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SDSU has reached an exciting milestone and joins the nation's top research universities by officially being classified as an R1 research institution. Congratulations to our #SDSU community!🔬🎉
Read more: r1.sdsu.edu
Read more: r1.sdsu.edu
San Diego’s recent heavy rainfall impacted the Tijuana River Valley, causing waterborne contamination as the river swelled with trash, sediment, and pollutants, leading to increased cases of gastrointestinal illness after flooding.
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December 8, 2025 at 10:21 PM
San Diego’s recent heavy rainfall impacted the Tijuana River Valley, causing waterborne contamination as the river swelled with trash, sediment, and pollutants, leading to increased cases of gastrointestinal illness after flooding.
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social students spent seven weeks in South Africa through the fully funded Mundt Peace Fellowship, living with host families and working in hands-on service-learning internships with local NGOs.
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December 8, 2025 at 6:35 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social students spent seven weeks in South Africa through the fully funded Mundt Peace Fellowship, living with host families and working in hands-on service-learning internships with local NGOs.
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social recently held its College of Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, where nearly 90 graduate students showcased real-world projects from early flood detection systems for vulnerable populations to robotic skin.
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December 5, 2025 at 6:41 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social recently held its College of Engineering Graduate Research Symposium, where nearly 90 graduate students showcased real-world projects from early flood detection systems for vulnerable populations to robotic skin.
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Sherri Goodman, the Pentagon’s first deputy undersecretary of defense for environmental security, spoke at @sandiegostate.bsky.social Uechi ISCOR Lecture. Goodman’s lecture focused on climate change and how environmental challenges amplify existing security threats.
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December 4, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Sherri Goodman, the Pentagon’s first deputy undersecretary of defense for environmental security, spoke at @sandiegostate.bsky.social Uechi ISCOR Lecture. Goodman’s lecture focused on climate change and how environmental challenges amplify existing security threats.
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San Diego State University engineering professor Hassan Davani visited the San Diego River to address flooding concerns and install cameras for a real-time Artificial Intelligence-based flood warning system that detects rising water levels early.
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Watch the short video: tiny.cc/5l0w001
San Diego State professor using AI to create river flood warning system
With the use of cameras, sensors and even artificial intelligence, an engineering professor is developing a warning system for when the San Diego River gets too high. NBC 7's Joe Little shows us how t...
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December 4, 2025 at 7:34 PM
San Diego State University engineering professor Hassan Davani visited the San Diego River to address flooding concerns and install cameras for a real-time Artificial Intelligence-based flood warning system that detects rising water levels early.
Watch the short video: tiny.cc/5l0w001
Watch the short video: tiny.cc/5l0w001
Dr. Ellen Ochoa, @sdsualumni.bsky.social, the first Hispanic woman in space and former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, shared insights on her achievements in a recent interview, where she discussed being a role model for the Latino community, career highlights, & challenges.
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December 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM
Dr. Ellen Ochoa, @sdsualumni.bsky.social, the first Hispanic woman in space and former director of NASA’s Johnson Space Center, shared insights on her achievements in a recent interview, where she discussed being a role model for the Latino community, career highlights, & challenges.
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social has launched Project HARMONY, a $1.25 million initiative that builds on SDSU’s 30-year partnership with tribal communities to prepare school counselors and psychologists to work effectively with Indigenous youth.
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December 3, 2025 at 9:23 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social has launched Project HARMONY, a $1.25 million initiative that builds on SDSU’s 30-year partnership with tribal communities to prepare school counselors and psychologists to work effectively with Indigenous youth.
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The California State University’s system economic impact analysis showed that @sandiegostate.bsky.social generates $9.65 billion in statewide industry activity and ranks first among the CSUs for jobs supported and tax revenue produced.
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December 3, 2025 at 5:40 PM
The California State University’s system economic impact analysis showed that @sandiegostate.bsky.social generates $9.65 billion in statewide industry activity and ranks first among the CSUs for jobs supported and tax revenue produced.
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social collection of 5,000 “Dear Doc” letters written by SDSU students, faculty, and staff serving in World War II was brought to life on the USS Midway for its 80th birthday celebration through dramatic readings by actors.
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December 1, 2025 at 11:57 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social collection of 5,000 “Dear Doc” letters written by SDSU students, faculty, and staff serving in World War II was brought to life on the USS Midway for its 80th birthday celebration through dramatic readings by actors.
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@sdsualumni.bsky.social and historian Daniel E. Walker spent 15 years researching former @sandiegostate.bsky.social professor Dr. Danny Lyon Scarborough, an Emmy-winning Africana Studies dance pioneer, uncovering more than 150 hours of archival footage to document his legacy.
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December 1, 2025 at 9:59 PM
@sdsualumni.bsky.social and historian Daniel E. Walker spent 15 years researching former @sandiegostate.bsky.social professor Dr. Danny Lyon Scarborough, an Emmy-winning Africana Studies dance pioneer, uncovering more than 150 hours of archival footage to document his legacy.
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tiny.cc/b37v001
@sandiegostate.bsky.social students participate in the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics, led by UC Berkeley and supported by Google.org. The program gives students hands-on cybersecurity experience while helping under-resourced organizations protect against digital threats.
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December 1, 2025 at 5:38 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social students participate in the Consortium of Cybersecurity Clinics, led by UC Berkeley and supported by Google.org. The program gives students hands-on cybersecurity experience while helping under-resourced organizations protect against digital threats.
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Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
SDSURF will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the holiday! 🦃
SDSURF will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the holiday! 🦃
November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
SDSURF will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the holiday! 🦃
SDSURF will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the holiday! 🦃
Alicia Guerrero shares her journey from a determined athlete overcoming a prosthetic challenge to becoming a World Para Athletics medalist, showcasing the impact of @sandiegostate.bsky.social Adapted Athletics program.
