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Top summer reading recommendations from SDSU librarians
Are you looking for a good summer read? The following titles would be a great addition to your picnic, beach day, or time relaxing in the A/C.
Recent News
- Former Aztec Stephen Strasburg named to 2025 College Baseball Hall of Fame class
- Joseph Martin Waters premieres rock opera in New York featuring SDSU students and alumni
- Former Aztec J.J. Spaun wins the U.S. Open
- This gift is bound to draw paw-sitive feedback
- Nilou Shahryari: From farmers market to nationwide brand
Campus News

The magic behind Rubio’s menu
SDSU alumnus Justin Mosel (‘04) has been around food for as long as he can remember. Whether it was cooking with his mom or learning new recipes, becoming a solid chef has always been a passion of Mosel’s.

Researchers inspire local youth to pursue careers in STEM
Professors like Cristal Zuniga are bringing SDSU science into the community through tailored programs and hands-on lab experiences.

From Tijuana to Tallahassee: SDSU’s Ana Ceballos chased headlines from The Daily Aztec to the Miami Herald’s statehouse beat
SDSU journalism alumna Ana Ceballos turned her passion into a powerhouse reporting career that now has her covering Florida politics.
SDSU Impact

From Class to Career: A new career fair links SDSU students to County Health & Human Services for potential jobs
SDSU alumni account for 52% of SD County’s HHSA leadership.

SDSU Imperial Valley student wins Division of Education’s Student Teacher of the Year Award
Clarissa Miranda, who teaches ninth graders in Brawley, is a double alumna and is part of the Division of Education’s second largest graduating cohort.
Solutions
SDSU Alumni
Day of Giving puts on a burst of speed in 2025
The annual fundraising campaign pulled in nearly $488,000 in March, with donations going to a variety of highly impactful and sometimes life-changing programs.
'Living for her' is how SDSU grad honors his mother and himself
Grayson Conrad makes his mark advocating for and mentoring fellow students but also follows mother’s example to savor life.
Mark Heine named SDSU’s top innovator
Balancing creative pursuits and interdisciplinary problem-solving are hallmarks of innovation award winner’s time at SDSU
Honorary degree recipient recognized for community impact, SDSU support
Community Health Group CEO and SDSU alumna Norma A. Diaz, who earned a Bachelor of Arts in sociology, is one of the 2025 honorary degree recipients.
Aztec Voices

This recognition enhances our ability to attract excellent faculty, supercharges our students’ career readiness, and grows the value and prestige of an SDSU degree everywhere, benefiting our 500,000 living Aztec alumni.
— SDSU President Adela de la Torre, from SDSU earns R1 classification, joins top 5% of research universities in the U.S.