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May 13, 2021
Bruce Varner, a highly respected attorney, philanthropist, higher education advocate, and Cal State San Bernardino supporter passed away at the age of 84.
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February 3, 2020
The grant from the James Irvine Foundation supports the GIA’s organizational capacity, building and sustainability. The GIA’s mission is to improve the long-term economic outlook of the region through improving educational attainment rates.
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June 7, 2018
The summit, held in partnership with UC Riverside, featured a panel presentation, focusing on some of the successful CSUSB programs that have helped improve the community, as well as a question-and-answer roundtable discussion.