CSUSB Palm Desert Campus alumna introduces former President Joe Biden at Chuckwalla National Monument dedication in Washington, D.C.

Rhian Reyes '23 was born and raised in the Coachella Valley and works as a campaign organizer at Audubon California in Palm Desert, where her work focuses on community outreach, organizing and education.

Entrepreneurial Resource Center launching in Palm Desert

The newly expanded Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center will serve as a catalyst for the creation of new businesses and the growth of existing small businesses in the Coachella Valley.

State financial aid deadline extended to April 2

The California Student Aid Commission has extended the priority deadline from March 3 to April 2, giving California students and their contributors an additional 30 days to complete their Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) and the California Dream Act Application (CADAA).

College Futures Foundation ranks CSUSB among state’s top universities for economic mobility

The College Futures Foundation has recognized Cal State San Bernardino as one of the top four-year institutions in California when it comes to preparing its students with the tools for lifelong success and moving them up the economic ladder.

Womxn's History Month at CSUSB

Join us in celebrating Womxn's History Month with events and activities throughout the month of March that recognize the contributions of women in history, culture and society.

Choose CSUSB Day at PDC

Do you know someone who has been admitted to the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus?

If so, make sure they don't miss Choose CSUSB Day at PDC!

This is a fantastic opportunity for future Coyotes to explore campus life, connect with faculty and get all of their questions answered before making their college decision.

Open House Expansion Celebration for Palm Desert ERC

A special event will celebrate the launch of the new Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center and you're invited!

Join us for networking, food and refreshments.

Attendees will also have the opportunity to tour the facility, meet the team and resource partners, and learn how the enhanced ERC model provides comprehensive training, business advisory services and resource access for the community.

Cathedral City LGBT+ Days

PDC is excited to participate in the Cathedral City LGBT+ Days Bed Race and Parade on Sunday, March 9, at 11 a.m. in downtown Cathedral City.

Come on by and cheer on your local university!

President's Distinguished Lecture

Nachhattar S. Chandi, the successful entrepreneur, owner of Chandi Group USA and chairman of the Palm Springs International Film Festival, participated in the President’s Distinguished Lecture at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus on Feb. 6, where he provided attendees with an in-depth look into his remarkable business journey and his approach to leadership, innovation and community impact.

Palm Desert High School takes first place in 20th annual Academic WorldQuest competition

Seven Coachella Valley high schools competed in the 20th annual Academic WorldQuest competition at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus on Feb. 13. The event was facilitated and coordinated by Michael Karp, assistant professor of history at PDC.

PDC Career Showcase

The CSUSB Palm Desert Campus Career Center successfully hosted the PDC Spring 2025 Career Showcase on Feb. 27, bringing together 18 regional employers offering paid job and internship opportunities.

This dynamic event provided an essential platform for students to engage directly with recruiters, explore career pathways and enhance their marketability before graduation.

We thank all of the employers for participating!

Coyote Cares Day

Each year at both our Palm Desert and San Bernardino campuses, students, staff, faculty and alumni unite to give back to our local communities for Coyote Cares Day.

On Feb. 22, a group of dedicated volunteers from the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus spent the day at the Coachella Valley Rescue Mission doing yard work to help beautify their facility in Indio.

A second group stayed on campus working on two special projects:

-Writing letters to the elderly for "National Letter to an Elder Day" which encourages sending heartfelt mail to brighten an elder's day and ease isolation, reminding them they are loved and valued.

-Cleaning, coding and sorting children's books for distribution, in partnership with the Inland Empire Children's Book Project, which provides free books to organizations that serve low-income children in Riverside and San Bernardino counties.

Way to go, Yoties!

PDC kinesiology students continue their work with the Coachella Valley Firebirds

CSUSB Palm Desert Campus kinesiology students are taking what they've learned in the classroom and applying it to real life situations.

They recently assisted the Coachella Valley Firebirds with mid-season follow up body composition testing at the Acrisure Arena.

Hands on experiential learning opportunities like this help our kinesiology students gain a better understanding of what a future profession in the sports industry would be like. With unique learning experiences like this, our students can take the content learned in the classroom and apply it to a real world sports setting.

Gents Alliance Car Show

On Feb. 8, PDC hosted the 2nd Annual Gents Alliance Car Show, in partnership with OneFuture Coachella Valley, which welcomed high school students, their families and community members to campus for a day of fun, learning and networking.

Attendees had the opportunity to see amazing vehicles, connect with local organizations and businesses, and discover pathways to careers and post-secondary programs.