@sandiegostate.bsky.social has been recognized by Insight Into Academia magazine for the 2025 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, marking the fourth consecutive year it has received this honor. Read the full story: tiny.cc/qups001

Students at @sandiegostate.bsky.social share how the H.G. Fenton Company Idea Lab helped turn their idea into a product called Turner 2.0, an AI tool that analyzes transfer students' transcripts and degree plans to recommend the most streamlined path to graduation. tiny.cc/aups001

SDSU Imperial Valley and the Calipatria Unified School District have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding guaranteeing university admission for eligible high school graduates. Read the full story: www.ivpressonline.com/news/calipat...

From being diagnosed with leukemia at four years old to attending @sandiegostate.bsky.social and receiving the CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement, SDSU biology student Bianca Rollbusch’s cancer journey has inspired her to research cancer and give back to the community. tiny.cc/olps001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social recently introduced four new Doctor of Nursing Practice programs to tackle the nursing shortage and rising demand. These programs aim to prepare nurses to deliver comprehensive care throughout the lifespan, promote health, and manage chronic conditions. tiny.cc/lrps001

The University Research Council and the Division of Research and Innovation have launched a new colloquium series, Discoveries & Dialogues. This series will feature three 10-minute presentations by faculty from different colleges & schools. Learn more information and RSVP: tiny.cc/aiys001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social efforts to improve transportation access to SDSU Imperial Valley have succeeded, as students and staff can now request a direct ride to the Brawley campus through the Imperial County Transportation Commission's IVT Ride Now Service. www.ivpressonline.com/news/new-rid...

Johamy Morales, SDSU Alumni and Artistic Director at Seattle Children’s Theatre, shares her journey from growing up in an underserved Hispanic community in Southern California to finding her identity and artistic voice at San Diego State University. Read the full interview here: tiny.cc/q7es001

@sdsualumni.bsky.social Rob Graff, the President and newly appointed owner of Venissimo Cheese, shares how what was supposed to be a transitional job at a cheese shop unexpectedly changed the course of his life. Watch this video to learn more about Rob’s journey. youtu.be/0aBa5nHmkLw?...

First-year student Dillan Villareal shares how dedication and sacrifice helped turn his dream of attending @sandiegostate.bsky.social into a reality. Read the inspirational story: tiny.cc/27es001

Happy first day of fall! 🍂🍁✨

@sandiegostate.bsky.social geography professor Adam Pineare and students are partnering with the Uptown Community Service Center for hands-on learning about food and housing instability through his 'Breaking Bread Project.' Read the full story: tiny.cc/n5es001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social is partnering with the University of Virginia on a $4.5 million National Science Foundation (NSF) award to create a certificate and ultimately a master’s degree program in construction engineering. Read the full story: tiny.cc/f3es001

This year, @sandiegostate.bsky.social homecoming coincides with Halloween and Día de los Muertos. To mark the occasion, SDSU Alumni Daisy Garcia designed a unique and festive logo that captures this year’s “haunting” theme while also honoring Aztec pride. Read the full story: tiny.cc/6nbs001

SDSU Imperial Valley welcomes 371 new students for the 2025–26 academic year, helping SDSU reach a record enrollment of over 40,000 students. Read the full story: beyondbordersnews.com/sdsu-imperia...

Brad Hollingsworth, a herpetologist at the San Diego Natural History Museum, and Anny Peralta, a former student at @sandiegostate.bsky.social, are collaborating to restore the endangered red-legged frog population in Southern California. Read the full story: tiny.cc/ztbs001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social professor Ming-Hsiang Tsou and a team of researchers are developing solutions and collaborations with local agencies to address homelessness in San Diego using big data science and geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI). Read the full story: tiny.cc/1vbs001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social was ranked one of America’s Best-In-State Employers for 2025 by Forbes. The ranking, based on work culture, pay equity, professional advancement, and response to workplace issues, places the university at number 28 out of 102 organizations. tiny.cc/cpbs001

Happy #HispanicHeritageMonth! 🎉

@sandiegostate.bsky.social professor Susan Kiene, has been selected for the Fulbright U.S. Scholar Program for the 2025–26 academic year. She will spend September through January in Spain exploring how artificial intelligence can be effectively implemented in health care. tiny.cc/nrbs001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social welcomed South African scholar Stellah Lubinga to campus this fall as a Global Visiting Professor, marking the beginning of a new partnership between SDSU School of Public Affairs and the University of Pretoria. Learn more: tiny.cc/1rbs001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social received a $5 million federal grant and is officially designated as a Prevention Research Center, focusing on addressing extreme heat exposure and related health disparities in the Imperial Valley. Read the full story: tiny.cc/hobs001

Today, we come together to honor and remember the lives lost, the heroes who served, and the countless lives forever impacted by the tragic events of September 11, 2001! #neverforget911

SDSU Alumni Michelle and Matthew Marsh share their journey from meeting on campus to expanding their vending machine business across Southern California, Arizona, and Nevada. Now, they’re giving back to SDSU with a generous donation to support the Basic Needs Center Endowment. tiny.cc/u0vr001

A new study in Science confirms South Bay residents’ concerns about the Tijuana River’s pollution. Researchers from @sandiegostate.bsky.social found hydrogen sulfide levels up to 4,500 times higher than normal, validating reports of rotten-egg smells and respiratory issues. tiny.cc/pj4s001

Eight @sandiegostate.bsky.social students have been selected for the 2025-26 California Pre-Doctoral Program, receiving $5,000 scholarships to support their doctoral aspirations in fields ranging from astronomy to child and family development. Read the full story: tiny.cc/u4vr001

