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A class to ‘set you up for the future’

Adulting 101 empowered students to balance financial planning, career development, and civic engagement after college.

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Leadership meets learning: President de la Torre’s return to the classroom

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.

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Living Land Acknowledgment artwork at SDSU Imperial Valley celebrates new beginnings

“Return of the Kumeyaay Creator,” found in front of the library at SDSU Imperial Valley, Calexico, tells the story of Maayehaa, the Creator God Spirit.

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SDSU Impact

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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

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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.

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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.

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Giving

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Endowed chair established in construction management

Reza Akhavian is the first recipient of the position, established with support from local industry.

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'My story was not over' — the impact of the Courage Through Cancer Fund

When a family health scare threatened her dream of a college education, Jaimie Erle and her parents found support to carry on.

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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.

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SDSU Alumni

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.

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.

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

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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