California State University, San Bernardino

Faculty member Lacey Kendall is a strong media and communication professional with a master's degree in communication studies from CSUSB. She is a specialist in broadcast programs, preparing students for new-age professional media leadership. Lacey was the driving force behind the university's Coyote Radio. She served as an executive producer for the highly successful radio program, “My Awesome Empire,” for six years before moving to the Palm Desert Campus, where in 2019, was asked to create a new radio station for the campus. She helped create Paws Radio, which remains a fixture of the Palm Desert Campus to this day.

Alumna of the Jack H. Brown College Marie Partida '21 chose CSUSB for quality education that was close to home. To enhance her academic journey, she held a job on campus and made integral connections that proved useful for her future career in management.

After more than two decades as a truck driver, Jeremy Saavedra, first-generation biology major, decided to go back to school to become a physician assistant because his ultimate passion is helping others.

First-generation student Emmanuel Castaneda '23 says his motivation stems from his family, providing him with the constant encouragement to keep going academically and personally. He is part of the 81 percent of CSUSB students who are the first in their families to attend college. Emmanuel holds an MBA in marketing and chose CSUSB because the university is a top-ranked business school.

Alexandra Thambi '23 says one of her favorite memories is the pride and happiness she felt upon receiving her acceptance letter to CSUSB. Alexandra holds a Bachelor of Science in biology, motivated by the support of her family and her desire to become a physician. As an African American student in STEM, Alexandra faced challenges head-on and strived to leave her legacy for the future generation.