The San Bernardino Valley College Foundation has once again been awarded a $25,000 grant from Southern California Edison. The funds will be used to provide $1,000 scholarships to 25 students studying STEM subjects. This scholarship, which was first awarded by the Foundation in 2014, is granted to students who are …
Read More »Mobile app shows kids what a career in health care is like
A new mobile app created in partnership between San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools (SBCSS) and Skillsgapp introduces students to the settings, skills and opportunities of the health care industry. The free app, available on iOS and Google Play app stores, is tailored for middle and high school students. Users …
Read More »CSUSB ranked among top universities for Hispanic students
Earlier this month the Hispanic Outlook in Higher Education magazine published their Top 100 Colleges and Universities for Hispanics ranking. California State University, San Bernardino ranked 20th in bachelor’s degrees granted to Latinx students and 8th in awarding English language and literature/letters degrees. Each year, Hispanic Outlook on Education features …
Read More »Sierra High School named one of America’s Healthiest Schools
Sierra High School has been recognized as one of America’s Healthiest Schools by the Alliance for a Healthier Generation in recognition for its dedication to supporting the health and well-being of students, staff, and families. Sierra is one of 781 schools across 36 states in the U.S. honored this school …
Read More »San Bernardino Community College District receives funding for new facility
The San Bernardino Community College District (SBCCD) received a $3 million EDA grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce for their Economic Development and Corporate Training program. SBCCD will use the funds to construct a multi-purpose instructional facility to expand workforce training in high-demand occupations including HVAC maintenance and repair, …
Read More »U.S. News & World Report ranks CSUSB 4th in social mobility
California State University, San Bernardino is one of the nation’s top universities when it comes to social mobility for its students, according to U.S. News & World Report, which ranked the school fourth in its annual Best Colleges rankings. That is a vast improvement over last year’s placing just outside …
Read More »Morales appointed CSU Presidential Advisor for Native American Initiatives
Cal State San Bernardino President Tomás D. Morales has been appointed as the California State University Presidential Advisor to the chancellor and Board of Trustees for Native American Initiatives by interim Chancellor Jolene Koester. In this role, Morales will advise fellow CSU presidents and university system leadership to further develop …
Read More »District names Goodwin as Director of Communications
The San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) announced MaryRone Goodwin will serve as the District’s new Director of Communications and Community Relations. The appointment was effective September 5. “We are thrilled to welcome MaryRone to the San Bernardino City Unified School District family,” Superintendent Arellano said. “At the heart …
Read More »Superintendent to hold series of forums to discuss district’s future
San Bernardino City Unified School District (SBCUSD) Superintendent Mauricio Arellano is holding a series of forums where employees, families, and the community at large can come discuss and share thoughts about the future of San Bernardino City Unified schools. The forums, which run August 28 through September 12, aim to …
Read More »Palmerton new director of Services to Students with Disabilities
Services to Students with Disabilities (SSD) at Cal State San Bernardino selected Lori Palmerton as the department’s new director. Palmerton comes to CSUSB from Cal State Fullerton where she was the director of Disability Support Services (DSS) for seven years. In this role, Palmerton serves as CSUSB’s lead administrator for …
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