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.
SDSU NewsCenter: Revamped home base for The Daily Aztec reflects alumnus’s enduring commitment to student journalism
Feb 20John Baldwin’s gift updates the newsroom and strengthens its future at SDSU.
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
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
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
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
SDSU’s November Ceramic and Jewelry Sales Showcase Student Talent
Nov 4From hand-thrown mugs to one-of-a-kind metalwork, this month’s annual art sales invite the community to shop unique creations while supporting student artists and their creative programs
Daily Aztec: Behind the curtain with the cast and crew of SDSU’s “Merrily We Roll Along”
Nov 3Take a look behind the scenes of the main stage, theatrical production
PSFA Launches New Strategic Plan to Strengthen Student Success
Oct 29The college’s new, all-encompassing strategic “living document” is the product of a yearlong, collaborative effort uniting students, faculty, and staff across the college
“Reencuentros: allá nos vemos” Explores Memory, Identity, and Home
Oct 6University Art Gallery exhibition highlights artists from Southern California and the San Diego/Tijuana borderlands
SDSU’s new Music Education Master’s degree is made by teachers, for teachers
Oct 6Launching in Summer 2026, the School of Music and Dance introduces a teacher-friendly Master’s in Music Education designed to align with teachers’ schedules
SDSU Student Film “YEUX” Selected for National PBS Broadcast
Oct 2The documentary on queer identity and self-expression airs nationally on PBS Oct. 22
The Anna Marie Fobes Scholarship opens doors for aspiring SDSU artists
Sep 8Inspired by his mother’s resilience and a student’s financial struggles, lecturer emeritus David Fobes creates the Anna Marie Fobes Scholarship to support art and design majors
From JMS to the Major Leagues: Alumnus Josh Suchon hits a home run in his sports broadcasting career
Aug 20After 12 years in the Minors, Suchon made his Major League debut as a fill-in radio announcer for the Colorado Rockies
Alana Dillette’s “Empowered Beginnings” advocates for Black maternal health and maternity care for mothers and birthgivers
Jul 16The study, prepared by Dillette in collaboration with the San Diego Black Worker Center, studies the shortfalls of Black maternal rights and recommends policy action to improve them
The School of Music and Dance announces Outstanding Students
May 5Recognizing outstanding students whose dedication to performance, scholarship, and community involvement exemplifies the spirit of the School of Music and Dance at SDSU.
The School of Public Affairs announces its 2024-2025 outstanding students
May 5Meet Public Affairs students championing equity, justice, and community impact across city planning, criminal justice, and public administration.
SDSU NewsCenter: SDSU Theatre presents Broadway hit musical ‘Rent’ from May 2-8
Apr 30The show tackles powerful themes like addiction, poverty, and HIV/AIDS, delivering a captivating story filled with unforgettable characters and a moving message about love, hope, and living without regrets.
SDSU NewsCenter: Rachael Record receives the 2024-25 Senate Excellence in Teaching Award
Apr 30Students and colleagues reflect on Record’s accomplishments, mentorship, and dedication to high-impact teaching at SDSU.
The SDSU Javanese Gamelan Ensemble presents the mesmerizing art of Indonesian shadow puppetry
Apr 22The show on May 5 will feature the Indonesian art form of Wayang Kulit, bringing ancient stories to life through intricate leather puppets, cultural music, and masterful storytelling
