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Stephen Lehigh
August 6, 2026

Stephen Lehigh, a CSUSB English lecturer, taught literature, digital humanities and social justice courses while advancing cross-campus online education throughout the California State University system. He passed away recently in an accident while camping on the East Coast.

University Hall, Faculty in the News
July 30, 2026

Meredith Conroy (political science) wrote an opinion column on the collapse of Graham Platner’s campaign for U.S. Senate in Maine and Lucy Lewis (music) discussed the upcoming auditions for the San Bernardino Symphony Youth Orchestra.

Gabe Orozco
July 8, 2026

Voice major Gabe Orozco will make his Hollywood Bowl debut in “Music from the Films of Wes Anderson” July 10-12.

CSUSB is now accepting Spring 2027 applications
July 7, 2026

Prospective students can explore eligible bachelor’s degree programs, review admission requirements and apply before the application deadline of Sept. 30. Spring 2027 classes begin in January.

Angel C. Guerra
June 1, 2026

Cal State San Bernardino graduate Angel C. Guerra and co-author Sandy Avina will celebrate the publication of their new book, “Riskfetti: Risk Management for the Rest of Us,” a practical risk management guide, with a book launch Thursday, June 18, in Riverside.

William Beshears (left) and Oraib Mango
May 20, 2026

Now in its fifth year, smARTshow is an annual exhibition of student artwork made possible through a decade-long partnership between Cal State San Bernardino and Manuel A. Salinas Creative Arts Elementary School. 

Two members of CSUSB’s Class of 2026 celebrate at the ceremony for the College of Arts and Letters and the James R. Watson and Judy Rodriguez Watson College of Education at Toyota Arena on May 16.
May 18, 2026

More than 3,100 graduates were honored over five ceremonies May 15-16 at the Toyota Arena in Ontario. “Calling CSUSB education transformational is not an exaggeration,” university President Tomás D. Morales said. “I have seen this truth demonstrated again and again in the lives of the students who entrust this university with their academic dreams and goals.”

Students, faculty, staff and friends of the university attended the ribbon-cutting ceremony officially opening the Santos Manuel Student Union North in 2022.
May 15, 2026

This installment looks at the university during the 2020s, when the university navigated the challenges of a global pandemic while expanding academic programs, research activity and regional impact. Yet that didn’t deter Cal State San Bernardino from its mission to help its students define their futures.

From left, Filimon Fregoso, Alexander Valdez Jr, Annabelle Su and Kenia Castaneda.
May 12, 2026

Cal State San Bernardino’s College of Arts and Letters has named Alexander Valdez Jr., Kenia Castaneda, Annabelle Su and Filimon Fregoso as its 2025-26 Outstanding Students. The honorees will be celebrated during the college’s Commencement ceremony at 9 a.m. May 16 at Toyota Arena.