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Sustainability at SDSU

A young woman wearing raingear is kneeling on the cincrete bank of a river, holding a line connected to something submerged in the water. Palms, trees barren of leaves and other vegetation line the river in the distance.

Research shows state’s strategy for river cleanup may be all washed up

Data from a five-year study indicates the unwanted debris is closely connected with another major societal problem.

SDSU researchers embark on a scientific mission off the coast of San Diego. (Bryana Quintana, Gabby Ortiz, Amy Allinson, Jillian Maloney / SDSU)

SDSU researchers spent 12 days at sea identifying potential hazards to coastal communities

The crew explored waters off the San Diego coast to protect local cities and infrastructure from underwater threats

The SDSU campus lit in a red light wash at night.

Q&A: What powers SDSU, and how do we maintain a sustainable, efficient campus?

Facilities Services executive director Daryn Ockey gives us a peek into how SDSU generates its power, and the work that goes into making sure the campus is running efficiently.

SDSU Impact

The Gus & Emma Thompson Black Resource Center (BRC) is among the various sites across SDSU that will be hosting events throughout February in honor of Black History Month. (SDSU)

SDSU celebrates 'African Americans and Labor' during Black History Month

Campus organizations set to host a monthlong celebration honoring Black history, culture, and contributions, focusing on the theme “African Americans and Labor.”

Graduates in their caps and gowns smile toward the camera.

SDSU 2024 Year In Review

SDSU celebrates a transformative year marked by record funding, academic milestones, global engagement, and athletic triumphs

Kailey Quezada is photographed on the SDSU campus

Making her mark

MPA graduate student finds involvement leads to changes

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SDSU Alumni

Purpose, camaraderie and honor

From military missions to mentoring students, U.S. Coast Guard veteran and SDSU alumnus Jeremy Rodrigues reflects on his career transformation after 9/11 and honoring the values of dedication and community impact.

SDSU alumnus dedicated to promoting fellow athletes with disabilities and improving healthcare

Drawing on his own experiences, Peter Phillips uses microbiology and business degrees, plus a passion for athletics and sailing, to give back to the community

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Aztec Voices

Two SDSU researches are inside a lab observing a petri dish.
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.