As Cal State San Bernardino marks its 60th anniversary, alumna Laurena Bolden ’11 reflects on how her time at the university helped her honor her cultural identity while preparing for a life of leadership and service. Now a champion for Native culture and community, she continues to give back while carrying forward a legacy rooted in education and tradition.
Higher education leaders from across Southern California gathered at CSUSB for the ACE Women’s Network Lunch & Learn on Friday, March 20. Hosted in partnership with CSUSB’s GLOW, the event brought together professionals from 23 colleges and universities — spanning community colleges, CSU campuses, private institutions and UC campuses — for an afternoon centered on the theme, “Leading on Our Own Terms.”
Cal State San Bernardino will award an Honorary Doctor of Humane Letters to distinguished alumna Yolanda T. Moses during its Spring Commencement ceremonies on May 15-16. Moses is being honored for her decades of scholarship, leadership and advocacy for equity in education, as well as her enduring support of her alma mater.
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 university formally opened its new Performing Arts Center during a ribbon-cutting celebration on March 4 attended by more than 400 students, faculty, staff and university guests.
The Adina Lei Savin and W. Benson Harer Visiting Scholar in Egyptology is made possible through the generous funding of Savin and Harer. The gift to the endowed visiting professorship supports the position for two years and ensures that CSUSB continues to serve as a vibrant center for the study of Ancient Egypt in the Inland Empire.
The Greater Palm Springs Tourism Foundation has awarded CSUSB Palm Desert Campus students more than $100,000 in scholarships over the past five years.
“An Evening in Monte Carlo” brought together community leaders, industry partners, university administrators, alumni and supporters for an evening of celebration, connection and purpose.
In addition to financial assistance, scholarship recipients gain access to a range of resources designed to enhance their academic experience, including mentorship opportunities, peer tutoring and career development workshops.