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Campus News

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½, Chelsea Investment break ground on the first affordable housing at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Mission Valley

Addison will be a 126-unit development of one- to three-bedroom apartments; eligible ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ faculty and staff will have priority access.

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½'s top 10 degrees among 2026 graduates

More than 13,600 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ degree candidates have the opportunity to participate in the university’s 2026 commencement weekend.

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to award honorary doctorate to life sciences executive

Gregory T. Lucier will receive the degree at the College of Sciences commencement ceremony.

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Impact

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ partners with Launch Factory to turn research into venture-backed startups

Expert support, investment for deeptech startups expands in San Diego

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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.

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Engineering students turn ideas into impact at Senior Design Day

Nearly a hundred projects showcase real-world solutions in AI, safety and sustainability at the College of Engineering’s signature event.

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Giving

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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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½.

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Fowler College of Business celebrates Partrick-Clayes Center for Career Development

The $2.5 million gift expands career and professional readiness offerings.

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‘A day that counts:’ The vital importance of Day of Giving

The 10th annual 24-hour fundraising event at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ comes March 10, giving alumni and other friends a chance to make an impact.

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Alumni

Class of ‘26: By the numbers

A look at the new graduating class: How many, where they're from, how they did.

ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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.

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Inside the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Magazine

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Paul Yett’s (’92) $1 million gift creates an endowment that provides ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ international business students with opportunities that might otherwise be out of reach.

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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.

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Visit the ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Magazine website to read all stories from our spring issue, and for updates on future magazine issues.

Aztec Voices

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ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ 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 ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to increase access to global experiences for our students.

— Cristina Alfaro, associate vice president of ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ International Affairs, from ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ recognized as Top 25 producer of Gilman Scholars