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Academic success, employability drive ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ into top 3% of global universities
Jun 2ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ ranks in the top 3% out of 21,462 universities worldwide, according to the 2025 edition of the outcome-based Global 2000 list by the Center for World University Rankings.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ to receive part of Prebys Foundation $7M emergency support for biomedical research
May 28The university is among seven institutions in the region receiving $1 million each to provide general operating support aimed at retaining early and mid-career scientists, and to support key research programs.
Mark Heine named ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½â€™s top innovator
May 19Balancing creative pursuits and interdisciplinary problem-solving are hallmarks of innovation award winner’s time at ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½
City of San Diego honors ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ earning historic R1 status with official proclamation
May 13As first announced in spring 2025, ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ is the first California State University to earn the prestigious classification, reserved for less than 5% of America's universities with the highest levels of research activity.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ recognized for academic excellence and student success in 2025 Carnegie Classifications
Apr 24ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ lands in top 3% nationally for academic profile and earns recognition for supporting local student success
Ten students honored with 2025 Quest for the Best award
Apr 11Students honored for exceptional academics & community service. Nominations include impactful mentors.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Social Venture Challenge 2025 awards $35,000 to food security innovators
Apr 11Top prize went to a plan for an app connecting home growers with potential consumers
New graduate school rankings spotlight ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ health professions, education
Apr 7This year’s rankings from U.S. News & World Report place the speech-language pathology program at No. 11 in the nation, and five others now in the top 50.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ Imperial Valley dean awarded ‘Woman of the Year’ by Senate District 18
Mar 28The award was granted by State Sen. Steve Padilla for her work and advocacy in education and advancing human rights through research.
ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ earns R1 classification, joins top 5% of research universities in the U.S.
Feb 13ÀÖ²¥´«Ã½ has, for the first time, been designated an R1 university, a category historically reserved for top-tier, research-intensive doctoral degree-granting universities.











