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It started with a cold call: Alumna’s journey from mall job to professor
Aug 27The support of her mother and faculty mentors paved the way for Rosa Arriaga’s success as a non-traditional student. Now she’s paying it forward with a naming gift for SDSU’s newest academic building.
Researchers find housing instability has profound effects on LGBTQIA+ adolescents’ mental health
Aug 26Suicidal thoughts, depression and PTSD symptoms are far more common, especially among those facing family rejection because of their orientation.
De la Torre looks toward building upon SDSU’s historic impact
Aug 20At the All-University Convocation, the president said SDSU remains a powerful engine for personal and community transformation.
Why ovarian cancer keeps coming back — and how SDSU researchers hope to stop it
Jul 31A new study identifies how treatment-resistant cells survive chemotherapy, pointing to a potential strategy for preventing frequent, deadly relapses.
An astronomer’s guide to viewing the Perseid meteor shower
Jul 27The peak comes August 12. Find a dark location for best viewing.
SDSU@Comic-Con: Brain science suggests Baby Yoda might not be a baby after all
Jul 20At Comic-Con 2026, neurobiologist Elena Blanco-Suárez applies her expertise on brain development and repair to "The Mandalorian" series. See our complete list of other SDSU participants.
A profile in perseverance: the Alyssa Schiller story
Jul 13What began as a seemingly perfect match for the SDSU swim team ultimately tested the stamina of an athlete, her teammates and her coaches. Everyone triumphed.
Astronomy undergrads discover binary star system near iconic Pillars of Creation
Jul 6Students Steven Cromwell and Tyler Peters namechecked a rock ’n’ roll legend to identify their find.
SDSU's top 10 degrees among 2026 graduates
May 13More than 13,600 San Diego State University degree candidates have the opportunity to participate in the university’s 2026 commencement weekend.
SDSU to award honorary doctorate to life sciences executive
May 12Gregory T. Lucier will receive the degree at the College of Sciences commencement ceremony.










