove, a CSUSB graduate and current the chief of Student Services for the California Department of Rehabilitation, visited the campus recently.
February 4, 2026

Elizabeth Musgrove, the chief of Student Services for the California Department of Rehabilitation and an alumna of Cal State San Bernardino, came to campus to see first firsthand the university’s disability inclusion efforts and resources for Indigenous students, and to reconnect with faculty.

From left: Diana Z. Rodriguez (Distinguished Alumni Award), Miranda Lee (Emerging Leader Award) and Natalia Hale (Coyote Spirit Award) are among the eight who will be honored at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame event in the spring.
February 2, 2026

Three university-wide awards will be presented to Diana Z. Rodriguez (Distinguished Alumni Award), Miranda Lee (Emerging Leader Award) and Natalia Hale (Coyote Spirit Award) at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame Awards ceremony on April 10. 

Illustration of a mortar board and books symbolizing academics.
January 23, 2026

The International Journal of AI in Pedagogy, Innovation, and Learning Futures is designed as a peer-reviewed forum for research on how artificial intelligence is influencing teaching, learning and institutional decision-making. Its focus is on how institutions can build trust in learning outcomes, academic evaluation and long-term degree credibility.

Students make their way down Coyote Walk.
January 15, 2026

CSUSB continues to accept undergraduate applications for the Fall 2026 term. The Dec. 2 deadline for pre-nursing majors has passed, however, all other majors will still have until Jan. 31 to submit their applications.

The Paw Print Award honorees are, from left, Sapira Cheuk, Michael Bracken, Miki R. Inbody, Adam Huttenlocker and Laurena Bolden.
January 12, 2026

The Paw Print Award honorees – Sapira Cheuk, Michael Bracken, Miki R. Inbody, Adam Huttenlocker and Laurena Bolden – will be honored by the university at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame Awards on April 10 at the Alumni Center.

Viktor Wang
December 18, 2025

Two new volumes edited by Viktor Wang, professor of educational leadership and technology, explore how artificial intelligence may influence court processes, legal training and ethical standards across global legal systems and institutions.

Graduates were all smiles at CSUSB’s fall commencement ceremonies, held Dec. 12-13 at Coussoulis Arena.
December 16, 2025

CSUSB celebrated the achievements of 1,570 graduates during the fall commencement ceremonies on Dec. 12-13, filling the Coussoulis Arena with cheers and Coyote pride. 

Juan Carlos Luna (front), is awarded his doctorate degree from Enrique Murillo Jr. director of Doctorate in Educational Leadership program in the James R. Watson & Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education, during the May 2025 Commencement exercises.
December 12, 2025

The Doctorate in Educational Leadership program, housed in the Watson College of Education, posted a 333% rise in on-time completion after a multi-year redesign emphasizing equity, academic support and strengthened advising, marking the program’s strongest improvement.