SDSU NewsCenter
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 grad's pivot from teaching to policy lands her at Harvard Graduate School
May 12Shaye Phung started her journey as an aspiring teacher. She leaves SDSU as an aspiring education policy change agent headed to graduate school at one of the world’s most prestigious universities.
SDSU grad says Women’s and Pride centers helped her turn grief into growth
May 12After the sudden loss of her mother, SDSU senior Ila Pecus found strength, purpose and healing through mentorship and community — graduating in just three years with highest honors.
Softball heads to NCAA Los Angeles Regional for third straight season
May 12SDSU will begin its NCAA Tournament against Arizona State at 7 p.m. PT on Friday.
Honorary degree recipient recognized for community impact, SDSU support
May 9Community Health Group CEO and SDSU alumna Norma A. Diaz, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology, is one of the 2025 honorary degree recipients.
SDSU's top 10 degrees among 2025 graduates
May 9More than 12,000 San Diego State University degree candidates have the opportunity to participate in the university’s 2025 commencement weekend.
Motown music inspires award-winning historical research for graduate student
May 8Maximus Miesner melds his love of music with academic research to uncover the cultural legacy of Motown in an interdisciplinary exploration of the American Dream
Aztec Men’s Golf becomes first team to sweep Mountain West Awards
May 8Justin Hastings (Golfer of the Year), Harry Takis (Freshman of the Year) and Ryan Donovan (Coach of the Year) all honored by the league, while Chanachon Chokprajakchat and Tyler Kowack joined Hastings and Takis on the all-conference team.
The long road back to preschool
May 8The first ever grads of an accelerated bachelor’s/credential program, Ana Angel Aguilar and Sophie Vratsinas are ready to make a difference as early childhood special educators.
Softball’s Quinn Waiki named MW Defensive Player of the Year
May 7Waiki wins Defensive Player of the Year; five Aztecs selected to all-MW teams.