![Jack H. Brown College of Business and Public Administration’s 2023-24 outstanding students, from left, Olayinka Owoseni and Sade Harper](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/Web%20Publishing%20%5BPRE%5D-24_7137%20-%20Outstanding%20Students_JHBC.jpg.webp?itok=FblfAHT_)
Olayinka Owoseni is the college’s Outstanding Graduate Student, while Sade Harper is the Outstanding Undergraduate Student. They were honored at the college’s Spring Commencement ceremony on May 18 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario.
![Honors MBA student Kim Gonzalez](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/2024/BANNER_Kim-Gonzalez.jpg.webp?itok=0n4iaP3Q)
First-generation college graduate and MBA student, Kim Gonzalez, is breaking down barriers that her parents, who immigrated to the U.S. from Mexico, could have only dreamed of.
![Alumni Awards HOF graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_Alumni_Alumni_Awards_HOF_.jpg.webp?itok=IogJuKaF)
Three university-wide awards – Distinguished Alumni, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit – will be presented, as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.
![Scott Keagy Smith](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/22_5216%20Alumni_Alumni%20Awards%20Hall%20of%20Fame_Homepage%20Banner_Scott%20Smith.jpg.webp?itok=g1p0EXBI)
Scott Keagy Smith, BA, marketing, ’91, is being recognized for his leadership and influence on students and fellow teachers in the field of physical education.
![William “Bill” Stevenson, ’84, recipient of the Coyote Spirit Award](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/22_5216%20Alumni_Alumni%20Awards%20Hall%20of%20Fame_Homepage%20Banner_Bill%20Stevenson.jpg.webp?itok=GUw6yaBr)
William “Bill” Stevenson, business and marketing, ’84, will receive the Coyote Spirit Award, which honors an individual who has gone above and beyond to help advance the mission of CSUSB as a dedicated volunteer.
![Hall of Fame graphic](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/22_5216%20Alumni_Alumni%20Awards%20Hall%20of%20Fame_Homepage%20Banner_2024%20UPDATE_vFINAL.jpg.webp?itok=7tNHHzjS)
Three university-wide awards – Distinguished Alumni, Emerging Leader and Coyote Spirit – will be presented, as well as the Paw Print Awards, which honor esteemed alumni from each of the university’s five colleges.
![Palm Desert Campus, Faculty in the News](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/Faculty-in-the-News-PalmDesert_4.jpg.webp?itok=m_ctArbU)
Bryan Castillo (geological sciences) was interviewed about whether earthquakes can be predicted, Miranda M. McIntyre (psychology) published research on the subjective characteristics of individual differences in interests, and Joseph Tormey (hospitality management) and Eric Newman (marketing) published a paper on the use of social media marketing to promote the hospitality management program.
![Comedians Jessica Rosas and Martin Amini](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/Coyotes%20of%20Comedy_Slide.png.webp?itok=cmacQn9v)
See up-and-coming stars in the entertainment industry, including local band Cold Cut, comedian Martin Amini and comedian Jessica Rosas.
![Emmanuel Castaneda](/sites/default/files/styles/medium/public/upload/image/NewsSlide_JHBC_Emmanuel-Castaneda_VidPromo_22Aug2022.jpg.webp?itok=FzKQ2M4C)
First-generation student Emmanuel Castaneda says his motivation stems from his family, providing him with the constant encouragement to keep going academically and personally.