CSUSB welcomes newest grads to alumni family

The CSUSB Alumni Association welcomed another 750 students into the alumni family at the University’s winter commencement ceremonies, held Saturday, December 11, in Coussoulis Arena.  The ceremonies marked the second year that the campus has held a mid-year graduation for students completing their degree requirements before spring quarter.   Click here to read the full story...

Cal State SB provides economic boost to Inland region

CSUSB contributes more than $500 million in expenditures to California’s economy each year, while also supporting more than 10,000 California jobs and generating more than $28 million in state taxes, according to a report commissioned by the California State University.  The report also found that CSUSB alumni earnings generate more than $635 million to the state economy on an annual basis. Click here to read the full story...

Alumni Association offers Alumni Loan Consolidation Program

Your Alumni Association is pleased to introduce one of our newest benefits, the Alumni Loan Consolidation Program, a federally guaranteed student loan consolidation program, offered through CFS Affinity Services.  Alumni with more than $7,500 in outstanding eligible Federal student or PLUS loans may be able to lock in a fixed interest rate as low as 1.625% and lower their monthly payments by as much as 58%.  This benefit alone can save some graduates thousands of dollars! Click here to read the full story...

Former Coyote Hoopster now "World Famous" Globetrotter

Former Cal State San Bernardino basketball player Robert Banks, whose career at Cal State was hampered by leg problems, is now a part of the world-famous Harlem Globetrotters.  Banks, 26, was "discovered" by a scout for the Globetrotters while playing in a Summer Pro League at Long Beach State. Within a few weeks he was signed and accompanied the Globetrotters on a one-week, four-game tour of the Far East, playing games in Hong Kong and Macao.  Click here to read the full story...

Environmental EXPO gets top honor from Gov. Schwarzenegger

Environmental EXPO, the University’s annual environmental education festival, earned California’s highest and most prestigious environmental honor from Gov. Schawarzenegger.  Founded and led by Professor Darleen Stoner, CSUSB’s Environmental EXPO was recognized for its exceptional leadership in building public-private partnerships while conserving the environment. Click here to read the full story...

"Rebuilding" year turns into championship season for Women's Volleyball

CSUSB’s women’s volleyball team, in what was billed as a “rebuilding” year, overcame the odds this season, earning an impressive 27-4 record, a second straight regional championship, and trip to Florida for a shot at the national championship.  Boosted by senior all-Americans Brie Harris and Cathleen Price, the Coyotes also led the California Collegiate Athletic Conference in hitting percentage as well as kills, assists and blocks per game. Click here to read the full story...

Theatre chair receives Pioneer Award from local NAACP

Kathryn Ervin, chair of the university’s Theatre Arts Department, was honored by the San Bernardino branch of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People with its Pioneer Award.  Ervin, a member of the CSUSB faculty since 1989, was recognized for her leadership involvement in promoting arts in the community.  Click here to read the full story...