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.
Assistant Professor Rati Kumar joins School of Communication
Aug 27Dr. Kumar is a critical health communication scholar with a focus on health inequities and culturally situated health interventions.
Assistant Professor Yin Yu joins School of Art and Design
Aug 27Dr. Yin Yu is an artist, designer, and engineer. Her research investigates the potential of interactive multimedia environments and the intersection of architecture, music, and emerging technologies.
Assistant Professor Mary Posatko joins School of Theatre, Television, and Film
Aug 27Mary Posatko is a filmmaker and professor originally from Delaware. Mary has directed and produced award-winning films including “Target Zero”, “All Fall Down” (co-directed and produced with Emily Topper), “Ain’t in it for my health: A film about Levon Helm.
Assistant Professor Brandon Mastromartino joins The School of HTM
Aug 27The L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management welcomes Assistant Professor of Experiential Marketing, Brandon Mastromartino.
Assistant Professor Jiyoon "Karen" Han joins The School of Journalism and Media Studies
Aug 27The School of Journalism and Media studies welcomes Assistant Professor of Advertising Jiyoon "Karen" Han. Han holds her Ph.D. in advertising from the University of Texas at Austin.
Assistant Professor Dr. Tereza Trejbalová joins The School of Public Affairs
Aug 27The School of Public Affairs welcomes new Assistant Professor Tereza Trejbalová, PhD. Trejbalová received her Ph.D in Criminology and Criminal Justice from the University of Nevada, Las Vegas in 2021.
Assistant Professor Dr. Justina Jose joins The School of Public Affairs
Aug 27The School of Public Affairs welcomes new Assistant Professor Dr. Justina Jose. Jose recently received her PhD from the Andrew Young School of Policy Studies at Georgia State University with a specialization in Public Budgeting and Finance.
Assistant Professor Xiohan "Catherine" Hu joins The School of Journalism and Media Studies
Aug 27The School of Journalism and Media Studies welcomes Assistant Professor of Journalism and Media Studies, Xiohan "Catherine" Hu. She holds her Ph.D. in Communications and Media from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, and her M.S. in Advertising from Wuhan University in Wuhan, China.
JMS Alumna Phyllis Schwartz authors new children’s book
Aug 25Three time cancer survivor employs humor and optimism in an upbeat rhyming exploration to encourage kids and families.
Art & Design Alumni Georgina Treviño's Jewelry Designs Jewelry for The Stars
Aug 18Georgina Treviño has adorned Bad Bunny and Doja Cat, but still calls San Diego home
Jack White Excellence in Journalism Pays Tribute to San Diego News Anchor
Aug 18Jack White was the face of San Diego television news from the late 1960s until his retirement in 2002. The iconic local news anchor was known for his generosity and professionalism during his 35 years at KGTV Channel 10.
Nathian Shae Rodriguez named first Associate Director for the School of JMS
Aug 16Rodriguez will focus on student success and faculty advancement with an eye to equity and inclusion
Lamke Family Student Experience Fund Honors an HTM Legend
Aug 3The Lamke Student Experience Fund will finance student experiential learning, which will include student trips to industry conferences, trade shows, educational conferences, and other industry events.
SDSU New Musical Initiative Selects Next World Premiere Musical
Aug 3SDSU Musical Theatre will develop historical romance, In A Sunshine State over two years, and stage the world debut on SDSU’s Mainstage in Spring 2024
JMS Launches Advisory Board
Jul 18The School of JMS forms first-ever advisory board to help advance the program.
Imperial Valley Public Affairs Students Attend Conference in Washington D.C.
Jul 18Sixteen students attended the Urban Affairs Association Conference, an immersive educational experience led by public affairs industry professionals
JMS Director experiences the life of a Naval Public Affairs Officer
Jun 15In an effort to learn more about naval careers and Public Affairs Officers, Dr. Northup stayed overnight on the USS Nimitz in Coronado.





















