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Boarder Crossings brings binational skate, art and border culture to life through Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»-led initiative
A new exhibition and public programming series connects San Diego and Tijuana through skateboarding, art and community storytelling.
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- Destinations: Philippines, Taiwan for two Aztec Fulbright Program awardees
- Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty micro-credential advances responsible AI literacy in higher education
- Boarder Crossings brings binational skate, art and border culture to life through Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»-led initiative
- Psychology researcher probes the early seeds of childhood social values in Indigenous Mexico communities
- Center’s work addressing needs of older Californians draws national acclaim
Campus News

LA Clippers player Kobe Sanders provides heartfelt donations to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Children’s Center
Former student and son of the Center’s assistant director, Sanders gives back to the childcare facility that helped foster his growth.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», Chelsea Investment break ground on the first affordable housing at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Mission Valley
Addison will be a 126-unit development of one- to three-bedroom apartments; eligible Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» faculty and staff will have priority access.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»'s top 10 degrees among 2026 graduates
More than 13,600 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» degree candidates have the opportunity to participate in the university’s 2026 commencement weekend.
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Impact

Doctoral student, NASA JPL collaborators take orbital view of L.A. wildfire landscape conditions
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»-led research used instruments aboard the International Space Station for insights on how pre-fire vegetation and its response to heat and drought influenced burn severity.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» partners with Launch Factory to turn research into venture-backed startups
Expert support, investment for deeptech startups expands in San Diego

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.
Giving

Revamped home base for The Daily Aztec reflects alumnus’s enduring commitment to student journalism
John Baldwin’s gift updates the newsroom and strengthens its future at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³».

Fowler College of Business celebrates Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development
The $2.5 million gift expands career and professional readiness offerings.

‘A day that counts:’ The vital importance of Day of Giving
The 10th annual 24-hour fundraising event at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» comes March 10, giving alumni and other friends a chance to make an impact.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Alumni
Class of ‘26: By the numbers
A look at the new graduating class: How many, where they're from, how they did.
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 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.
Art and Design alumna follows her curatorial dreams to the Big Apple
Maya Davis, whose education at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» included research trips to Atlanta and Stockholm, is now part of the competitive joint fellowship at the Studio Museum in Harlem and the New York MoMA.
Aztec entrepreneur lands Shark Tank deal
Alumna Sarah Fox (‘23), who turned a simple idea into a growing business with the launch of Rip Tie Hair Ties, credits her master’s program with critical inspiration.
Inside the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Magazine
Paul Yett’s (’92) $1 million gift creates an endowment that provides Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Magazine website to read all stories from our spring issue, and for updates on future magazine issues.
Aztec Voices

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» to increase access to global experiences for our students.
— Cristina Alfaro, associate vice president of Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» International Affairs, from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» recognized as Top 25 producer of Gilman Scholars



