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Twelve young men and women on a green lawn pose in two rows, all wearing either red and black clothing or tops with San Diego State University logos. A Mission Revival style building is behind them.

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.

Campus News

Shawn Flanigan, Paul Kaplan, and Kim Kras in Pretoria. (Courtesy of Shawn Flanigan).

Advancing public affairs through global collaboration

New School of Public Affairs and University of Pretoria partnership advances global research, teaching, and student engagement, highlighted by a lecture from South African scholar Stellah Lubinga

From left: Sally Casanova Scholars Rei Perez Munoz, Leslie Gomez and Daniela Hernandez. (Photo by Emely Luna.)

Eight SDSU students earn prestigious CSU pre-doctoral scholarships

Selected for the 2025-26 California Pre-Doctoral Program, students will receive funding and mentorship to pursue doctoral studies and diversify the future professoriate.

Lupita Zamora photographed in her cap and gown.

‘X’ as in exceptional

A mentorship program for future PR professionals worked wonders for this new graduate, who landed a job in less than a week.

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SDSU Impact

Alana Dillette, associate professor in the Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management at San Diego State University. (Courtesy photo)

“Empowered Beginnings” report calls for stronger protections in Black maternal health

SDSU’s Alana Dillette spotlights the barriers Black mothers face in maternity care, and calls for policy changes to ensure equity and support for families.

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SDSU Alumni

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.

Joseph Martin Waters premieres rock opera in New York featuring SDSU students and alumni

SDSU talent shines in Waters’ psychedelic reimagining of Siddhartha at NYC premiere

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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’