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Over $142 million in gifts – a new annual high – helped push SDSU’s endowment past $500 million and surpassed $1 billion in giving since the arrival of President Adela de la Torre in 2018.

For the first time in eight years, the president returned to her roots as a decorated professor to teach a graduate course on leadership in higher education.

In-person and online offerings, helping to create a seamless transfer pathway, begin next fall.

SDSU ranked No. 28 in California and is the only California State University campus included on this year’s list

At 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.

The annual Presidential Staff Excellence Awards recognize contributions and efforts made by SDSU staff, administrators and auxiliary staff.

Two of the region’s largest public higher education institutions agree to collaborate on transfer guarantee and develop shared academic space at SDSU Mission Valley

The announcement was made on Monday, May 7. Previously, Tong served as Interim Provost since June 2023.

As 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.

The award was granted by State Sen. Steve Padilla for her work and advocacy in education and advancing human rights through research.