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SDSU's top 10 degrees among 2026 graduates
More than 13,600 San Diego State University degree candidates have the opportunity to participate in the university’s 2026 commencement weekend.
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- SDSU's top 10 degrees among 2026 graduates
Campus News

SDSU to award honorary doctorate to life sciences executive
Gregory T. Lucier will receive the degree at the College of Sciences commencement ceremony.

Class of '26: Three biology graduates find pathways to their dreams
Cesar Daniel Edeza, Isaac Torres and Melissa Sicairos Bobadilla took full advantage of a program geared to transfer students pursuing STEM degrees.

Class of '26: Trailblazing Imperial Valley undergraduate helps his community through public health
Alvaro Medina, one of the first students in a new degree program, graduates this month and plans to pursue an advanced degree in public health.
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SDSU Impact

SDSU partners with Launch Factory to turn research into venture-backed startups
Expert support, investment for deeptech startups expands in San Diego

Class of '26: Graduating seniors develop app targeting food waste; students eat it up
Daniel Self and Gavin Bartow’s Second Course provides access to free meals across campus. Next step: expansion.

Engineering students turn ideas into impact at Senior Design Day
Nearly a hundred projects showcase real-world solutions in AI, safety and sustainability at the College of Engineering’s signature event.
Giving

Revamped home base for The Daily Aztec reflects alumnus’s enduring commitment to student journalism
John Baldwin’s gift updates the newsroom and strengthens its future at SDSU.

Fowler College of Business celebrates Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development
The $2.5 million gift expands career and professional readiness offerings.

‘A day that counts:’ The vital importance of Day of Giving
The 10th annual 24-hour fundraising event at SDSU comes March 10, giving alumni and other friends a chance to make an impact.
SDSU Alumni
Art and Design alumna follows her curatorial dreams to the Big Apple
Maya Davis, whose education at SDSU included research trips to Atlanta and Stockholm, is now part of the competitive joint fellowship at the Studio Museum in Harlem and the New York MoMA.
Aztec entrepreneur lands Shark Tank deal
Alumna Sarah Fox (‘23), who turned a simple idea into a growing business with the launch of Rip Tie Hair Ties, credits her master’s program with critical inspiration.
Alumna spotlight: Michelle Peters leads North America’s largest desalination plant
From SDSU classrooms to stewarding the region's most critical water facility: turning seawater into tap water.
Alumni honor 10 for contributions to university, community
The biennial awards will be presented at a ceremony in April.
Inside the SDSU Magazine
Paul Yett’s (’92) $1 million gift creates an endowment that provides San Diego State University international business students with opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.
Different paths, shared purpose: Carly Asher Yoost, Michael Minjares (’89, ’95 M.A.) and Melinda Forstey (’15, MBA) are creating lasting impact in the community.
Visit the SDSU Magazine website to read all stories from our spring issue, and for updates on future magazine issues.
Aztec Voices

SDSU is committed to developing students prepared for global careers. That means providing international learning opportunities for all students, including those with high financial need. The Gilman program is a vital tool that enables SDSU to increase access to global experiences for our students.
— Cristina Alfaro, associate vice president of SDSU International Affairs, from SDSU recognized as Top 25 producer of Gilman Scholars



