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THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2026

Rep. Aguilar Delivers Over $1 Million to Strengthen Al Technology and Workforce at California State University, San Bernardino

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NO SAN BERNARDINO, CA Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) announced that he secured $1,031,000 in community project funding for CSUSB's Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Vir- tual Reality (VR) Research and Retraining Center, which provides students with opportu- nities for training with AI and VR technology. This grant funding will expand the Inland Em- pire's AI and VR capabilities, strengthening the region's cybersecurity, supply chain and logistics workforce.

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N BERNARDING life better for people in the Inland Empire," said Rep. Pete Aguilar. "That's why I am so proud to deliver $1 million in community proj- ect funding for CSUSB's Artificial Intelligence and Virtual Reality Research and Retraining Center to help prepare our next generation for the new age of technology. This grant funding will strengthen our region's technology and workforce by providing CSUSB students with opportunities for training in AI and VR tech- nology. This is just the beginning. I'll continue to fight for more funding to ensure our stu- dents in San Bernardino have the opportuni- ties to succeed and build their lives right here in the Inland Empire."

"We are deeply grateful to Congressman Pete Aguilar for his leadership and steadfast sup- port of Cal State San Bernardino and the Inland Empire," said Tomás D. Morales, President, California State University, San Bernardino. "This funding accelerates CSUSB's leadership in AI and virtual reality research while expand- ing workforce development opportunities that directly benefit the Inland Empire's growing technology and logistics sectors."

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