Each year, Cal State San Bernardino’s Palm Desert Campus gives the prestigious Rogers Scholars awards to students who demonstrate a commitment to their personal growth, compile outstanding academic records, demonstrate leadership qualities, and show a desire to serve their fellow students and communities. The 14 recipients for the 2017-2018 academic year are:

• Brett Lee Allen – psychology
• Marisela Arellano-Cabrera – nursing
• Stephanie Carranza – nursing
• Guendi Castaneira – nursing
• Melissa Ceballos – liberal studies (integrated track)
• Areli Gonzalez – nursing
• Angelique Hodges – criminal justice
• Mark G. Mendez – administration: accounting concentration
• Ashley Moeller – administration: accounting concentration
• Jennifer Munoz – nursing
• Jacqueline Ortiz – nursing
• Nicole Phillips – liberal studies (credential)
• Melanie Valencia – liberal studiesn(integrated track)
• Rolando Vela Pina – criminal justice

The recipients of the scholarship were honored at a banquet where they met John Rogers, the son of Mary Stuart Rogers, and his family. Since its establishment, the Rogers Scholarship has awarded more than $1 million to students at the CSUSB Palm Desert Campus.