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Scientists uncover molecular trigger that turns liquid spider silk into one of nature’s strongest fibers
SDSU researcher Greg Holland calls the finding the “missing link” between the liquid and solid stages of the substance. The chemistry is surprisingly complex.
Recent News
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- Revamped home base for The Daily Aztec reflects alumnus’s enduring commitment to student journalism
- Scientists uncover molecular trigger that turns liquid spider silk into one of nature’s strongest fibers
- Caryl Montero-Adams appointed dean of students
- Alumna spotlight: Michelle Peters leads North America’s largest desalination plant
Campus News

SDSU Ready Day set for Feb. 19, university to conduct spring emergency systems test
This semester’s SDSU Ready Day theme focuses on preparedness in the event of an active shooter situation.

Leadership summit taps into both today’s and future leaders
Registration is open for the March 7 event, which celebrates the value of a diversity of voices at the top.

Legendary photographer Atiba Jefferson to visit SDSU for Black History Month
Shaping the past, present, and future of skateboarding and media, Jefferson’s retrospective talk highlights Black excellence, creative impact and career trajectories.
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SDSU Impact

The Next Step helps graduate students build workforce-ready skills
The program offers no-cost online career training skills to nearly 55,000 graduate students across the Cal State University system

Imperial Valley researcher honored for public engagement in environmental health studies
The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognized Linda Lara-Jacobo with an Early Career Award for her work linking science, communities and health equity across the border.

Pilot study explores environmental factors and cancer risk for farmworkers in Imperial Valley
Curebound awarded grants to five SDSU faculty in collaboration with community partners to advance cancer care, through research on health care disparities.
Giving

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.

A Place to Call Home
San Diego State University’s Guardian Scholars program helps high-achieving students earn college degrees as they transition out of foster care. For many, SDSU provides the most stable living environment they have ever known.
SDSU Alumni
Alumni honor 10 for contributions to university, community
The biennial awards will be presented at a ceremony in April.
New life sciences building cements a family legacy
The facility will reflect three generations of Theilackers, including the building’s design manager, an SDSU alumnus and the creator of Campanile Mall.
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.
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.
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
