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Take a look at how student Alijah Jenkins defines the future as a leader of the pack.
February 22, 2021

Alijah Jenkins shares his experience as an active Coyote in multiple campus clubs and organizations and how that involvement has contributed to his overall academic success.

From left: Paulette Brown-Hinds, Nefertiti Long and Kathy Johnson.
February 17, 2021

CSUSB alumna Paulette Brown-Hinds ’90, has been named the first African American to chair the Inland Empire Community Foundation’s Board of Directors. Also appointed to the board were CSUSB Foundation board member Nefertiti Long and CSUSB adjunct professor Kathy Johnson.

Edward “Ed” Gomez
February 17, 2021

A visual arts program created by CSUSB art associate professor Edward “Ed” Gomez was one of 10 recently selected for funding by California Humanities, a nonprofit partner of the National Endowment for the Humanities.

From left, Kevin Bowers and Jack Mowreader of Community Presbyterian Church in Cathedral City with Lacey Kendall of CSUSB. Kendall and some friends developed a system to help churches livestream their services, and they are working to extend that assistance to some of the area’s historic Black churches.
February 16, 2021

As the COVID-19 pandemic curtailed large gatherings of any kind, Lacey Kendall saw a need to help local churches stream their services. With technology she and three friends developed, and with help from some CSUSB students and the community, Kendall is seeking to help historic Black churches in Riverside and San Bernardino counties go virtual.

February 14, 2021

As part of our celebration of Black History Month, take a look back when Kerry Neal was named the major gift officer for the College of Arts and Letters and the College of Education. The appointment marked a return for Neal, who served as the director of development for the Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration in 2006.

Kristi Papailler
February 11, 2021

Theatre arts assistant professor Kristi Papailler incorporates mindfulness into her classes through the practices of Tai Chi and Qi Gong and often directs shows that inspire positive social change.

Faculty in the News
February 8, 2021

Lacey Kendall (communication studies) is part of the initiative, the Black Church Media Project, assisting historic houses of worship, and a newly published study co-authored by Bree Putman (biology) is highlighted in an article about citizen science.

Larry R. Hygh Jr.
February 4, 2021

When CSUSB started virtual instruction due to the pandemic, Larry R. Hygh Jr., full-time lecturer of communication studies, invited his worldwide network to engage his students in the virtual classroom setting.

Faculty in the News
February 4, 2021

Kathryn Ervin (theatre arts) was interviewed about using the arts to speak to social justice issues, and David Yaghoubian (history) discussed the International Court of Justice ruling that it would hear Iran’s case against the U.S. regarding sanctions.