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Chemical Sciences building, College of Natural Sciences, Faculty in the News
December 12, 2025

Yunfei Hou (computer science and engineering), Zachary Powell (criminal justice) and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) were quoted in recent news coverage in their respective areas of expertise.

Nicole Dabbs
December 12, 2025

Nicole Dabbs, kinesiology professor and department chair, has been named president-elect of the Southwest Regional Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine, beginning a three-year leadership cycle in which she will serve as president-elect, president and past president.

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.
December 11, 2025

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. 

Chemical Science Bldg, College of Natural Sciences, Faculty in the News
December 8, 2025

Stuart Sumida (biology) spoke at the Dec. 2 Day of Remembrance ceremony, Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the latest Los Angeles County hate crime report, and Sarah Dunn (kinesiology) collaborated on a study that explored how neuroimaging biomarkers relate to cognitive recovery in traumatic brain injury patients.

CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences hosted the annual Day of Remembrance to honor the 14 victims of the 2015 mass shooting in San Bernardino, including five CSUSB alumni, marking the 10-year anniversary of the tragedy.
December 3, 2025

Families, friends, former coworkers and members of the campus community gathered for the university's annual Day of Remembrance, hosted by CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences, honoring the 14 victims of the 2015 mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino — five of whom were CSUSB alumni.

Commencement ceremonies for Class of 2025 will take place on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13.
December 10, 2025

The ceremonies will take place at the university’s Coussoulis Arena on Friday, Dec. 12, and Saturday, Dec. 13. The livestream of each ceremony will be available on the Commencement webpage.

Center for Global Innovation building, Faculty in the News
November 26, 2025

Yasemin Dildar (economics) was interviewed about the “lipstick effect” on the economy, and Stuart Sumida (biology) was included in news articles about the private sale of dinosaur fossils and an award given by the Society of Vertebrate Palaeontology, of which he is president.

CSUSB’s College of Natural Sciences will host the annual Day of Remembrance on Tuesday, Dec. 2, from 3-5 p.m. in the Peace Garden to honor the 14 lives lost during the 2015 mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center in San Bernardino, including five Cal State San Bernardino alumni.
November 21, 2025

Ten years after tragedy forever changed the San Bernardino community, CSUSB continues to honor the 14 lives lost in the 2015 mass shooting at the Inland Regional Center. All the victims will be honored during the Day of Remembrance on Dec. 2 at the university’s Peace Garden. 

PDC Student ShowCASE
November 21, 2025

Sixty-seven students from diverse disciplines presented 26 project presentations showcasing their creative activities, scholarly works and research.