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One Water Lab Opens at SDSU Mission Valley, Advancing Research, Education and Community Impact
Ribbon-cutting ceremony marks opening of SDSU Mission Valley's first dedicated research facility focused on sustainable water solutions
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- Research on breast cancer prepares students for medical careers
- Aztecs Rock Hunger returns to feed the need
- New initiative will foster California-Mexico partnerships across CSUs
- Better nutrition on a budget in Hispanic communities
- Sensory-friendly orchestral concerts for the whole family starting Oct. 24
Campus News
Prized 'Dune' book gets a day outside the University Library vault
A screening of a documentary on the “Dune” film that never was gives fans a chance to see an ultra-rare volume of its storyboards and artwork.
New center at SDSU to shape the future of research across the African diaspora
The Africana Research & Cultural Renaissance Center creates a home for research, cultural restoration and community partnership.
From high school dropout to CSU trustees' award winner: A remarkable transformation
Six years ago, Christian Ramirez vowed to change his life’s trajectory. Now, the College of Education master’s student has claimed a statewide honor — and his sense of self-worth.
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He played under Don Coryell. Now his number’s back in the locker room, part of a meaningful gift to SDSU Athletics.
Inspiring innovation: The Zahn family's impact at SDSU
An astronomer’s guide to viewing the Perseid meteor shower
Business student clicks with early start as Lavin entrepreneur
Scientists uncover molecular trigger that turns liquid spider silk into one of nature’s strongest fibers
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SDSU Impact
Students meet pre-schoolers, and guess who’s doing the learning
Child development undergraduates at SDSU deepen their understanding of child behavior and imagine themselves in careers during observations in their own backyard.
Snakes’ hidden colors and six other postdoctoral projects addressing critical scientific issues
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation grants SDSU $1.5 million to bolster the research of biology and chemistry scholars from around the world.
NSF awards $5M across three institutions to enhance data protection for users nationwide
Experts from San Diego State University, Arizona State University and University of Utah join forces to develop a new privacy-enhancing cybersecurity infrastructure
Giving
ARCS Foundation boosts scholarships for 11 SDSU doctoral researchers
Longtime university partner increases awards by 25%, continuing more than four decades of investment in SDSU students and research
For Mark Filanc, investing in students delivers a return and strengthens the construction workforce
Through philanthropic support, including donor-advised fund gifts, as well as industry leadership and involvement, the longtime SDSU partner is helping prepare students and strengthen the construction industry.
Terry Atkinson makes a lasting investment in Aztec basketball
The SDSU alumnus and Wall Street veteran’s transformational planned gift will create permanent support for men’s basketball while also expanding his investment in students and faculty across the university.
SDSU Alumni
It started with a cold call: Alumna’s journey from mall job to professor
The support of her mother and faculty mentors paved the way for Rosa Arriaga’s success as a non-traditional student. Now she’s paying it forward with a naming gift for SDSU’s newest academic building.
De la Torre looks toward building upon SDSU’s historic impact
At the All-University Convocation, the president said SDSU remains a powerful engine for personal and community transformation.
'Center' of attention: Fowler alumna scores anchor role at ultimate sports news show
Keiana Martin watched ESPN’s SportsCenter with her dad as a child. Now she works there.
Study globally, innovate locally: two case studies in entrepreneurship
Learning experiences overseas inspired two SDSU alumni to launch innovative startups.
SDSU Magazine
The Wait Is Over
After much anticipation, SDSU’s first season in the Pac-12 Conference is underway. Meet seven Aztecs leading the way in the opening months of competition.
The House That Judson Built
Twenty-five years ago, David Judson (’92) inherited the family business. It just happened to be America’s oldest family-run stained-glass studio. With more than a century of tradition behind him, how would he shape what came next?
What’s Your Game-Day Superstition?
Before the first Pac-12 whistle blew, SDSU Magazine wanted to know what gets the Aztec football team locked in before kickoff. Here are 13 superstitions and routines that stood out.
Aztec Voices
The Fowler College of Business had a strong reputation, and I was able to stay relatively close to home. Add in perfect weather and one of the best college towns in the country, and it wasn’t a difficult decision. SDSU checked every box and then some.
— Keiana Marti ('10), ESPN SportsCenter anchor, from 'Center' of attention: Fowler alumna scores anchor role at ultimate sports news show