CSUSB's Project Rebound Honored with Prestigious American Society of Criminology Award
In a significant recognition of its transformative work, Cal State San Bernardino's Project Rebound and its CSU-wide counterparts received the President's Award for Distinguished Contributions to Justice from the American Society of Criminology (ASC). The program, established at CSUSB in 2016 by Dr. Carolyn Eggleston and Dr. Annika Anderson, has supported formerly incarcerated individuals in pursuing higher education through comprehensive academic counseling, financial aid guidance, and essential support services.
What began as a visionary initiative at San Francisco State University in 1967 has now expanded to 19 CSU campuses, with CSUSB's program playing a vital role in this growth. This prestigious award, presented at the ASC's annual conference in late 2024, acknowledges Project Rebound's significant impact in advancing justice through education, reducing recidivism, and breaking cycles of incarceration. The recognition underscores the program's commitment to fostering opportunities for rehabilitation and reentry while addressing systemic barriers faced by formerly incarcerated individuals.
Project Rebound Chronicles: Research, Achievement, and Community Outreach
Browse our collection of publications and stories highlighting Project Rebound's transformative work in education and community impact.
Under Dr. Annika Anderson's leadership, Project Rebound at CSUSB transforms justice-impacted students' lives through comprehensive educational support, bridging financial and institutional barriers while creating pathways to Bachelor's and Master's degrees.
CSUSB Sociology graduate David Penny brings his transformative journey from incarceration to higher education as keynote speaker, preparing to continue his academic path in graduate studies.
CSUSB Student is Keynote Speaker at 2nd Annual Reentry Conference
CSUSB faculty share research on Project Rebound's impact, probation challenges, and Supreme Court legitimacy during the 'Courts and Corrections' colloquium.
New research by CSUSB faculty reveals the vital role of campus support programs in helping formerly incarcerated students successfully transition to college life, highlighting Project Rebound's effectiveness.
In Career Building Among Formerly Incarcerated College Graduates, Anderson, Fox, Joseph, and Rodriguez analyze career development strategies of formerly incarcerated graduates, providing insights into successful post-college employment pathways.
CSUSB Faculty in the NewsFull Article in Journal of Career Development
Under Dr. Annika Anderson's leadership, Project Rebound at CSUSB demonstrates how formerly incarcerated students succeed in higher education, with graduates becoming teachers, engineers, and community leaders within three months of graduation.