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Once a CSUSB student searching for his own artistic direction, Luis Rodriguez now helps students discover theirs. Through teaching, mentorship and his work as a practicing artist and curator, Rodriguez is passing forward the encouragement that helped shape his own journey.
October 15, 2026

CSUSB alumnus and lecturer Luis Rodriguez brings his journey full circle, drawing from his experiences as an artist to mentor students while curating his first group exhibition, “Sueño Eterno,” at College of the Desert.

Illustration of people of various disabilities, genders and ethnicities against a rainbow background.
October 15, 2026

Purdue professor Rua Williams’ opening talk will focus on eugenics, artificial intelligence and disability. Williams is the author of “Disabling Intelligences: Legacies of Eugenics and How We Are Wrong about AI.” The talk is free and open to the public and will take place on Zoom beginning at noon.

"The Class" graphic
October 13, 2026

The PBS documentary series “The Class” follows six students pursuing their college dreams during the pandemic. Join the free screening on Tuesday, Oct. 27, at CSUSB’s Performing Arts Center, with a reception at 3:30 p.m., screening at 4 p.m. and a Q&A with the cast and filmmakers afterward. The event is open to the public.

Anthony Tallent
October 6, 2026

Transfer student Anthony Tallent discovered CSUSB’s motion capture lab, gaining hands-on experience with Hollywood technology while building an industry-ready portfolio and opening unexpected paths in education, gaming and entertainment.

Coyote for Life wall on the CSUSB campus
October 1, 2026

Whether prospective students want to begin classes in January or August, Cal State San Bernardino is accepting applications for both spring and fall 2027. The spring application deadline has been extended to Oct. 15 for first-time freshmen and transfer students, while fall applications are now open for submission.

Held Sept. 12 at Cal State San Bernardino, RAFFMA Community Day marked the museum’s fall opening and 30th anniversary.
September 14, 2026

At the Sept. 12 event, visitors explored two exhibitions – “Gathered Here,” honoring the people who shaped RAFFMA, and “To See Through,” curated by CSUSB professor and glass artist Katherine Gray, examining how light, materials and perception influence what we see. Together, the exhibitions enriched the museum’s 30th-anniversary celebration by reflecting on its history while introducing visitors to new artistic perspectives.

Photo illustration of author Jennifer Givhan and the cover of her book, “Salt and Bones.”
September 9, 2026

UPDATE: Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Jennifer Givhan book giveaway, signing, and discussion scheduled for Tuesday, Sept. 15, has been canceled.

“To See Through” will be on view Sept. 12-Dec. 12 at the Robert and Frances Fullerton Museum of Art at Cal State San Bernardino.
September 8, 2026

What can we discover when we look beyond the surface? RAFFMA’s “To See Through” explores transparency, translucency and the visible versus the invisible. The exhibition is curated by Katherine Gray, professor, renowned glass artist and Netflix’s “Blown Away” resident evaluator.

Center for Global Innovation, Faculty in the News
August 28, 2026

Ahlam Muhtaseb (media studies) presented the Phoenix of Gaza XR project in Japan, Paloma Villegas (sociology) published a book on the experience of migrant students in Canada, and Cari Goetz (psychology) and Sishi Wu (criminal justice) recently published their research.