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.
Bill Yeager, Cornerstone of SDSU Music Community, Takes His Last Bow
Apr 15Following his retirement after 41 years at SDSU, jazz educator Bill Yeager leaves behind a legacy of musical excellence and generations of students
College Reading and Learning Association elects Rebecca Tedesco president-elect
Apr 9Educator and researcher will help lead organization serving academic support professionals worldwide
SDSU’s “Sophocles’ Elektra” looks at Greek tragedy through the lens of influencer culture
Apr 9Renowned director Jesca Prudencio brings a new vision to SDSU's production, reimagining the ancient Greek tragedy
Mariachi returns to SDSU
Apr 9SDSU’s reestablished mariachi ensemble brings together students across majors, building community, cultural connection and new opportunities in music
TOSD: SDPD officer, former Marine, dies of pancreatic cancer at 43
Apr 9Lt. Brian Avera is survived by his wife, Hillary, and their two children, Ava, 8, and Brian Jr., 4.
SDSU takes center stage as global Fringe leaders gather on campus
Mar 30As host of the 2026 World Fringe Congress, SDSU will showcase student work, campus spaces and creative programs to international artists and audiences
Two years in the making, SDSU presents developing musical “Tomorrow, the Island Dies”
Mar 23How SDSU’s Musical Theatre Initiative helped transform Ryan Scott Oliver’s evolving folk-horror musical from concept to full production
Daily Aztec: Head of directing for the School of Theatre’s ‘Elektra’ talks about her inspirations for directing and choreography
Mar 18Jesca Prudencio shares how she plans to highlight female empowerment through ‘Elektra’ in celebration of Women’s History Month
AP: Amazon Bestselling Author Dr. Chuyun Oh Publishes K-Pop Dance Education After Demand Following K-Pop Demon Hunters
Mar 13New book explores the rise of K-pop academic curricula, transforming the global phenomenon into a performing arts discipline for learners of all ages
Incarcerated VISTA Students Showcase Research at 2026 SDSU Student Symposium
Mar 13Second year of VISTA participation highlights research excellence and creative work.
What changes in SDSU’s art and design degrees mean for students
Mar 13The School of Art and Design plans new programs in integrated design, studio art, and art history
Fox 40: Amazon Bestselling Author Dr. Chuyun Oh Publishes K-Pop Dance Education After Demand Following K-Pop Demon Hunters
Mar 6New book explores the rise of K-pop academic curricula, transforming the global phenomenon into a performing arts discipline for learners of all ages
School of Communication’s Michael Rapp Honored with National Teaching Award
Mar 6The longtime communication lecturer earns the National Communication Association’s Don Yoder Distinguished Faculty Award for his lasting impact
SDSU’s Texu Kim Receives 2026 Award in Music from American Academy of Arts and Letters
Mar 3Associate Professor of Composition and Theory honored with national award recognizing distinctive artistic voice, including $10,000 recording grant and New York concert performance
Gathering Point: Carl Winston and the Discipline of Building Something That Wasn’t Supposed to Matter
Mar 2How San Diego State University became a Power Center in the Global Gathering Economy
From page to stage: All the ingredients for the Black Renaissance Theatre production of “STEW”
Feb 26BRT President Belise Andrews shares how the organization is bringing Zora Howard's Pulitzer Prize finalist to the stage this April
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SD Story: Engagingly Eclectic NWEAMO Festival 2026 Opens at San Diego State University
Feb 25The 2026 New West Evolving Arts and Music Organism (NWEAMO) Festival at SDSU’s Smith Recital Hall proved aptly eclectic.
Yamaha Honors Sonya Schumann in its Sixth Annual 40 Under 40 Music Program
Feb 25Sixth annual program celebrates teachers nationwide; Sonya Schumann cited for leadership, innovation and community impact in music education
“When She Became The Moon” explores grief and cultural heritage through the power of female friendships
Feb 23The all-female cast presents a story full of girlhood, horror, humor and cultural identity through a coming-of-age production held at SDSU
