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.
‘X’ as in exceptional
Jul 25A mentorship program for future PR professionals worked wonders for this new graduate, who landed a job in less than a week.
AI, Andor and Anime: SDSU researchers present at Comic-Con International
Jul 25Faculty appear on 10 panels covering such topics as banned books, Manga, and careers in comics.
East Village Times: Aztec for life Josh Suchon makes MLB broadcasting debut with Rockies
Jul 24After 12 seasons and nearly 1,800 games in Triple-A, SDSU alum Josh Suchon finally gets the call, stepping into the Colorado Rockies radio booth for two games at Coors Field on July 18. A full‑circle moment that reunites him with his Colorado roots has been years in the making.
SDSU-led study measures TikTok’s effects on news reading
Jul 22Using eye-tracking software, researchers measured how quickly participants read news articles. Some browsed their TikTok accounts for five minutes right before reading. The others didn’t.
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
SDSU News Center: AJ Kim named 2025–26 Stanford Humanities Center Fellow
Jun 30SDSU NewsCenter: SDSU Associate Professor AJ Kim to explore immigrant rights activism in the American South during a yearlong residency at Stanford Humanities Cente
AJ Kim Named 2025–26 Stanford Humanities Center Fellow
Jun 20SDSU Associate Professor AJ Kim to explore immigrant rights activism in the American South during yearlong residency at Stanford Humanities Center
SDSU celebrates first graduating class of incarcerated students
Jun 20SDSU celebrates the graduation of its inaugural class of students in a program aimed at helping incarcerated individuals obtain a bachelor’s degree.
Making beautiful music in mariachi class at SDSU School of Music and Dance
Jun 17Composed of virtuoso mariachi and classical musicians, this unique ensemble fully embraces the ideals of traditional Mexican music and European Classical music.
Melanie Ehrenkranz cultivates community within the job market
Jun 13Melanie Ehrenkranz (‘12) took a leap after graduation and moved straight to New York City with no job lined up. Determined to pursue a career in journalism, she quickly found her beat covering technology and wellness.
Building up the next generation: Two alumni named among county’s top teachers
Jun 12SDSU grads and local educators Allison Schmitt and Kevin T. White honored by the San Diego County Office of Education, making them eligible for statewide award.
Alumna Brings Her Theatre Roots Full Circle
Jun 5From working on Broadway to directing SDSU’s production of "Rent," alumna Courtney Corey ('23) shares how the lessons she learned as a student continue to influence her career today.
Joseph Martin Waters Premieres Rock Opera in New York, Featuring SDSU Students and Alumni
Jun 4Joseph Martin Waters brought his latest work, El Sidd & The Healers, to life on May 31, 2025, in a premiere at The Cutting Room, a beautiful venue in Midtown Manhattan. Of the 20-member ensemble of cast and musicians, 13 were current students or alumni of SDSU
Video: SD Fringe Festival Goes to the Movies at SDSU
May 22San Diego International Fringe Festival adds film to its lineup with the debut of the SDSU Emerging Filmmakers Showcase, spotlighting student talent and expanding to a new campus venue.
Criminal Justice ranks #2 in top 10 Degrees in 2025
May 16More than 12,000 San Diego State University degree candidates have the opportunity to participate in the university’s 2025 commencement weekend.
SDSU Alumni Spotlight, Rick Schuiteman (‘95)
May 16Meet SDSU Alumnus Rick Schuiteman (‘95). While at SDSU, Rick studied theater, which led him to work in the entertainment department at SeaWorld, where he stayed for 34 years.
JMS’s Jesse Marx helped edit Pulitzer finalist series on police chases
May 16Jesse Marx, student media manager at JMS, helped edit and fact-check a Pulitzer-finalist investigative series by the San Francisco Chronicle on deadly police chases. The reports exposed systemic issues, highlighting nearly two deaths per day, often innocent bystanders, with little officer accountability.
Bridging Borders: SDSU Students Tackle Real-World Policy in Tijuana Community
May 12The School of Public Affairs course allows students to travel to Tijuana and collaborate with local communities on policy proposals.
Bella Ross leads the way for social media journalism
May 12Bella Ross (‘20) started her journalism career at SDSU with a passion for politics and activism. Being a freshman during the 2016 presidential election, Ross was the one leading protests around campus with a megaphone in hand.
Alumnus Will Fritz on securing his dream career
May 12When Will Fritz (’19) was at SDSU, he was known as a passionate and driven student journalist. At the Daily Aztec, he stood out as an accomplished senior staff writer, writing 190 stories in three years and eventually taking charge as editor-in-chief.