![The “Eternal Learning” sculpture at the CSUSB James R. Watson and Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2025/NewsSlide_WCOE_EternalLearning_07Feb2025.jpg.webp?itok=Yo0Al_W7)
The IBAP grant (2023-25) provided $302,919, while the ExMILE grant (2024-25) contributed $391,564, with more years with the same funds directly supporting bilingual teacher candidates. Close to 60 bilingual teacher candidates benefited from these funds.
![AI-generated illustration of a mortar board on a small globe, illustration academic research.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2025/NewsSlide_ProvostLectureSeries_Illustration_.jpg.webp?itok=ae_Y3B49)
The lecture series launches its spring semester talks with a presentation by Debora Perez Torres, assistant professor of communication studies, on Feb. 12. Also scheduled are presentations by Michelle Russen (marketing), Yolonda Youngs (geography) and Hannah Kivalahula-Uddin (education). All talks are free and open to the public.
![Viktor Wang, CSUSB professor of educational leadership and technology](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2025/NewsSlide_WCOE_ViktorWang_photo_16.jpg.webp?itok=_Ylow5NX)
Viktor Wang, professor of educational leadership and technology, spoke at the 2024 International Symposium on Interdisciplinary Linguistic Research, which was organized by Beijing Language and Culture University in Beijing.
![Graduates were all smiles at the College of Natural Sciences commencement ceremony.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/24_7568%20SEGS_Commencement%20December%202024%20-%20A13I2618%202%20%28BANNER%29.jpg.webp?itok=_w_Yhml2)
A weekend of ceremonies honored the efforts and dedication of approximately 1,900 graduates. Family and friends celebrated their achievement Dec. 13-14 at CSUSB’s Fall Commencement.
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Each calendar year, the xREAL Lab works with faculty fellows, undergraduate and graduate students, affiliates across disciplines, community partners and other academic institutions to provide a vision for the future of teaching and learning, meaningful mentorship and hands-on experience for the students, and sustainable innovation for the larger campus community.
![Center for Global Innovation bldg., Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/Faculty-in-the-News-CGI_9.jpg.webp?itok=ed98owvf)
Leslie Amodeo (psychology), Meredith Conroy (political science), Deirdre Lanesskog (social work), Stuart Sumida (biology) and Barbara Flores (education, emerita) were included in news media coverage recently.
![A graduate celebrating at CSUSB’s College of Social and Behavioral Sciences Spring Commencement ceremony held in May.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/Web%20Publishing%20%5BPRE%5D%20-24_7568%20SEGS_Commencement%20December%202024.jpg.webp?itok=e7WJQR47)
CSUSB’s Fall Commencement ceremonies will be held on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 13-14, at the university's Coussoulis Arena.
![Dr. Appannagari “Dev” GnanaDev (Distinguished Alumni Award), Mirna Orihuela (Emerging Leader Award) and Roderick M. “Rod” Hendry (Coyote Spirit Award) are among the eight who will be honored at the annual Alumni Hall of Fame event in the spring.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/NewsSlide_Alumni%20Awards%20HOF%202025.jpg.webp?itok=u6FfJaua)
Three university-wide awards — Distinguished Alumnus, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit — will be presented, as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.
![The James R. Watson & Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education.](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/NewsSlide_WCOE_panorama.jpg.webp?itok=oeH_hjok)
Edwin Gomez, Riverside County superintendent of schools, the 2024 California Association of Latino Superintendents & Administrators Superintendent of the Year and CSUSB alumnus, will be one of the keynote speakers at the Nov. 14 event. Registration is free.