Kelly Campbell, (psychology, vice provost for Academic Programs) was interviewed about the amorous interactions of athletes competing at the Olympics, Christina Hassija (psychology, dean of the College of Social and Behavioral Sciences) co-authored a paper on trauma and survivors of sexual assault, and Meredith Conroy (political science) joined the 538 liveblog during the June 11 primary elections.
Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) discussed the reaction of right-wing extremists to the guilty verdict against Donald Trump, Yolonda Youngs (geography and environmental studies) has published a book on the Grand Canyon, and Nicholas Moon (psychology) coauthored a paper on inclusive leadership.
On the May 19 show finale, CSUSB Palm Desert Campus alumna Abi Carter ’23, the singing sensation from Indio, concluded her extraordinary run on season 22 of “American Idol” by being crowned the winner.
Negin Ghaffari, the Outstanding Graduate Student, and Natalya Marsh, the Outstanding Undergraduate Student, were recognized at the college’s Commencement exercises at 1:30 p.m. on May 17.
“I’m overwhelmed and humbled,” said Manijeh Badiee, professor of psychology. “This is the one award that means so much to me. I love teaching. I love our students. They’re why I do what I do.”
Alumna Laurena “Lala” Bolden ’11, psychology and criminal justice, was recognized by the Time for Change Foundation with its 2024 Community Champion Award.
Montgomery Van Wart (public administration), Cary Barber (history) and Miranda McIntyre (psychology) collaborated on a study that examined the likelihood of another U.S. civil war; Jim Estes (finance) offered tips on how to select the least expensive auto liability insurance; Brian Levin (criminal justice, emeritus) was interviewed by news media about incidents of antisemitism, racism and bias against the LGBTQ community; and Barbara Flores (education, emeritus) commented on a state Assembly bill that would mandate that reading instruction be aligned with the “science of reading.”
Jess Block Nerren (communication studies) was interviewed about The Cognitive Collective on campus, Mahmood Nikbakhtzadeh (health science and human ecology) will be a guest speaker at a meeting of the ACS San Gorgonio chapter, and Mark Agars (psychology) coauthored a study about supporting workers with chronic illnesses.
She's in the Top 3! On the May 12 show, Abi Carter was voted one of the Top 3 contestants on "American Idol." Carter will next appear on the "American Idol" finale on Sunday, May 19, on the ABC network.