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.
Outstanding Graduate Student: Elizabeth Ichikawa, School of Public Affairs Global Campus Program
May 14Ichikawa’s research centers on how implicit bias affects the court investigation process. As a supervising court investigator in Solano County, she works to protect the rights of vulnerable populations like children or the elderly.
Outstanding Student: Ryan Kehl, School of Journalism and Media Studies
May 10Ryan Kehl's journey through San Diego State University's Journalism and Media Studies program has been marked by resilience, dedication, and a passion for storytelling.
Outstanding Student: Jason Andrew Carr, Air Force ROTC
May 10Jason Andrew Carr is a beacon of dedication and service within San Diego State University's Air Force ROTC program.
Outstanding Student: Alyssa Moreno, Dance
May 10Upon graduation, Alyssa Moreno wants to help students explore their identities in college like she did during her time at San Diego State University.
Outstanding Student: Isabella Muscatell, Health Communication
May 10While at San Diego State University, Isabella Muscatell has been a standout Health Communication student, an excellent member of the Health Communication Student Organization executive board, and a Peer Health Educator with the Well-Being and Health Promotion Office.
Isabel Annalia Villegas-Glang Named Outstanding PSFA Student for 2024 and also Outstanding Student in the School of Communication
May 10Isabel Annalia Villegas-Glang’s resilience, dedication, creativity, and tenacity have seen her named not only the 2024 Outstanding Student in the School of Communication but also the Outstanding Student for the entire College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts.
Outstanding Student: Matthew Lee, Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps
May 10Matthew Lee's training as a civil engineering major and naval science minor saw him selected for his “dream job” and feels his “dream school” has set him up to do well.
Outstanding Student: Joshua Unrau, Recreation Tourism Management
May 10While at San Diego State University, Joshua Unrau participated in an eight month internship at Walt Disney World.
Outstanding Student: Sheba Candor, School of Public Affairs
May 6Sheba Candor has been selected as the Outstanding Graduate for the School of Public Affairs for Public Administration.
Outstanding Student: Isabel Adamos, School of Theatre, Television, and Film
May 6Isabel Adamos has been selected as the Outstanding Graduate for the School of Theatre, Television, and Film, in the Television, Film, and New Media program.
Outstanding Student: Halle Washington, School of Public Affairs
May 6Halle Washington has been selected as the Outstanding Graduate for the School of Public Affairs in Criminal Justice.
Outstanding Student: Camilla Trejo, L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management
May 3Camilla Trejo has been selected as the Outstanding Graduate for the L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality & Tourism Management in Hospitality and Tourism Management.
Outstanding Student: Brenna Hughbanks School of Theatre, Television, and Film
May 3Brenna Hughbanks has been selected as the Outstanding Graduate for the School of Theatre, Television, and Film in Theatre Arts.
JMS Alumnus Chidozie Ononiwu’s passion and persistence lead to career success
Apr 22Throughout his childhood, Ononiwu’s passion for sports, particularly football, was a driving factor in his life. When considering what career path to take, it was a no-brainer that his choice would revolve around sports.
Artist Tanya Aguiñiga Delivers Keynote Lecture at the School of Art and Design
Apr 22Exploring Identity Through Art: SDSU Alumna Tanya Aguiñiga Returns for Keynote Lecture
Katerina Portela selected as first JMS-Pulitzer Center Fellow
Apr 22Katerina Portela, a third-year journalism major, has been selected as the School of Journalism and Media Studies’ Pulitzer Center Fellow for the upcoming summer.
JMS graduate student Allison Gennette receives Dean’s Award
Apr 22On March 1, the 17th Annual San Diego State University Student Symposium was held, marking the largest in university history. Students from across campus gathered to present their research.
