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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.
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Campus News

HARMONY furthers Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s work to support Indigenous youth wellness
Building on three decades of partnerships, a new federal grant supports training school counselors and psychologists to work in tribal communities.

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 Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» philanthropists
Frederick W. Pierce and Christopher Sickels received the Ron Fowler Impact Award at a special recognition event.
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Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Impact

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³», Southwestern College expand educational access through new University Center partnership
In-person and online offerings, helping to create a seamless transfer pathway, begin next fall.

Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» earns national diversity award for fourth straight year
Insight Into Academia spotlights Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³»â€™s academic excellence and equity leadership in 2025 issue

New AI degree gives students tools to engage in a tech-driven future
The artificial intelligence and human responsibility Bachelor of Science degree is the first in the CSU system.
Giving

$5 million gift ‘a transformative moment’ for Aztec men’s basketball
The five-year pledge from alumnus and eyewear entrepreneur Chase Fisher will support recruitment and retention of top players.

Donors contributed more than $142 million in a record-breaking year for Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» fundraising
The university’s endowment passed a historic milestone.

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
Âé¶¹´«Ã½Ó³» Alumni
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
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
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.
‘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
Aztec Voices

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
