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Celebrating Latinx/Hispanic Excellence at SDSU

Daisy Lopez is photographed in a white dress and her SDSU cap and gown outside of the campus

When identity intertwines with innovation

Graduating student’s culinary creativity combines sustainability and sabor

SDSU diver Ximena Lechuga Gonzalez photographed at the team's university athletic facility pool.

Ximena Lechuga Gonzalez: A small splash of inspiration for SDSU's young divers

The champion diver-turned-inspirational coach is empowering the next generation of SDSU’s female athletes

Francisco De La Rosa wearing a blue woven shirt takes a selfie outdoors in front of

SDSU Imperial Valley alumnus wins Teacher of the Year award

Francisco De La Rosa, a sixth grade teacher for Heber Elementary School District, was recognized by the Imperial County Office of Education.

Yesenia Rodriguez Reyes performs work in the lab at SDSU.

Don’t lose your head over it!

SDSU undergraduate Yesenia Rodriguez Reyes tackles a biological mystery when nematodes turn up without their heads — and bacteria become the prime suspect.

Logo showing Seal of Excelencia

SDSU earns Seal of Excelencia recertification for going beyond enrollment to intentionally serve Latinx, all students

Excelencia in Education recertifies SDSU as a trendsetter in efforts to be a learning environment where Latinx students thrive

Stephanie Hernandez, dressed in a white jacket and red top, smiles for the camera during a photoshop.

SDSU alumna empowers change through advocacy and service

SDSU alumna Stephanie Hernandez ('17) was honored with the Heart of Service award for her commitment to providing support to asylum seekers.

Arturo Bojorquez aims to pursue a master’s of education at SDSU after completing the teaching credential program. (Courtesy of Arturo Bojorquez)

From tutoring to teaching: SDSU Imperial Valley student fulfills his dream to teach math

Arturo Bojorquez first began his journey at Holtville Middle School as a tutor. Now, he’s completing his credentials as a math teacher.

Marissa Vasquez is photographed under trees in a park-like setting at SDSU.

New AAHHE chair-elect feels ‘sense of urgency’

SDSU associate professor Marissa Vasquez will lead the American Association of Hispanics in Higher Education from 2025-2026.

The LRC, located in the Love Library, is a popular daily destination for students from across campus.

Unity in Diversity: LRC's Hispanic Heritage Month celebrations welcome all communities

To launch Hispanic Heritage Month, the LRC and Gus & Emma Thompson Black Resource Center will host a joint Carne Asada Cookout

SDSU Impact

SDSU students pose for photos with their Rock the Vote branded t-shirts.

A.S. Rock the Vote aims to increase voter engagement

The Associated Students campaign is providing members of the campus community with information on how to register to vote and participate in civic engagement

An SDSU student shows a registration form to a fellow student during an outdoor event on the campus.

SDSU fund to support projects that enhance global democracy

SDSU President de la Torre recently announced the micro-grant program, designed to fund student, faculty and staff activities fostering inclusive dialogue on global issues and promoting democratic engagement.

The BrightSide Produce program distributes fresh fruits and vegetables to small food stores and liquor stores in underserved communities.

Student-led nonprofit increased access to fresh produce for South Bay residents

The study, published in the Journal of Public Policy and Marketing, looked at BrightSide Produce’s effectiveness over the past five years in improving access to fresh produce for those living in National City, a known food desert.

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Solutions

SDSU senior Alyssa Gomez is photographed in a blue lab coat, smiling with arms crossed, in her biochemistry laboratory.

First-gen chemistry student awarded fellowship for cancer drug research

How rising senior Alyssa Gomez is making her ‘STEM kid’ dreams reality while setting the stage for future generations in science

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Campus News

SDSU to host Making Strides Against Breast Cancer Walk at Snapdragon Stadium

Thousands will gather at SDSU Mission Valley on Oct. 27 for the Making Strides Against Breast Cancer walk, aiming to raise $700K for research and support.

SDSU shares plans for proposed student housing project

The housing project would introduce up to seven residential buildings and one amenities building on campus.

All-University Convocation celebrates constructive engagement and common ground

A new Presidential Global Democracy Fund at SDSU will support faculty, staff and student projects dedicated to dialogue, unity and understanding.

SDSU, USD launch dual JD/MPA program

First-year MPA and JD students at both universities will be able to begin coursework toward the dual degree, saving time in what is traditionally a single pathway to both advanced degrees.

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Aztec Voices

Marissa Vasquez is photographed under trees in a park-like setting at SDSU.
I had this feeling of responsibility. This organization has given a lot to me professionally and personally — the networks, the friendships that I've developed over the years. It contributed so much to my own growth as a scholar and educator. In that moment, I decided this was something that I wanted to do.

— SDSU associate professor Marissa Vasquez, from New AAHHE chair-elect feels ‘sense of urgency’