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What began as a seemingly perfect match for the SDSU swim team ultimately tested the stamina of an athlete, her teammates and her coaches. Everyone triumphed.
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Campus News
Earth Day at SDSU: Sustainability Summit explores issues ‘from plate to planet;’ a marine ecologist visits
The interactive summit features food security solutions, zero-waste projects and climate action strategies.
SDSU public health programs, speech-language science rank among nation’s best in graduate school rankings
Four top-25 programs include epidemiology and clinical psychology.
SDSU recognized as Top 25 producer of Gilman Scholars
The program provides merit-based scholarships to students to study or intern abroad.
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SDSU Impact
New tool lets users test for life-impacting disorders from home
The online system developed by SDSU researchers can help detect signs of fetal alcohol spectrum disorders. It could help make screening part of everyday health care.
Students connect kids to STEM in annual Festival of Science and Engineering
SDSU co-sponsored the annual event at Petco Park, a day of fun and immersive education.
Symposium highlights SDSU’s wide-ranging cancer research enterprise
The half-day event brings together scientists, students, advocates, and community partners to discuss current and future work.
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.
'My story was not over' — the impact of the Courage Through Cancer Fund
When a family health scare threatened her dream of a college education, Jaimie Erle and her parents found support to carry on.
Research and Philanthropy: How private support can help fill a gap
The Prebys Foundation kick-started a critical new source of funding for pivotal work in labs and for graduate students.
SDSU Alumni
Alumni honor 10 for contributions to university, community
The biennial awards will be presented at a ceremony in April.
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.
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