CSUSB’s hybrid online Master of Public Health (MPH) program has been recognized as one of the best in the nation, earning a spot on The Princeton Review’s 2025 list, which highlights the top programs that offer flexibility for part-time students, affordability and access to cutting-edge technologies.
CSUSB’s Academic Success and Undergraduate Advising (ASUA) hosted a Lunar New Year event, bringing together students, faculty, staff, and community partners for cultural games, a presentation, and the official introduction of the YOURS AANHPI Program. Designed to support AANHPI students, the program offers advising, mentoring and engagement opportunities to foster academic success and cultural connection.
The Standup for Science event on March 7 highlighted the critical role of the field and the impact of science funding on research, student success and social mobility. Attendees made eye-catching posters that emphasized why science matters, detailing how funding supports discoveries, fosters student achievement and drives innovation across various fields.
CSUSB lecturer Donna Gotch, an educator and leader in communication studies, has been elected first vice president of the Western States Communication Association (WSCA), beginning a four-year leadership term. “As a native of Los Angeles, I am particularly excited about planning the 2027 convention in my hometown and giving back to the organization that has shaped my career,” Gotch said.
Carmine Minerals, a startup founded by CSUSB MSEI student Raymond Moorehead Jr. and MSEI alumna Jacqueline Gilyard Jones, has been selected to compete in the 2025 Rice Business Plan Competition, the largest and most renowned business plan competition in the world. The startup was selected as one of only 42 teams from a highly competitive pool of over 900 applicants.
Hosted by the Office of Student Leadership and Engagement, this year’s summit, held March 17-20, will focus on digital advocacy, providing students with the knowledge and resources to use accessible digital tools for social justice work.
On Wednesday, March 5, the Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony, featuring refreshments provided by local small businesses and congratulatory remarks by local and regional dignitaries.
CSUSB alumna and author Keeonna Harris, and activist and radio host Cat Brooks will headline the two Conversations on Race and Policing this week. Harris will appear on the Wednesday, March 12, program, and Brooks on the Thursday, March 13, program. Both will be on Zoom.
Kerry Cato, professor of geological sciences, was awarded the prestigious Floyd T. Johnston Service Award from the Association of Environmental and Engineering Geologists (AEG), which is recognized as an international leader in the field.
Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) was interview for an article on media bias, and Stuart Sumida (biology) will be one of the guest speakers at the DVRS Games Festival in England next month.
U.S. Army veteran and student Ralph Figueroa, chapter president of CSUSB’s Student Veterans Organization, was honored with the award, which recognizes positive impact made on the lives of fellow student veterans or the veteran community. It is given to a student veteran who has displayed exceptional leadership qualities and a commitment to serving others.
Thomas Corrigan (communication and media), comments on the lack of news media serving the Inland Empire, Mike Stull (entrepreneurship) talks about a new program supporting veteran entrepreneurs in Riverside County, and Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed about the latest hate crime statistics.