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Eleven college-age men and women, all wearing red polo shorts, pose in two rows with the front row seated on a concrete bench.

A year of record-breaking philanthropy fuels growth, reaches massive milestone for generosity

Over $142 million in gifts – a new annual high – helped push Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s endowment past $500 million and surpassed $1 billion in giving since the arrival of President Adela de la Torre in 2018.

Campus News

Johamy Morales earned her degree in Theatre Arts at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ and serves as the Artistic Director at Seattle Children’s Theatre.

Alumni Spotlight, Johamy Morales

Morales (‘06) serves as the Artistic Director at Seattle Children’s Theatre, one of the nation’s most prestigious theatres for young audiences

Michelle and Matthew Marsh. (Courtesy photo)

From coins to community

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ 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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ students facing hardships

Sherine Abu-Rahma (’18, Accounting) joined the San Diego Padres’ front office in 2022 (Photo courtesy of Sherine Abu-Rahma)

Accounting alumna scores her dream job with the San Diego Padres

San Diego native still applies skills learned at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in her job with the Padres’ front office

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Impact

Alizei De Leon holds a B.S. from Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s Charles W. Lamden School of Accountancy.

Easing stress and creating opportunity: The lifelong impact of donor support for scholarships

An accounting student’s story shows how financial aid from donors can help undergraduates focus on their studies and achieve the kind of success that fuels career readiness.

Joaquin Ramoso, an Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ in Interdisciplinary Studies graduate, will join the Master of Geography program at the University of Melbourne this summer.

‘Rejection is just redirection:’ Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ graduate pivots to pursue master’s degree in Australia

A semi-finalist for a prestigious Fulbright award, Joaquin Ramoso didn’t win but refined his intentions for grad school to attain his academic goals

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Giving

On the left, a man and woman sit on a bench. The man is holding a cuddly white labradoodle whose front paws are hanging over jis arm. On the right, a larger, black and white goldendoodle gallops toward the camera across a green sports field.

This gift is bound to draw paw-sitive feedback

Brad and Karen Shuman directed their contribution to the Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ therapy dog program, where Luna soon will have a partner.

Three young women and a young man are standing side by side in an office with a sign behind them, partially obscured, that reads Adapted Athletics, with a San Diego State interlock logo above it.

Day of Giving puts on a burst of speed in 2025

The annual fundraising campaign pulled in nearly $488,000 in March, with donations going to a variety of highly impactful and sometimes life-changing programs.

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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Alumni

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ launches four new nursing programs to address critical healthcare needs

New clinical doctoral opportunities prepare nurses to lead in family, adult-gerontology and psychiatric mental health care.

Calling the majors: Josh Suchon takes big step toward MLB broadcast dream

Building on skills honed at Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­â€™s journalism program, Suchon’s path from student media to the broadcast booth shows the power of persistence and passion.

A century of Aztec Rowing

As Aztec Rowing marks 100 years, generations of alumni rally to preserve the legacy and power the program’s next chapter through mentorship, memories and giving.

A family’s shared journey through Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Engineering

Three decades after her father learned from the same beloved professor, an Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ engineering grad reflects on a shared legacy shaped by mentorship, family and Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ pride.

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Aztec Voices

An aerial view of a campus with a one-story building in a Southwestern architectural style with large windows in front and patterns inspired by indigenous art. It faces a large green lawn.
Through these combined efforts, Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Imperial Valley is a vibrant campus where we create a healthier, more inclusive space. We are environmentally responsible to create spaces where our campus community can benefit from and for our local community who visit us year round.

— Maribel Madero, from Grant aims for a greener, shadier Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»­ Imperial Valley