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November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
Alicia Guerrero shares her journey from a determined athlete overcoming a prosthetic challenge to becoming a World Para Athletics medalist, showcasing the impact of @sandiegostate.bsky.social Adapted Athletics program.
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social is launching the SDSU Scam Institute to educate and protect vulnerable households and train a new generation of fraud fighters by partnering with industry, government, and national leaders to combat the rapidly growing $158 billion scam economy.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social is launching the SDSU Scam Institute to educate and protect vulnerable households and train a new generation of fraud fighters by partnering with industry, government, and national leaders to combat the rapidly growing $158 billion scam economy.
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tiny.cc/n27v001
@sandiegostate.bsky.social Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign expanded to San Diego State University Imperial Valley for the first time, with 80% of proceeds supporting the campus food pantry to combat student food insecurity.
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November 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign expanded to San Diego State University Imperial Valley for the first time, with 80% of proceeds supporting the campus food pantry to combat student food insecurity.
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social associate professor of engineering and an expert in integrating innovative digital, robotic, and AI systems in construction, who has been named the inaugural recipient of the SDSU College of Engineering’s Jim Ryan Chair in Construction Management.
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November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social associate professor of engineering and an expert in integrating innovative digital, robotic, and AI systems in construction, who has been named the inaugural recipient of the SDSU College of Engineering’s Jim Ryan Chair in Construction Management.
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tiny.cc/p27v001
@sandiegostate.bsky.social student Jaimie Erle shares how SDSU’s Courage Through Cancer Fund helped her stay in school & eased her family’s financial burden after learning her mother had been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer during freshman move-in weekend.
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November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social student Jaimie Erle shares how SDSU’s Courage Through Cancer Fund helped her stay in school & eased her family’s financial burden after learning her mother had been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer during freshman move-in weekend.
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For the first time in its history, Associated Students @sandiegostate.bsky.social will be led by an all-female executive team for the 2025–2026 academic year, uniting leaders from different slates under a shared, student-focused vision.
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November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
For the first time in its history, Associated Students @sandiegostate.bsky.social will be led by an all-female executive team for the 2025–2026 academic year, uniting leaders from different slates under a shared, student-focused vision.
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The San Diego Food Bank, in partnership with the State of California, the City of San Diego, and @sandiegostate.bsky.social, hosts an emergency food distribution event at Snapdragon Stadium, supporting more than 2,100 people impacted by the government shutdown.
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November 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
The San Diego Food Bank, in partnership with the State of California, the City of San Diego, and @sandiegostate.bsky.social, hosts an emergency food distribution event at Snapdragon Stadium, supporting more than 2,100 people impacted by the government shutdown.
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social professor and recent 2025 Cybersecurity Executive of the Year recipient, Dr. Lance Larson, shares how his unique background and academic leadership influence his approach to cybersecurity.
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Congratulations, Dr. Larson. Read the full story: tiny.cc/obyu001
November 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social professor and recent 2025 Cybersecurity Executive of the Year recipient, Dr. Lance Larson, shares how his unique background and academic leadership influence his approach to cybersecurity.
Congratulations, Dr. Larson. Read the full story: tiny.cc/obyu001
Congratulations, Dr. Larson. Read the full story: tiny.cc/obyu001
SDSU Imperial Valley received a $35,000 grant from the Imperial Irrigation District to fight regional heat and the lack of shaded areas, creating safe, comfortable outdoor spaces where students, staff, and faculty can study, gather, and relax.
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November 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
SDSU Imperial Valley received a $35,000 grant from the Imperial Irrigation District to fight regional heat and the lack of shaded areas, creating safe, comfortable outdoor spaces where students, staff, and faculty can study, gather, and relax.
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SDSU Alumni honors Christopher Sickels and the late Frederick W. Pierce IV with the 2025 Ron Fowler Impact Award at San Diego State University’s annual Evening Celebrating Philanthropy, for their impact that goes beyond financial support.
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November 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
SDSU Alumni honors Christopher Sickels and the late Frederick W. Pierce IV with the 2025 Ron Fowler Impact Award at San Diego State University’s annual Evening Celebrating Philanthropy, for their impact that goes beyond financial support.
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U.S. Navy veteran and @sandiegostate.bsky.social student Roy Foley shares how SDSU’s Military and Veterans Program (MVP) and Troops to Engineers (T2E) helped turn his military experience into an academic career and secure a mechanical engineering job.
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November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
U.S. Navy veteran and @sandiegostate.bsky.social student Roy Foley shares how SDSU’s Military and Veterans Program (MVP) and Troops to Engineers (T2E) helped turn his military experience into an academic career and secure a mechanical engineering job.
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@sandiegostate.bsky.social researchers are investigating the health effects of extreme heat on farmworkers in California’s Imperial Valley by using wearable heat-stress monitors and environmental sensors to gather data.
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Learn more about their research: tiny.cc/gyeu001
November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social researchers are investigating the health effects of extreme heat on farmworkers in California’s Imperial Valley by using wearable heat-stress monitors and environmental sensors to gather data.
Learn more about their research: tiny.cc/gyeu001
Learn more about their research: tiny.cc/gyeu001
Today, we honor the heroes who fought for our freedom and recognize the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy!
SDSURF will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of the holiday. #VeteransDay
SDSURF will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of the holiday. #VeteransDay
November 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Today, we honor the heroes who fought for our freedom and recognize the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy!
SDSURF will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of the holiday. #VeteransDay
SDSURF will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of the holiday. #VeteransDay