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Class of ‘26: A returning student overcomes impostor syndrome to curate travel experiences for celebrities

Billy Carter, the 2026 Zahn Spirit of Innovation award winner, demonstrates resilience and an entrepreneurial drive.

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The hidden links to Aztec culture in the new Padres City Connect uniforms

La Catrina began as satire. The perforated paper was a cross-cultural communications tool. And the marigolds? Don’t ask.

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A year of achievement at SDSU: 2025 in review

Recognition for exceptional research, partnerships with community colleges, athletics accomplishments and record fundraising were parts of the university’s continued momentum.

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They sniff for explosives, comfort students during finals and help veterans manage PTSD. Meet the working dogs of SDSU through photographs and the stories behind each one.

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When a group of future bilingual teachers from San Diego State University ventured into the mountains of Oaxaca, they encountered Indigenous history and local activism in deeply personal ways. The experience strengthened their connection to their heritage and offered new perspective they hope to bring into their own classrooms.

 James Hemmick and Rena Asai Hemmick posed in front of a mountain

Remembering the college experience he missed, James Hemmick (’00) and his wife, Rena Asai Hemmick (’01), are making an estate gift to support business students. By Jeff Ristine

Aztec Voices

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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