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    Celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Excellence at SDSU

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    When identity intertwines with innovation

    Graduating student’s culinary creativity combines sustainability and sabor

    SDSU diver Ximena Lechuga Gonzalez photographed at the team's university athletic facility pool.

    Ximena Lechuga Gonzalez: A small splash of inspiration for SDSU's young divers

    The champion diver-turned-inspirational coach is empowering the next generation of SDSU’s female athletes

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    SDSU Imperial Valley alumnus wins Teacher of the Year award

    Francisco De La Rosa, a sixth grade teacher for Heber Elementary School District, was recognized by the Imperial County Office of Education.

    Yesenia Rodriguez Reyes performs work in the lab at SDSU.

    Don’t lose your head over it!

    SDSU undergraduate Yesenia Rodriguez Reyes tackles a biological mystery when nematodes turn up without their heads — and bacteria become the prime suspect.

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    SDSU earns Seal of Excelencia recertification for going beyond enrollment to intentionally serve Latinx, all students

    Excelencia in Education recertifies SDSU as a trendsetter in efforts to be a learning environment where Latinx students thrive

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    SDSU alumna empowers change through advocacy and service

    SDSU alumna Stephanie Hernandez ('17) was honored with the Heart of Service award for her commitment to providing support to asylum seekers.

    Arturo Bojorquez aims to pursue a master’s of education at SDSU after completing the teaching credential program. (Courtesy of Arturo Bojorquez)

    From tutoring to teaching: SDSU Imperial Valley student fulfills his dream to teach math

    Arturo Bojorquez first began his journey at Holtville Middle School as a tutor. Now, he’s completing his credentials as a math teacher.

    Marissa Vasquez is photographed under trees in a park-like setting at SDSU.

    New AAHHE chair-elect feels ‘sense of urgency’

    SDSU associate professor Marissa Vasquez will lead the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education from 2025-2026.

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    Unity in Diversity: LRC's Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations welcome all communities

    To launch Hispanic Heritage Month, the LRC and Gus & Emma Thompson Black Resource Center will host a joint Carne Asada Cookout

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    Marissa Vasquez is photographed under trees in a park-like setting at SDSU.
    I had this feeling of responsibility. This organization has given a lot to me professionally and personally — the networks, the friendships that I've developed over the years. It contributed so much to my own growth as a scholar and educator. In that moment, I decided this was something that I wanted to do.

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