PSFA STORIES

School of Public Affairs alumna ignites opportunity and equity for diverse entrepreneurs through FounderFuego

SDSU’s Academy for Local Elected Officials prepares local leaders to communicate with clarity and confidence through its latest workshop, featuring former BBC anchor Claire Strong.

Dive into an inspiring conversation with Dr. Warren as he unpacks the artistry and science that bring sound to life

Seven artists from Southern California examine the evolving identity that emerges after migration, tracing what is remembered, reimagined and repressed

San Diego State alumnus Antonio Morales turned his passion for sports writing at The Daily Aztec into a national career. Now a college football reporter for The Athletic, he credits SDSU for shaping his work ethic and journalism foundation.

Featuring the SDSU Jazz Ensemble, this concert staging of "Merrily We Roll Along" will take audiences on a reflective journey backward through two decades of dreams and choices.

Alumna Jonnie Wilson (‘76) and University History Curator, Seth Malios, dive deep into the inspiration and importance behind SDSU’s “Dear Doc” event on the USS Midway.

Dr. Kaye Sweetser earned the SDSU Alumni Association Award for her leadership, mentorship and dedication to student success in public relations. She emphasizes hands-on learning, advocacy and balance in her teaching and professional life.

University Art Gallery exhibition highlights artists from Southern California and the San Diego/Tijuana borderlands

Launching in Summer 2026, the School of Music and Dance introduces a teacher-friendly Master’s in Music Education designed to align with teachers’ schedules

The documentary on queer identity and self-expression airs nationally on PBS Oct. 22

Graduate student MJ Duran’s thesis explores how Spanish-language journalists covered the 2018 migrant caravans, highlighting differences from mainstream U.S. media. Drawing on her immigrant background, she emphasizes framing, journalist perspectives, and the importance of Spanish-language coverage for immigrant communities.

Emely Navarro turned her love for pop culture into a career at Access Hollywood, earning an Emmy at 22 and proving that persistence, creativity and a fearless attitude can open doors in journalism and entertainment.

UC Santa Barbara professor Walid Afifi to discuss resilience and chronic uncertainty in inaugural endowment-funded lecture at SDSU.

​A report by Martha Lauzen, executive director of the Center for the Study of Women in Television and Film found that once actors hit 40, men were far more likely to get roles than women.

Heirs of an MFA student at SDSU have donated her entire studio to the School of Art and Design.

Growing up in Nebraska, Paige Seastedt never imagined she would one day be brushing shoulders with celebrities backstage at the Critics Choice Awards or capturing red carpet arrivals for Bravo TV.

Johamy Morales (‘06) has been named the Artistic Director at Seattle Children’s Theatre, one of the nation’s most prestigious theatres for young audiences

San Diego State University alumnus and VP of Design at Intuit TurboTax, Cesar Villegas (‘95), knows just how valuable a degree can be to one’s career.

With a fine arts background and an interest in storytelling through space, Jubilate brings over a decade of professional experience to her position.