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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.

New CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium sets ambitious path for binational prosperity
SDSU joins universities and officials across borders in pledging deeper collaboration to advance shared talent and innovation.

Aztecs Rock Hunger breaks annual fundraising record in fight against food insecurity
In its 15th year, Aztecs Rock Hunger broke its record for donations raised to support the SDSU Economic Crisis Response Team, A.S. Food Pantry and The Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank.
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SDSU Impact

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.

SDSU, Southwestern College expand educational access through new University Center partnership
In-person and online offerings, helping to create a seamless transfer pathway, begin next fall.

SDSU earns national diversity award for fourth straight year
Insight Into Academia spotlights SDSU’s academic excellence and equity leadership in 2025 issue
Giving

Endowed chair established in construction management
Reza Akhavian is the first recipient of the position, established with support from local industry.

Alumni honor the impact of two longtime SDSU philanthropists
Frederick W. Pierce and Christopher Sickels received the Ron Fowler Impact Award at a special recognition event.

$5 million gift ‘a transformative moment’ for Aztec men’s basketball
The five-year pledge from alumnus and eyewear entrepreneur Chase Fisher will support recruitment and retention of top players.
SDSU Alumni
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
From coins to community
SDSU alumni Michelle and Matthew Marsh built a vending business covering much of three states. They recently turned their success satisfying customer cravings into a gift that helps SDSU students facing hardships
Accounting alumna scores her dream job with the San Diego Padres
San Diego native still applies skills learned at SDSU in her job with the Padres’ front office
Easing stress and creating opportunity: The lifelong impact of donor support for scholarships
An accounting student’s story shows how financial aid from donors can help undergraduates focus on their studies and achieve the kind of success that fuels career readiness.
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






