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A year of achievement at SDSU: 2025 in review

Recognition for exceptional research, partnerships with community colleges, athletics accomplishments and record fundraising were parts of the university’s continued momentum.

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New CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium sets ambitious path for binational prosperity

SDSU joins universities and officials across borders in pledging deeper collaboration to advance shared talent and innovation.

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Aztecs Rock Hunger breaks annual fundraising record in fight against food insecurity

In its 15th year, Aztecs Rock Hunger broke its record for donations raised to support the SDSU Economic Crisis Response Team, A.S. Food Pantry and The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.

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SDSU Impact

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Symposium highlights SDSU’s wide-ranging cancer research enterprise

The half-day event brings together scientists, students, advocates, and community partners to discuss current and future work.

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SDSU earns renewal of prestigious classification for community engagement

SDSU is nation’s only university with unique combination of classifications for student opportunity, research and athletic prowess, and social impact.

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Multilingual instructor knows the challenge firsthand

Master’s student David O’Leary learned English as a second language. The experience kindled a passion for supporting multilingual learners in schools

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Giving

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A Place to Call Home

San Diego State University’s Guardian Scholars program helps high-achieving students earn college degrees as they transition out of foster care. For many, SDSU provides the most stable living environment they have ever known.

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The power of faculty and staff philanthropy

Two retirees honor impactful careers by creating endowments in support of areas about which they are passionate.

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Fulfilling a vision

Peter J. Shaw loved sharing his business acumen and experience with business students. A $3-million gift from his family continues his legacy.

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SDSU Alumni

Alumni honor 10 for contributions to university, community

The biennial awards will be presented at a ceremony in April.

New life sciences building cements a family legacy

The facility will reflect three generations of Theilackers, including the building’s design manager, an SDSU alumnus and the creator of Campanile Mall.

San Diego State University’s enduring economic impact

SDSU continues to play a powerful role in advancing California’s economy, supporting tens of thousands of jobs, generating billions in statewide economic activity and fueling opportunity through education, research and community partnership.

Building impact across oceans

From her mother’s toy store in Turkey to co-founding Cross Ocean Ventures, SDSU alumna Zeynep Ilgaz (’00) has built her career on purpose-driven entrepreneurship and global impact.

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Aztec Voices

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Through these combined efforts, SDSU Imperial Valley is a vibrant campus where we create a healthier, more inclusive space. We are environmentally responsible to create spaces where our campus community can benefit from and for our local community who visit us year round.

— Maribel Madero, from Grant aims for a greener, shadier SDSU Imperial Valley