PSFA STORIES
PSFA Stories is a round-up of curated links, as well as articles about the SDSU College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts written by the PSFA Communications Team and student interns building their portfolios.
Daily Aztec: Prison Arts Collective bridges the gap between incarcerated individuals and their communities
Feb 17The nonprofit organization provides carceral rehabilitation through the arts, giving these individuals a medium to express and process their emotions
Daily Aztec: The School of Theatre, Television and Film brings back the ‘80s with the Shakespeare classic, “Twelfth Night”
Feb 17TTF’s production highlights the vibrant and expressive era of discovery that was the ‘80s
The Next Step helps graduate students build workforce-ready skills
Feb 11Heather Canary, director of the SDSU School of Communication, designed the curriculum for the no-cost online career training skills available to nearly 55,000 graduate students across the Cal State University system
SDSU names Matthew Hebert director of the School of Art and Design
Feb 11With nearly two decades at SDSU, Matthew Hebert brings industry knowledge and passion to his new role as director
From Cold Emails to the NBC Lot: How Isabella Gaeta (‘26) landed her dream internship with NBCUniversal
Feb 11Through persistence and preparation, the SDSU fourth-year secured a competitive NBCUniversal internship focused on advancing underrepresented voices in television
Art and Design Alumna Maya Davis (‘24) follows her curatorial dreams to New York City
Feb 4Mentored by Assistant Professor Gillian Sneed, Davis is now part of the competitive joint fellowship at the Studio Museum in Harlem and the New York MoMA
SDSU student filmmakers shine on the big screen at the fall Emerging Filmmakers Showcase
Feb 4Television, Film, and New Media student filmmakers showcased creativity, collaboration, and technical skill through personal narratives and community-centered documentaries.
San Diego State’s fast-growing theater program charging ahead with new campus, programs
Feb 3Undergrad and graduate programs are mentoring this region's next generation of actors, directors and designers
Where Voices Meet: How SDSU Choirs Bring Community to Life
Dec 19With ensembles for every skill level, students and community members alike discover harmony, storytelling, and shared purpose in SDSU choral ensembles
What changes in SDSU’s art and design degrees mean for students
Dec 19The School of Art and Design plans new programs in integrated design, studio art, and art history
SDSU Forensics Team shines in historic fall 2025 semester
Dec 19Following win after win, Spencer Simon and Audrey Fleige discuss debate, what it means to them, and how it has elevated their student experience at SDSU
Saying “yes” to every opportunity: Lindsy Peterson’s journey in sports media
Dec 15Lindsy Peterson’s journey through production, marketing and storytelling in the sports media world shows how curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to say “yes” can open unexpected doors and lead to a meaningful career.
Emma Löfblad turned hard hats into a heartfelt children’s story
Dec 12Swedish graduate student Emma Löfblad transformed her unexpected entry into the construction world into a children’s book that helps kids understand school modernization, highlighting safety, community connection and the often-unseen work behind campus improvements.
JMS alumna Stormy Buonantony’s versatile and award-winning sports broadcast career
Dec 12Buonantony’s journey from SDSU to national sports broadcasting highlights how strong writing, relentless preparation and authenticity helped her build credibility across multiple sports and ultimately earn unique opportunities, including exclusive NHL access during the pandemic.
Dr. Shen explains why a small misstep can spark a big backlash for PR
Dec 9Dr. Shen explains how a minor giveaway mishap at the Shanghai Auto Show escalated into a nationwide scandal for BMW’s MINI brand when a viral video sparked accusations of discrimination, revealing how cultural history, nationalism and China’s powerful digital ecosystem can transform a small incident into a major corporate crisis.
Alumnus John Baldwin’s gift gives new life to The Daily Aztec newsroom
Dec 9A $150,000 gift from SDSU alumnus John Baldwin transformed The Daily Aztec’s formerly dark, isolating newsroom into a bright, collaborative multimedia space shared by student media.
SDSU Jazz Studies finds its groove
Dec 4Under the leadership of director Brian Levy, the program is surging in enrollment, expanding its offerings, and giving students front-row access to world-class musicians
TTF Alumni Spotlight: Zane Alcorn (Theatre, 2016)
Dec 3We caught up with Zane after seeing word of his recent production of Orpheus in the Underworld with Opera á la Carte. Thanks, Zane, for chatting with us!
Alumni spotlight: Bailee Hicks on creativity, curiosity and content creation
Dec 2SDSU alumna Bailee Hicks turned her lifelong passion for digital creation into a career in social media strategy, crafting content for major brands while drawing on curiosity, collaboration and the creative foundation she built at SDSU.
SDSU Alumna Jamie Ballard on Versatility, Freelancing and Finding Her Voice
Dec 2SDSU alumna Jamie Ballard built a versatile freelance writing career shaped by her Daily Aztec newsroom experience, blending data storytelling, cultural reporting and immersive interviewing while encouraging students to pursue connections and follow stories that inspire them.





















