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Yolanda T. Moses
March 9, 2026

Cal State San Bernardino will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to distinguished alumna Yolanda T. Moses during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. Moses is being honored for her decades of scholarship, leadership and advocacy for equity in education, as well as her enduring support of her alma mater.

College of Social and Behavioral Sciences building with a Faculty in the News graphic
March 9, 2026

Ryan Keating (history), Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts, emerita), Stuart Sumida (biology), and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were mentioned in recent news coverage.

Mortar board and books as symbols of academia.
March 4, 2026

Rosario de la Luz Rizzo Lara (sociology) will present the opening talk on March 10 when she discusses her book, “Analyzing Motives in Semi-Structured Interview Data.” Also scheduled are presentations by Elizabeth Castillo (sustainable management) on April 22 and Marc Fudge (public administration) on April 23. All talks will take place at the Faculty Center for Excellence, room PL-4005 in the John M. Pfau Library.

From left, W. Benson Harer, Adina Lei Savin, Evie Morales and President Tomás D. Morales.
March 2, 2026

The Adina Lei Savin and W. Benson Harer Visiting Scholar in Egyptology is made possible through the generous funding of Savin and Harer. The gift to the endowed visiting professorship supports the position for two years and ensures that CSUSB continues to serve as a vibrant center for the study of Ancient Egypt in the Inland Empire.

Axelle Brémont posing at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art
February 26, 2026

While at CSUSB, Brémont is teaching a course that invites students to examine how images functioned in ancient societies, with a particular focus on early Egyptian visual culture. She also will present a public lecture on March 10 at the university’s Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art.

Jasmin Graham
February 20, 2026

Author and science advocate Jasmin Graham delivered an engaging book talk at CSUSB, sharing her journey in academia and marine biology while encouraging students to embrace authenticity and chart their own path.

Faculty in the News
February 20, 2026

Stuart Sumida (biology) and Michael Karp (history) were mentioned in recent news coverage.

Rabbi Sharon Brous
February 18, 2026

Sharon Brous is one of the most influential rabbis in America. The lecture will take place on Tuesday, March 24, from 6-7 p.m. in the Santos Manuel Student Union South Theatre. It is free and open to the public.

2026 Academic WorldQuest winning team
February 18, 2026

The event was facilitated and coordinated by Michael Karp, an assistant professor of history at the Palm Desert Campus and member of the World Affairs Council of the Desert board of directors.