In being named to Excelencia’s Baccalaureate Level category for its 2024 Examples of Excelencia recognition, Upward Bound was recognized as one of the programs that demonstrated an intentional and aligned approach in supporting Latino and other post-traditional students academically, financially and socially.
Debora Perez Torres, a communication and media studies professor, believes different lived experiences and environments are an asset to student education. By creating a safe environment for expression, Torres’ students feel empowered to celebrate who they are as individuals.
“The Role of Baseball in Mexican American Communities - A Panel Discussion among Baseball History Scholars” is free and open to the public. Join the livestream on Zoom; meeting ID is 840 0720 4410, the passcode is 455209.
As a first-generation Latina, Marilyn Monroy, a CSUSB alumna and current graduate student, was inspired by her family to pursue higher education to help others. From overcoming imposter syndrome to mentoring fellow students, Monroy's story is a testament to resilience and the impact of community support.
The Seal of Excelencia is a national certification for colleges and universities that strive to go beyond enrollment and more intentionally serve Latino students to become institutions where Latino, and all, students thrive. It is the culmination of a rigorous assessment process and is valid for three years.
Thomas Corrigan (media studies) discussed the state of journalism in the Inland Empire, Stacy Ortiz (education) was interviewed about the upcoming LEAD Summit XIII, Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) commented on a UC regents’ decision regarding obtaining non-lethal, military-grade equipment for its campus police, and Meredith Conroy (political science) contributed to an article about the GOP stance on abortion during the 2024 election.
Enrique Murillo Jr. (education) was interviewed about the upcoming LEAD Summit XIII, Sept. 27, at CSUSB, Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts, emerita), president of the League of Women Voters San Bernardino Area, talked about the upcoming Citizen Achievement Awards on Oct. 6, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed the political violence and the November presidential election.
In addition to panel presentations on its theme, “El Plan de San Bernardino: Transnationalism, Academic Mobility, and the Reframing of Education,” the summit will feature a morning performance by two-time Grammy Award-winning group, Mariachi Divas de Cindy Shea, and keynote address by veteran actor, artist, activist and motivational speaker Pepe Serna.
The month-long celebration’s theme is Somos CSUSB/We Are CSUSB, uniting the campus community through dancing, educational speakers, community building, familial traditions y más.