“Studying in Switzerland and Italy showed me the level of investment it takes to make an impact on someone, whether through food or guest interactions,” said hospitality management student Allen Pahl. “There was a moment of culture shock, seeing how differently people approach hospitality in Europe — the way they greet guests, the attention to detail and how valued I felt as a customer. It made everything we’ve studied in class come to life.”
Meredith Conroy (political science) published an article about the dismissals of former U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi and former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem; Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) discussed the economic impact of the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship’s work; and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus), was interviewed about the latest FBI hate crime statistics.
Cal State San Bernardino will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to alumnus William M. Stevenson during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. A longtime banking professional, educator and supporter of the university, Stevenson is being recognized for his decades of service to the business community and his lasting contributions to CSUSB and the region.
The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation has awarded CSUSB Palm Desert Campus students more than $100,000 in scholarships over the past five years.
CSUSB’s Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration will host its annual Resource Fair on Tuesday, Sept. 9, from 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. in the Jack Brown Hall lobby.
The immersive program, which took place during their spring break in April, was designed to provide students with firsthand exposure to the vibrant hospitality industry of Italy and offered participants hands-on learning and professional development opportunities.
Miranda Lee, a wife, mother, student and entrepreneur, is on the cusp of achieving a significant milestone — graduating with a Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation degree from Cal State San Bernardino and launching her startup. “It isn’t just about personal growth,” she said. “It’s about using what I’ve learned to make a real difference.”
CSUSB alumna Stacey Chartier-Grable founded OC Habitats in 2017 as a grassroots organization to address habitat and species conservation in Orange County.
The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation is committed to economic mobility for residents of the Coachella Valley.