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Art Flaming is investing in success
As a student-athlete he helped San Diego State win a national baseball championship. Now, Flaming is donating over $1 million with the hope of SDSU proudly raising more title banners.
Recent News
- SDSU Imperial Valley researcher leads countywide health literacy effort
- Psychology researcher probes the early seeds of childhood social values in Indigenous Mexico communities
- Class of '26: Trailblazing Imperial Valley undergraduate helps his community through public health
- SDSU Imperial Valley faculty integrate Adobe AI tools to redesign mathematics courses
- Crossborder partnership aims to improve health access in Mexico’s Cucapá community
Campus News

Largest-ever SDSU Student Symposium celebrates student research, creativity
Ten award winners will go on to the California State University Student Research Competition in April at San José State University.

Longtime Imperial Valley professor emeritus, former library director are honored for their legacies
A mosaic mural and endowment fund have been created in to recognize the contributions of Reynaldo Ayala and Marta Stiefel Ayala.

Living Land Acknowledgment artwork at SDSU Imperial Valley celebrates new beginnings
“Return of the Kumeyaay Creator,” found in front of the library at SDSU Imperial Valley, Calexico, tells the story of Maayehaa, the Creator God Spirit.
SDSU Impact

Imperial Valley researcher honored for public engagement in environmental health studies
The American Association for the Advancement of Science recognized Linda Lara-Jacobo with an Early Career Award for her work linking science, communities and health equity across the border.

Pilot study explores environmental factors and cancer risk for farmworkers in Imperial Valley
Curebound awarded grants to five SDSU faculty in collaboration with community partners to advance cancer care, through research on health care disparities.

A new way to teach AI cultural values
Research explores how observing human decision making across cultural contexts could shape more adaptable and culturally attuned AI systems.
Giving

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.
SDSU Alumni
Alumni honor 10 for contributions to university, community
The biennial awards will be presented at a ceremony in April.
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




