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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.
Campus News
SDSU Impact
SDSU partners with Launch Factory to turn research into venture-backed startups
Expert support, investment for deeptech startups expands in San Diego
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.
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.
Giving
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.
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.
SDSU Alumni
Class of ‘26: By the numbers
A look at the new graduating class: How many, where they're from, how they did.
SDSU Administrator Harold (Hal) K. Brown, 1934-2026
The civil rights icon was a San Diego State student-athlete, alumnus, and its first Black administrator. His visionary leadership has left an enduring legacy.
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.
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