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Boarder Crossings brings binational skate, art and border culture to life through SDSU-led initiative
A new exhibition and public programming series connects San Diego and Tijuana through skateboarding, art and community storytelling.
Recent News
- LA Clippers player Kobe Sanders provides heartfelt donations to the SDSU Children’s Center
- Revamped home base for The Daily Aztec reflects alumnus’s enduring commitment to student journalism
- Fowler College of Business celebrates Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development
- ‘A day that counts:’ The vital importance of Day of Giving
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Campus News
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.
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.
SDSU Impact
Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign expands to SDSU Imperial Valley to tackle food insecurity
The fundraiser, which runs through Nov. 30, directly benefits the Imperial Valley food pantry.
Giving
The power of faculty and staff philanthropy
Two retirees honor impactful careers by creating endowments in support of areas about which they are passionate.
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.
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.
SDSU Alumni
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.
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
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