California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus

09/18/2026

In celebration of National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week, CSUSB is proud to recognize Dr. Edna Martinez, associate vice president and administrator in charge of the Palm Desert Campus. 🎉

As the campus’s first Latina to lead the Palm Desert Campus in its 40-year history, Dr. Martinez is helping to expand educational access and create stronger pathways to success for students throughout the Coachella Valley.

A graduate of a Hispanic-Serving Institution herself, she understands firsthand the transformative power of an education rooted in opportunity and belonging. 💙🐾

Read more about her journey and impact: https://www.csusb.edu/inside/article/598478/edna-martinez-advances-student-success-and-equity-csusb-palm-desert-campus

09/17/2026

CSUSB’s Palm Desert Campus wrapped up its HSI Week celebration on a sweet note with Paletas del Corazón! 💖

Dra. Edna Martinez, associate vice president of the Palm Desert Campus, and Dra. Avi Rodriguez, executive director of student engagement, made their way across campus sharing paletas and connecting with students.

It was a wonderful opportunity to hear directly from students, learn about their experiences and remind them that they are supported and valued at PDC. 💙

09/16/2026

Coyote Pride is shining bright during National Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week! 🐺💙

Washington Monthly has named Cal State San Bernardino one of the nation’s top Hispanic-Serving Institutions, ranking CSUSB No. 7 in the nation.✨

This recognition reflects what makes our Coyote community special: a commitment to creating opportunities, supporting student success and helping every student realize their potential.

🔗 Read more: https://www.csusb.edu/inside/article/598311/washington-monthly-names-csusb-one-its-top-hispanic-serving-universities

09/15/2026

09/14/2026

¡Lotería! 🎉 We kicked off HSI Week at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus with a fun game celebrating culture, community and connection. It was the perfect way to bring our Coyotes together and begin a week honoring the important role Hispanic-Serving Institutions play in empowering students and strengthening our communities. 💙🐾

09/14/2026

Ready to take your business to the next level? 🚀

The CSUSB Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation, in partnership with the Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center, is offering the Fall 2026 Mini MBA – AI and Cyber Edition!

This free 10-week program (thanks to the City of Palm Desert there is no cost to attend) gives entrepreneurs and small business owners practical tools to start, strengthen and grow their businesses. Participants will explore the “greatest hits” of an MBA—from financial fundamentals and human resources to artificial intelligence, technology integration, funding and scaling—while learning from CSUSB faculty, industry experts and experienced entrepreneurs.

It’s also a great opportunity to connect with fellow business owners and the Coachella Valley’s growing entrepreneurial community.

Learn more: https://www.csusb.edu/inside/article/598211/csusb-school-entrepreneurship-offering-fall-mini-mba-palm-desert

Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship Jack H. Brown College Palm Desert ERC

09/11/2026

Today, the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus welcomed K–12 counselors, community college professionals, educational leaders and student advocates for the CSUSB Counselors’ and Educators’ Summit. 📚

Attendees received important updates on admissions, financial aid, enrollment initiatives, dual enrollment opportunities and student success resources. Discussions also explored emerging degree pathways, workforce readiness, impacted programs and the growing role of AI in education and career preparation.

Most importantly, the event provided an opportunity to strengthen partnerships and collaborate on creating clearer pathways to higher education for students throughout the Coachella Valley and beyond. Thank you to everyone who joined us and continues to champion college access and educational attainment across our region! 🐾🎓

Cal State San Bernardino Admissions & Student Recruitment Desert Sands Unified School District Palm Springs Unified School District Coachella Valley Unified School District College of the Desert

09/11/2026

The Coachella Valley is home to a thriving hospitality industry - and students at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus are preparing to become part of it! 🌴🏨

During a recent guest speaker event on campus, Yvonne Gutierrez, Director of Human Resources, and Kevyn Houska, Colleague Experience Coordinator, from the Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas provided an inside look at the Grand Hyatt brand, workplace culture and career opportunities throughout the industry.

By connecting with professionals from one of the Coachella Valley’s premier resorts, our students are gaining real-world knowledge that will help prepare them for successful careers.

Grand Hyatt Indian Wells Resort & Villas CSUSB Marketing Department Jack H. Brown College

09/11/2026

Today, the CSUSB community joins our nation in remembering the lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honoring the courage of the first responders and everyday heroes who answered the call to help. 🇺🇸

We will never forget. 💙

09/08/2026

Cal State San Bernardino has been named among TIME's America’s Best Colleges of 2026–2027, joining 500 public and private institutions recognized for student success, educational value, campus resources and student demand. 🤩🎉

This recognition highlights the value CSUSB provides to its students and graduates, as well as the university’s continued impact across the Inland Empire, Coachella Valley and beyond. 🐾🐺

Read more: https://bit.ly/4hbr2lL

TIME