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A year of record-breaking philanthropy fuels growth, reaches massive milestone for generosity
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.
Recent News
- Grant expands collaboration in health and human services workforce development
- Student teacher standouts in Imperial Valley will keep their classroom skills close to home
- Chemistry Ph.D. student reflects on SDSU experience in final year of program
- Transportation researchers heading into high schools with safe-driving education tools
- SDSU research leads to law safeguarding homebuyers against thirdhand smoke exposure
Campus News
HARMONY furthers SDSU’s work to support Indigenous youth wellness
Building on three decades of partnerships, a new federal grant supports training school counselors and psychologists to work in tribal communities.
SDSU, Southwestern College expand educational access through new University Center partnership
In-person and online offerings, helping to create a seamless transfer pathway, begin next fall.
SDSU earns national diversity award for fourth straight year
Insight Into Academia spotlights SDSU’s academic excellence and equity leadership in 2025 issue
SDSU Impact
Gut health discovery made using microscopic worms — found close at hand
Robert Luallen’s biology lab turns to nematodes to understand complex gut microbiome issues
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.
Lessons of global citizenship, delivered on location
Through internships and home stays, SDSU’s Mundt Peace Fellows gain firsthand understanding of life, work, and social justice in South Africa.
Giving
Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign expands to SDSU Imperial Valley to tackle food insecurity
The fundraiser, which runs through Nov. 30, directly benefits the Imperial Valley food pantry.
Easing stress and creating opportunity: The lifelong impact of donor support for scholarships
An accounting student’s story shows how financial aid from donors can help undergraduates focus on their studies and achieve the kind of success that fuels career readiness.
SDSU Alumni
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.
‘Rejection is just redirection:’ SDSU graduate pivots to pursue master’s degree in Australia
A semi-finalist for a prestigious Fulbright award, Joaquin Ramoso didn’t win but refined his intentions for grad school to attain his academic goals
Aztec Voices
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