CSUSB School of Social Work

06/30/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Nicole Arkadie on her promotion to Associate Professor and the awarding of tenure! This well-deserved achievement reflects her dedication, excellence in teaching, and meaningful contributions to our school. Please join us in celebrating this exciting milestone. Congratulations, Dr. Arkadie!

06/25/2026

Thank you for your continued contributions and for embodying the values of our profession. Congratulations on this well-deserved recognition!

06/02/2026

A huge shout-out to our BASW juniors at the Palm Desert Campus for the outstanding advocacy work they're doing in the community. Keep inspiring us all!

Featured below are Mariah, Ashley, Angelbert, and Antonia.
Morongo Unified School District

05/13/2026

We were honored to welcome Dr. Corey A. Jackson, Assemblymember for California’s 60th District and proud CSUSB alumnus, to campus earlier this month for a conversation with social work students.

Drawing from his journey in public service,
Assemblymember Corey Jackson discussed the vital role community organizing plays in shaping legislative priorities and advancing public policy. He also reflected on how his background in social work continues to inform his approach to leadership, advocacy, and decision-making.

Dr. Jackson's insights offered valuable inspiration and guidance for students interested in careers in policy, advocacy, and public leadership. Thank you, Dr. Jackson, for investing in changemakers.

05/12/2026

Professor Yawen Li of the CSUSB School of Social Work led a group of students, including social work students, on an immersive study abroad experience in China.

Students explored major institutions and cultural landmarks while gaining firsthand insight into healthcare systems, community practices, and everyday life. The program provided a meaningful opportunity to examine how care and well-being vary across different cultural contexts.

Reflecting on the experience, Professor Li shared: “When students engage directly with different healthcare systems and cultural approaches to well-being, their perspectives expand and become more complete in meaningful ways—especially in how they understand care across cultures.” https://www.csusb.edu/inside/article/596026/csusb-students-explore-chinas-healthcare-culture-immersive-study-abroad

05/05/2026

CSUSB School of Social Work faculty and students participated in the 2026 NASW-CA Legislative Lobby Days in Sacramento on April 12–13.
This annual event brought together more than 1,200 social workers, students, and educators from across California to engage in policy education, connect with legislators, and advocate for meaningful change. We are honored to contribute to advancing social justice and strengthening our communities through collective action.
NASW-CA Chapter California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus

04/06/2026

We’re proud to celebrate our Title IV-E alum and faculty member, Shirley “Kippi” Begay, for this well-deserved feature.

The CSUSB School of Social Work recognizes and deeply appreciates Kippi’s impactful work and ongoing contributions to Native American children and their families. Such dedication continues to inspire our community and advance meaningful change. California State University, San Bernardino Palm Desert Campus

As a child welfare social worker with Napa County’s Department of Children and Family Services and Title IV-E alumnus, Shirley “Kippi” Begay wakes up every day knowing that she has found work with purpose. A former Care Coordinator with the Native American Health Center in Oakland, Kippi, who ...