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SDSU named to Forbes’ 2025 America’s Best-In-State Employers list
Sep 2SDSU ranked No. 28 in California and is the only California State University campus included on this year’s list
President de la Torre to SDSU: Get set for ‘a year of opportunity and audacity’
Aug 21At the annual All-University Convocation, attended by hundreds of faculty, staff and student leaders, SDSU President Adela de la Torre said the university is standing up for its historic mission, core beliefs and community engagement.
Outstanding staff of 2024-25 honored
Aug 12The annual Presidential Staff Excellence Awards recognize contributions and efforts made by SDSU staff, administrators and auxiliary staff.
First academic building for Mission Valley: SDSU and SDCCD establish partnership to boost transfer and success rates for local students, and construct shared facility
Jul 17Two of the region’s largest public higher education institutions agree to collaborate on transfer guarantee and develop shared academic space at SDSU Mission Valley
William Tong named permanent provost of SDSU
May 14The announcement was made on Monday, May 7. Previously, Tong served as Interim Provost since June 2023.
City of San Diego honors SDSU earning historic R1 status with official proclamation
May 13As first announced in spring 2025, SDSU is the first California State University to earn the prestigious classification, reserved for less than 5% of America's universities with the highest levels of research activity.
SDSU Imperial Valley dean awarded ‘Woman of the Year’ by Senate District 18
Mar 28The award was granted by State Sen. Steve Padilla for her work and advocacy in education and advancing human rights through research.
SDSU enhances AI leadership with rollout of OpenAI’s ChatGPT Edu
Mar 17Higher ed version of popular AI tool combines premium functionality with enhanced privacy and security
SDSU President Adela de la Torre honored for advancing global education and workforce development
Mar 4De la Torre receives 2025 Award for Presidential Leadership in Internationalization for her commitment to global engagement, expanding SDSU’s international programs, and preparing students for a global workforce
SDSU earns R1 classification, joins top 5% of research universities in the U.S.
Feb 13SDSU has, for the first time, been designated an R1 university, a category historically reserved for top-tier, research-intensive doctoral degree-granting universities.
