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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.

Campus News

Gina Nunez, dean of San Diego State University's Imperial Valley campus, makes a powerful point during the keynote  panel of the 2025 Re:Border Conference in Mexicali, Mexico

Re:Border Recap: Four takeaways from the 2025 binational conference

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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.

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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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SDSU Impact

Two young women wearing black dresses pose in front of a science poster titled Next-Generation Cochlear Implants. Each is holding a piece of a model of the implants.

Innovation on display at Engineering Graduate Research Symposium.

From robotic skin to flood prediction, masters and doctoral engineering students showcased research projects with real-world impact.

A young man in a golden polo shirt stands at a podium addressing a seated audience of a dozen or more people next to a screen displaying the words The Scammer Playbook Fear Urgency Isolation.

Scams are everywhere. SDSU is fighting back.

The Scam Institute will train students and work with local partners to protect Americans from threats that often target seniors.

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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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Solutions

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Commitment to sustainability yields another high green rating for SDSU

The university’s wide-ranging efforts include an undergraduate degree in sustainability and the work of the Associated Students group Green Love.

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Grant aims for a greener, shadier SDSU Imperial Valley

The Imperial Irrigation District has put up $35,000 for trees and shaded seating in the brutal heat of both the Calexico and Brawley campuses.

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Future therapy professionals offer wellness support for the students of today

Trainees at the Center for Community Counseling and Engagement offer free support sessions to SDSU students and their families.

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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

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’