Meet CSUSM Police Officer David Angulo and his K-9 partner Armor, North San Diego County's only explosive detection canine team. With a strong bond and Armor's even stronger nose, the duo serves and protects CSUSM and beyond. Here are nine facts you might not know about this incredible, and inseparable, team.

Music professor and saxaphonist Merryl Goldberg has found that her music background has helped her find her rhythm in the boxing ring. She's no lightweight in the classroom or on the mat, and she packs a wicked left hook.

Yes, you can go to college . . . and we have a place for you here at CSUSM! That's the message that we want all of our region's youth to hear through a unique program known as the Alliance to Accelerate Excellence in Education—or, simply, The Alliance.The Alliance, comprised of 10 partner school districts, is a regionally-focused initiative aimed at improving the college attendance and graduation rates of students in our region. With a focus on traditionally underserved youth as well as first generation college students, The Alliance works with families, teachers, administrators, and community members to support all students in achieving academic success.Learn more at csusm.edu/alliance

As a teenager, Francisco said he was constantly told he wasn’t smart enough or wealthy enough to attend college. Rather than discourage him, it fueled a desire to pursue an education and help his family. Now a biological sciences student at CSUSM, Francisco is on track to earn his Ph.D. and follow his dream.Read more: https://news.csusm.edu/francisco-fernandez-biology-student/

CSUSM is stepping forward into the future. We are bold and imaginative, determined and resilient. We climb forward with our sights set beyond the staircase.Will you step forward with us? csusm.edu/forwardtogether

The class of 2018 danced, cheered and celebrated their accomplishments at CSUSM's Commencement ceremonies on May 18 and 19, 2018.

Perseverance. Persistence. Passion. We celebrate our Class of 2018 who have done whatever it takes to reach graduation day.Song: Whatever It Takes by Imagine Dragons

With over 100 interactive and hands-on activities, thousands of science enthusiasts of all ages explored the fun and wonder of science at Super STEM Saturday on March 10, 2018.The annual science festival is held at CSUSM in partnership with The Classical Academies, and concluded the 10-day San Diego Festival of Science and Engineering, the largest celebration of innovation and science education in Southern California.

Former employee of the Prohoroff Poultry Farm, Arturo Villalobos reminisces as he looks across campus to the site where he first met civil rights leader César Chávez. Though 40 years have passed since that meeting, the families' connection to this land continues to run deep.

Amid the excited roars over 1,000 students and fans at Cougar Madness, CSUSM’s mascot debuted with a new look, feel and attitude. Watch the journey as Crash the Cougars transforms to get game ready for NCAA Division II.Filmed and Edited by: CSUSM Office of Communications Intern Videographers Kyle Jay Husley '21 + Mason Broadway '21