The university will host its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16 at Toyota Arena in Ontario.
Camille Vrieling and Miranda Owen were selected as the 2025-26 Outstanding Students for the College of Natural Sciences. Owen, Outstanding Undergraduate Student, and Vrieling, Outstanding Graduate Student, will be honored at the college’s Spring Commencement at 6 p.m. Saturday, May 16, at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.
Mahmood Nikbakhtzadeh, assistant professor of environmental health science, has been appointed to the California Department of Pesticide Regulation’s Sustainable Pest Management Advisory Committee, which will play a key role in supporting the state’s efforts to evaluate and reduce pesticide-related risks while advancing sustainable pest management practices.
Katy Rodriguez Wimberly, assistant professor in the Department of Physics and Astronomy, was selected as one of 21 astronomers nationwide for the 2026 cohort of the prestigious American Astronomical Society Harlow Shapley Visiting Lecturers Program. This initiative supports faculty in sharing their research through engaging, accessible talks while inspiring curiosity about the universe.
A group of 19 Cal State San Bernardino students traveled to China, gaining firsthand experience with healthcare systems, traditional medicine, and cultural practices in Beijing and Shanghai, and a look at how traditional practices and modern innovation intersect within China’s evolving healthcare system.
The university’s School of Computer Science and Engineering marked a milestone this spring as it celebrated the continued expansion of its ExCELS (Experiential Computing and Engaged Learning Scholarships) program and participated in the Defining the Future Conference.
Francesca Beer (finance) discussed how reward credit cards work; Stuart Sumida (biology), as president of the Society of Vertebrate Paleontology, was cited in an article on how some paleontologists seek research funding in light of some receiving donations from the late Jeffery Epstein; and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus), was interviewed about “speed running,” the accused gunman in the White House Correspondents Dinner attack, and the federal indictment against the Southern Poverty Law Center.
On Monday, April 20, Bodell, associate professor of kinesiology, was named 2025-26 Golden Apple award recipient for his service to the university, particularly for his dedication to teaching.
CSUSB’s Department of Geological Sciences celebrated its 35th anniversary with a campus gathering that highlighted its impact on students, alumni and the region. The event recognized distinguished alumni, honored retiring faculty, and underscored the department’s contributions to education, research and workforce development.