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SDSU's top 10 degrees among 2026 graduates

More than 13,600 San Diego State University degree candidates have the opportunity to participate in the university’s 2026 commencement weekend.

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Class of ‘26: A transfer student reinvents herself with a midcourse adjustment

Alexa Berry took the “athlete” out of student-athlete and flourished in her newfound passions.

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Fowler College of Business names founding director of ‘real-world’ learning center

Professor Iana Castro will head the Shaw Family Center for Experiential Learning

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SDSU Impact

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Class of '26: Graduating seniors develop app targeting food waste; students eat it up

Daniel Self and Gavin Bartow’s Second Course provides access to free meals across campus. Next step: expansion.

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Fowler students empower micro-entrepreneurs through community partnership

The match-ups offer students real-world experience and give small business owners pro bono business support to help them be successful.

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Innovative solutions to food security emerge in Social Venture Challenge

The regional student competition brought out an entrepreneurial spirit with a variety of ideas for new products and services.

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Giving

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Fowler College of Business celebrates Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development

The $2.5 million gift expands career and professional readiness offerings.

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Fulfilling a vision

Peter J. Shaw loved sharing his business acumen and experience with business students. A $3-million gift from his family continues his legacy.

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Building impact across oceans

From her mother’s toy store in Turkey to co-founding Cross Ocean Ventures, SDSU alumna Zeynep Ilgaz (’00) has built her career on purpose-driven entrepreneurship and global impact.

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SDSU Alumni

SDSU Administrator Harold (Hal) K. Brown, 1934-2026

The civil rights icon was a San Diego State student-athlete, alumnus, and its first Black administrator. His visionary leadership has left an enduring legacy.

Alumni honor 10 for contributions to university, community

The biennial awards will be presented at a ceremony in April.

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Inside the SDSU Magazine

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A campaign to stop a deadly disease became part of something much bigger. Discover how SDSU joined local leaders, partner universities and volunteers to improve public health in the community of San Quintin.

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A longtime fan of the cartoon, scenic designer Mathys Herbert (’24, MFA) is one of many San Diego State University alumni and students who recently brought the musical to Cygnet Theatre.

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Visit the SDSU Magazine website to read all stories from our summer issue, and for updates on future magazine issues.

Aztec Voices

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The Fowler College of Business had a strong reputation, and I was able to stay relatively close to home. Add in perfect weather and one of the best college towns in the country, and it wasn’t a difficult decision. SDSU checked every box and then some.

— Keiana Marti ('10), ESPN SportsCenter anchor, from 'Center' of attention: Fowler alumna scores anchor role at ultimate sports news show