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Celebrating standout students from SDSU’s School of Communication who are using the power of communication to inspire change, inform communities, and lead with purpose.

Standout students from SDSU’s L. Robert Payne School of Hospitality and Tourism Management turn their passion into purpose in hospitality, tourism, event management, and recreation through academic excellence and industry experience.

Recognizing outstanding students whose dedication to performance, scholarship, and community involvement exemplifies the spirit of the School of Music and Dance at SDSU.

Meet Public Affairs students championing equity, justice, and community impact across city planning, criminal justice, and public administration.

Fennell participated in extracurriculars like Women's Rugby and SDSU Sports Clubs at SDSU.

Honoring outstanding students whose work is advancing storytelling, representation, and learning innovation.

Celebrating excellence in performance, production, and design, the School honors five standout students whose talent and dedication have left a lasting impact on SDSU’s creative community.

Celebrating excellence in performance, production, and design, the School honors five standout students whose talent and dedication have left a lasting impact on SDSU’s creative community

Jazzmyn Quan has been named the 2025 Outstanding Undergraduate Student in Aerospace Studies by Air Force ROTC.

As an international student from Japan, Aika Tsuda has proven herself to be a remarkable talent with a relentless drive to bridge cultural divides through the power of translation and dramaturgy.

Sarah Salonga is a dynamic force in the world of musical theatre, blending her passion for Original Pilipino Music (OPM) with her extensive academic and creative endeavors.

Adriana Villa has been named the Outstanding Graduate Student in Mass Communication from the SDSU School of Journalism and Media Studies.

Larissa’s academic journey is a testament to her resilience and commitment to effecting change in the criminal justice system.

At San Diego State University, Edison Cartas excels in the music education program, driven by his passion, commitment, and community involvement, while aspiring to inspire future generations as a secondary music educator.

As a master's student, Murray faced the difficulties of trying to finish her master's program while pursuing her career in government.

In his time at SDSU Robin North developed his artistic style and fostered a love for education that would lead him towards the next chapter of his life.

Pham has always had a passion for advocacy, and knowing that others were not given the same opportunities that she had has inspired her to work that much harder.

As an SDSU graduate student, Bobko excelled, and her research paper Exploring the Possibilities of Edu-Metaverse: A New 3D Ecosystem Model for Innovative Learning, was published by the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers.

Ichikawa’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.

Ryan 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.