Donor Stories
Cathie Atkins Retiring After Nearly 50 Years at SDSU
Jun 23Dr. Cathie Atkins, former Associate Dean for the College of Sciences, and professor of Psychology is retiring after an illustrious career of cultivating collaborations across San Diego State University.
Honoring an SDSU Professor Who Transformed Math Education
May 20Alba Gonzalez Thompson was a trailblazing Latina in STEM, whose revolutionary research impacted math teaching and learning worldwide.
2025 Thomas B. Day Award for Excellence in Physics
May 12Created in memory of President Day, these prestigious awards will support faculty and students financially and in advancing their careers.
SDSU Alumnus Dedicated to Promoting Fellow Athletes with Disabilities and Improving Healthcare
Oct 24Drawing on his own experiences, Peter Phillips uses microbiology and business degrees, plus a passion for athletics and sailing, to give back to the community.
A Whole Lot of Chutzpah: 93-Year-Old Professor Emeritus Celebrates 70 Years of Service to Psychology
Jul 9Jerome M. Sattler’s ongoing career is highlighted by an innovative textbook, countless publications and philanthropy.
Giving That Goes Above and Beyond
May 19The Lowell Burnett Family Charitable Foundation Awards scholarships to three exceptional physics students.
2024 Thomas B. Day Award for Excellence in Physics
May 6This endowment was created in memory of President Day to annually recognize and reward one outstanding teacher and one or more outstanding students in perpetuity.
Sailing Through Life
May 4Son of a son of a sailor, Peter Phillips wouldn’t be where he is now without San Diego State...
SDSU Astronomy Department Receives $14 Million Bequest
Mar 3San Diego State University has received the largest donation to a single department in the university’s history, a $14 million gift to the Department of Astronomy.