We Hit $1 Billion. Now We Go Beyond!

On March 12, Cal State San Bernardino President Tomás D. Morales announced that the University’s Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship (RLCE) has reached a major milestone, officially surpassing $1 billion in small business economic impact - ahead of schedule. The goal was to reach this milestone by 2028. Instead, the Center’s dedicated team of business professionals achieved it at the end of 2025.

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Led by the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation, CSUSB's graduate programs once again earn top honors!

Cal State San Bernardino’s graduate programs in entrepreneurship have once again been recognized among the world’s best, earning a Top 50 spot globally from The Princeton Review and Entrepreneur magazine for 2026. For the fifth consecutive year, CSUSB is featured in the prestigious annual ranking of entrepreneurship programs, placing No. 36 in the world and No. 7 in the West.

This recognition places CSUSB’s entrepreneurship graduate programs in elite company worldwide and underscores the university’s growing reputation as a hub for innovation, venture creation and entrepreneurial leadership. CSUSB also remains the only entrepreneurship program in the Inland Empire to receive this global distinction, highlighting its unique role in advancing the region’s entrepreneurial ecosystem.

The Princeton Review’s rankings are based on a comprehensive survey of nearly 300 institutions across the U.S., Canada, Mexico and Europe, evaluating factors such as curriculum, experiential learning, faculty expertise, mentorship, and alumni success in entrepreneurship.

“Our continued recognition on this list reflects the strength of our programs, the dedication of our faculty and staff, and the drive of our students and alumni to build ventures that create real impact,” said Mike Stull, director of CSUSB’s Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship.

Full Press Release from The Princeton Review

See the full 2026 rankings here - The Princeton Review

See the full 2026 rankings here - Entrepreneur Magazine

Carmine Minerals (now BluCore Minerals) - a unique student led startup that focuses on selective extraction of lithium from low concentration solutions, was one of 24 teams selected to compete for the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Technology Commercialization (OTC) Energy Technology University Prize (EnergyTech UP)

The CSUSB startup was awarded $5,000 and will now advance through the final phases of the competition: the Refine and Pitch Phases. Each of the 24 participating teams will leverage tailored mentorship over the next few weeks to refine their market analyses and business opportunities in preparation for their final pitches in front of a panel of industry stakeholders and OTC leadership on June 30, 2025.

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The California State University Board of Trustees has approved the naming of the university’s entrepreneurship school and center as the Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship.

The California State University Board of Trustees has approved the renaming of the CSUSB School of Entrepreneurship and Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship to the Randall W. Lewis School of Entrepreneurship and Innovation and the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship.

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The agreement aims to support innovation and job growth in the Inland Empire. The partnership will offer students more opportunities for internships, research and hands-on learning.

California State University, San Bernardino and the U.S. Navy’s Naval Surface Warfare Center, Corona Division, recently signed a major Education Partnership Agreement aimed at supporting innovation, job growth and increasing opportunities for students. The ceremony on May 5 at the University Enterprises Corporation board room brought together CSUSB President Tomás D. Morales and Navy Capt. Joseph Burgon, commanding officer at NSWC Corona, who formally signed the agreement.

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The cumulative impact of the IECE reaches $846 million

The Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship at California State University, San Bernardino (CSUSB) has published its 2024 Impact Report and the data shows that the Center continues to have a growing and impactful economic presence on the startup and growth of entrepreneurs in the region.

Among the findings is that in 2024, the Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship had a total net positive economic contribution of slightly more than $146 million when the total of loans, contracts and exports are combined.

“We report only the direct economic impact that has been achieved through our business assistance programs - it doesn't account for any multiplier effects, which often estimate such impact is increased ten-fold.” said Mike Stull, Director of the Center. "Our dedicated team of business of more than 50 professionals and experts continue to make an impact on entrepreneurship in the region."

In 2024, more than 15,000 people attended IECE trainings, events, and special programs. The Randall W. Lewis Center for Entrepreneurship assisted more than 3,851 businesses with business counseling services which lead to increase in sales surpassing $51 Million.

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CSUSB Entrepreneurship students are helping drive an innovative startup that has been selected to the largest and richest student business plan competition in the world!

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The Palm Desert iHub officially rebranded and expanded to become the Palm Desert Entrepreneurial Resource Center (ERC) on March 5 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony that included networking, entertainment and refreshments provided by local small businesses. More than 130 people attended the incredible event!

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Cal State San Bernardino's Inland Empire Center for Entrepreneurship (IECE) and U.S. Bank team up to provide essential resources to help small businesses grow and prosper!

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Cal State San Bernardino student Miranda Lee is a feature story in the CSUSB news, highlighting her journey as a student in the Master of Science in Entrepreneurship and Innovation (MSEI) program and her accomplishments during her time as a graduate student

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