From an aptitude test in high school that suggested she pursue accounting to earning her degree at SDSU and now working as an accounting manager for the Padres, SDSU Alumni Sherine Abu-Rahma credits her alma mater for providing the foundation that she applies every day in her career. tiny.cc/n4vr001

@sdsualumni.bsky.social Josh Suchon shares his journey of how his years of experience in journalism helped him reach a milestone in his career as he recently made his MLB debut as a radio announcer by filling in for a weekend for the Colorado Rockies. Read the full story: tiny.cc/j4vr001

From earning R1 classification from the Carnegie Foundation to generating more than $200M in research grants & projects, @sandiegostate.bsky.social has achieved several remarkable accomplishments during the 2024-2025 year. Watch this video to see SDSU’s Year in Review youtu.be/01Xh2mN5IWU?...

Joshua Scott, a student at @sandiegostate.bsky.social won a T-shirt design contest that was timeless and represented the college's values. His design was later distributed to new students during orientation and will now become a lasting tradition for the college. Read the full story: tiny.cc/v1vr001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social President Adela de la Torre welcomed the new academic year at the all-university convocation, celebrating the university's accomplishments, such as attaining R1 status and continued growth through capital improvements in San Diego and Imperial Valley. tiny.cc/pzur001

After studying abroad in Indonesia, Italy, and Korea, four @sandiegostate.bsky.social students share their experiences of how living in a different country broadened their perspectives and shaped their career paths. Read the full story: tiny.cc/a0vr001

Do you have four years of progressively responsible experience managing a mid- to large-scale payroll department in a complex environment, including at least two years in a supervisory role? Read the full job description and apply: tiny.cc/i22s001

From struggling to break in a new pair of Dr. Martens without pain to creating Shezza, a heel-padded sock designed to eliminate the discomfort of new shoes, SDSU Alumni Tiffany Gil shares how her experiences at San Diego State University helped prepare her for entrepreneurship. tiny.cc/vf2s001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social has launched a new Special Education minor for undergraduate students of any major to help address the teacher shortage. Student interest aligns with the ongoing high demand for special education teachers across California. Read the full story: tiny.cc/g6ir001

Dr. Tonika Green, associate vice president for Campus Community Affairs at @sandiegostate.bsky.social, was recently admitted into the prestigious American Council on Education (ACE) Fellows Program for aspiring higher education leaders. Learn more about her journey: tiny.cc/y4ir00

@sandiegostate.bsky.social new E-Lit Studio, located in the Digital Humanities Center, is a creative hub where students are designing the next generation of digital stories. This student-driven space features a working lab and opportunities for peer-to-peer learning and mentorship. tiny.cc/98ir001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social recently launched a new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence and Human Responsibility program, the first of its kind in the California State University system. Read the full story: tiny.cc/c7ir001

Wishing you a happy and safe #LaborDay. SDSURF will be closed on Monday, September 1, in observance of the holiday!

Congratulations to the six SDSU staff, administrators, and auxiliary staff, including a team of three, who were awarded the 2025 Presidential Staff Excellence Awards for their exceptional contributions to students, colleagues, and the campus community. Learn more: tiny.cc/n3ir001

Thirty California State University students, alumni, and faculty, including four from @sandiegostate.bsky.social, have been selected for the 2025–26 Fulbright U.S. Student and Scholar awards. Learn more about the award recipients: tiny.cc/46ir001

A recent study led by @sandiegostate.bsky.social graduate student Bridget Cole and a team of researchers studied how 224 SDSU students read news content after using social media platforms like TikTok and how it could impair concentration. Learn more about the study: tiny.cc/v7ir001

@sandiegostate.bsky.social reached new rankings in the 2026 edition of The Princeton Review’s Best 391 Colleges, Best West, and Top 50 Green Colleges, earning high ratings based on surveys of 2,000 college administrators and students. Read the full story: tiny.cc/t0ir001

Happy #WomensEqualityDay! “Making it through the ceiling to the other side was simply a matter of running on a path created by every other woman’s footprints.” — Shonda Rhimes

Welcome back, Aztecs. Whether it’s your first year on campus or you’re returning, we hope you have a great fall semester! 🔴📚⚫️

Student success continues to grow at SDSU Imperial Valley! 💉 The Nursing program has received a two-year, $150,000 grant from the California Department of Healthcare Access and Information to enhance primary care education and training in medically underserved areas. Learn more: tiny.cc/2dwq001

@sdsualumni.bsky.social Alizei De Leon shares how support from three generous donor-funded scholarships, including the Tanner and Aura Martin Endowed Scholarship for first-generation students in the Fowler College of Business, helped ease stress and focus on her education. tiny.cc/q5wq001

The Financial Markets Lab at SDSU’s Fowler College of Business recently transformed into a vibrant center where finance students can gain real-world experience, use industry tools, and work on research for class projects and case competitions as they prepare for careers in finance. tiny.cc/ocwq001

SDSU Imperial Valley celebrates the grand opening of its new state-of-the-art Sciences and Engineering Laboratories in Brawley, designed to support #STEM majors and their career development, while also addressing the workforce needs of Lithium Valley’s growing geothermal sector. 🗞 tiny.cc/85wq001

The CSU is celebrating key moments from the 2024-25 academic year. One highlight features San Diego State University multimedia production specialist Scott Hargrove, who documented a group of students traveling to Utqiagvik, Alaska. Vote for your favorite photo: tiny.cc/ulsq001