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Terry Atkinson makes a lasting investment in Aztec basketball
The SDSU alumnus and Wall Street veteran’s transformational planned gift will create permanent support for men’s basketball while also expanding his investment in students and faculty across the university.
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Campus News
Talking in the library: The boom in podcasting at SDSU
The Digital Humanities Center has a mic for anyone. You supply the idea.
SHO Kitchen serving global flavors at new residence hall
New restaurant, part of the first phase of Evolve student housing, emphasizes scratch cooking and locally sourced ingredients.
California awards SDSU nearly $4 million to launch National Security Hub at SDSU Mission Valley
State investment will establish the first hub in SDSU Mission Valley’s Innovation District, connecting university research with industry, startups and government.
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SDSU Impact
SDSU leads international research collaboration to broaden understanding of sex workers' health
The series was published in The Lancet Public Health and expands the evidence on sex workers' well-being and occupational safety.
SDSU@Comic-Con: Brain science suggests Baby Yoda might not be a baby after all
At Comic-Con 2026, neurobiologist Elena Blanco-Suárez applies her expertise on brain development and repair to "The Mandalorian" series. See our complete list of other SDSU participants.
‘We all want to save kids’ lives’
Educational leadership doctoral candidate Mara Madrigal was the driving force behind a new law to prevent suicide among K-12 students.
Giving
It started with a cold call: Alumna’s journey from mall job to professor
The support of her mother and faculty mentors paved the way for Rosa Arriaga’s success as a non-traditional student. Now she’s paying it forward with a naming gift for SDSU’s newest academic building.
Education dean invests in future with faculty, staff belonging
Y. Barry Chung finalizes a $1.1 million estate gift to support community building initiatives in his college.
Art Flaming is investing in success
As a student-athlete he helped San Diego State win a national baseball championship. Now, Flaming is donating over $1 million with the hope of SDSU proudly raising more title banners.
SDSU Alumni
De la Torre looks toward building upon SDSU’s historic impact
At the All-University Convocation, the president said SDSU remains a powerful engine for personal and community transformation.
'Center' of attention: Fowler alumna scores anchor role at ultimate sports news show
Keiana Martin watched ESPN’s SportsCenter with her dad as a child. Now she works there.
Study globally, innovate locally: two case studies in entrepreneurship
Learning experiences overseas inspired two SDSU alumni to launch innovative startups.
Photo story: The Aztecs Behind 'The SpongeBob Musical'
A longtime fan of the cartoon, scenic designer Mathys Herbert is one of many San Diego State University alumni and students helping bring the musical to the stage through July 12 at Cygnet Theatre in Liberty Station.
Inside the SDSU Magazine
A campaign to stop a deadly disease became part of something much bigger. Discover how SDSU joined local leaders, partner universities and volunteers to improve public health in the community of San Quintin.
A longtime fan of the cartoon, scenic designer Mathys Herbert (’24, MFA) is one of many San Diego State University alumni and students who recently brought the musical to Cygnet Theatre.
Visit the SDSU Magazine website to read all stories from our summer issue, and for updates on future magazine issues.
Aztec Voices
The Fowler College of Business had a strong reputation, and I was able to stay relatively close to home. Add in perfect weather and one of the best college towns in the country, and it wasn’t a difficult decision. SDSU checked every box and then some.
— Keiana Marti ('10), ESPN SportsCenter anchor, from 'Center' of attention: Fowler alumna scores anchor role at ultimate sports news show