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S. Terri Gomez Named President of Cal State SB side CSUSB's dedicated and tal- ented faculty and staff- a univer- sity that serves the communities that have shaped me and honors the values that have guided my career."

"Dr. Gomez is a principled and respected leader known for her student-centered approach to in- stitutional decision-making," said Jack B. Clarke Jr., CSU Board of Trustees member and chair of the CSUSB Presidential Search Committee. "The committee is confident Dr. Gomez will build on CSUSB's strong foundation as the region's anchor institution, ensuring that students realize the full promise of a CSU education and that the university continues to drive the Inland Empire's social and economic prosperity."

During her 27-year career in higher education, Gomez has championed innovative, equity- centered strategies that strengthen academic achievement, improve graduation and transfer outcomes, expand research opportunities and enhance institutional effective ness. She has led transformative initiatives in academic innovation, artificial intelligence in teaching and learning, career-connected education, enrollment strategy and regional K-16 partnerships that increase educational access and workforce readiness.

As provost and vice president for Academic Affairs at Cal Poly Pomona since 2023, Gomez has advanced efforts to strengthen proactive advising, expanded stu- dent success teams and increased institutional capacity to support students at scale. These collective efforts have delivered significant and measurable institutional gains in first-time four-year and six-year graduation rates, while strengthen- ing outcomes for first-generation, Pell-eligible and transfer students.

Gomez joined Cal Poly Pomona in 1999 as a faculty member in the Department of Ethnic and Wom- en's Studies, where she advanced to full professor and served as department chair. Her academic leadership roles at the university have included those of interim as- sociate dean, associate vice presi- dent for Student Success, and associate provost for Student Suc- cess, Equity and Innovation.

A first-generation college stu- dent, Gomez began her higher ed- ucation journey at San Bernardino Valley College before transferring to UCLA, where she earned her bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees in political science.

Gomez will assume the univer- sity presidency on August 3.

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"Town N Out" showcases San Bernardino CB's authentic story- telling, lyrical talent, and home- town pride through standout tracks including "Woke," "Dance on Me," "Bang Bang," "Tokyo," "Here I Go," and several other high-energy songs that reflect the culture and spirit of the City of San Bernardino.

The event was hosted by Mack Pepperboy of 9Hunnit9 and Emo- ni J., who kept the audience en ergized throughout the evening. Guests also enjoyed performances from an impressive lineup of lo- cal talent, including Comedian Brett as Is, 9Sshot, BTKW3ezy, Prophet II, DC OffxTop, IEzLit- testDyke, Dice Lee, Risk Taker Kash, YD, and Maya Janai. "LUE Productions is extremely

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LUE Productions Celebrates the Successful Debut Album

Release of San Bernardino CB's "Town N Out"

To commemorate this exciting proud of San Bernardino CB and milestone, LUE Productions host- this significant accomplishment," ed an official album release cel- said LuCretia "Lue" Dowdy, ebration on Saturday, July 25, at Founder and CEO of LUE Pro- The Hidden Gem in San Bernardi- ductions. "This project represents no. The evening brought together dedication, perseverance, and the music lovers, artists, and commu- incredible talent that exists right nity supporters to celebrate one of here in the Inland Empire. We the Inland Empire's rising hip-hop encourage everyone—especially talents. those from the Dino-to support local music by streaming, down- loading, and sharing Town N Out."

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LUE Productions extends its sincere appreciation to everyone who attended the album release celebration, the performers, pro- duction team, supporters, and all those who contributed to mak- ing both the event and the album launch a tremendous success.

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