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Aztecs Rock Hunger celebrates 15 years of fighting food insecurity

The campaign provides vital support to the SDSU Economic Crisis Response Team, A.S. Food Pantry and the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.

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Grant aims for a greener, shadier SDSU Imperial Valley

The Imperial Irrigation District has put up $35,000 for trees and shaded seating in the brutal heat of both the Calexico and Brawley campuses.

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SDSU Imperial Valley nursing lecturer certified as expert in field of health care simulation

Andrea Sanchez, nursing skills and simulation coordinator, earned the certification to support hands-on experience for students.

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SDSU Impact

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Celebrating 60 years of doctoral level chemistry

The stories of three San Diego State alumni ― a nun who investigated cancer treatment, a leader in medical diagnostics, and an expert in semiconductor science ― who made an impact.

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Insurance commissioner selects SDSU School of Public Health for study on Medi-Cal and Covered California impacts

This research aims to provide independent, data-driven insights on costs, savings, and economic outcomes related to health care expansions for undocumented Californians.

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Baby steps, safe spaces and making a difference at SDSU

Following an example set by her father, Victoria Tapia is determined to help Latinx students feel connected.

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Solutions

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Commitment to sustainability yields another high green rating for SDSU

The university’s wide-ranging efforts include an undergraduate degree in sustainability and the work of the Associated Students group Green Love.

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Future therapy professionals offer wellness support for the students of today

Trainees at the Center for Community Counseling and Engagement offer free support sessions to SDSU students and their families.

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Research and Philanthropy: How private support can help fill a gap

The Prebys Foundation kick-started a critical new source of funding for pivotal work in labs and for graduate students.

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SDSU Alumni

SDSU launches four new nursing programs to address critical healthcare needs

New clinical doctoral opportunities prepare nurses to lead in family, adult-gerontology and psychiatric mental health care.

Alumni Spotlight, Johamy Morales

Morales (‘06) serves as the Artistic Director at Seattle Children’s Theatre, one of the nation’s most prestigious theatres for young audiences

From coins to community

SDSU alumni Michelle and Matthew Marsh built a vending business covering much of three states. They recently turned their success satisfying customer cravings into a gift that helps SDSU students facing hardships

Calling the majors: Josh Suchon takes big step toward MLB broadcast dream

Building on skills honed at SDSU’s journalism program, Suchon’s path from student media to the broadcast booth shows the power of persistence and passion.

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Aztec Voices

SDSU President Adela de la Torre dressed in a white blazer stands at the podium and delivers a speech during the 2025 All-University Convocation attended by hundreds
This is our moment to take everything SDSU stands for -- equity, excellence and impact -- and apply it with precision to the challenges and possibilities ahead. Each of you has a role to play this year in projects that will enable and shape our future.

— SDSU President Adela de la Torre, from President de la Torre to SDSU: Get set for ‘a year of opportunity and audacity’