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SDSU Research Foundation
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The SDSU Research Foundation (SDSURF) furthers the educational, research, and community service objectives of San Diego State University. 🔴⚫️
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SDSU has reached an exciting milestone and joins the nation's top research universities by officially being classified as an R1 research institution. Congratulations to our #SDSU community!🔬🎉

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Faculty and staff from The California State University received the Wang Family Excellence Awards in recognition of their outstanding teaching, scholarship, service, and dedication to student success, as well as their achievements and contributions that advance their campus.
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February 9, 2026 at 10:58 PM
From early mornings to exhausting daily commutes, three @sandiegostate.bsky.social students and SDSU Alumni share their journeys growing up as transborder students, crossing the U.S.–Mexico border for school, and their dedication to pursuing an education.

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February 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social ranked No. 5 in U.S. News and World Report’s 2026 Best Online Master’s in Education Programs for the third consecutive year. SDSU Alumna Tracy Duvall gives credit to the program for deepening her ability to assess and support students’ reading needs.
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February 6, 2026 at 12:26 AM
Congratulations to @sandiegostate.bsky.social professor Dr. Chunting Chris Mi for being recognized by The California State University Board of Trustees with a Wang Family Excellence Award and named this year’s Outstanding Faculty Scholar.

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February 5, 2026 at 9:33 PM
SDSURF celebrates #BlackHistoryMonth by honoring the history, achievements, and lasting impact of Black communities, past and present.

"Change will not come if we wait for some other person or some other time. We are the ones we’ve been waiting for. We are the change that we seek." – Barack Obama
February 2, 2026 at 5:23 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social is one of four California State University campuses to receive grant funding from The Boeing Company to support Veteran Resource Center efforts and build structured pathways to help veterans pursue and excel in high-demand STEM fields! ✈
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January 29, 2026 at 11:19 PM
Are you still sticking to your New Year’s resolution? Experts reveal why people make and break New Year’s resolutions and how “The Fresh Start Effect” gives them momentum to make changes at the beginning of the year.

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January 28, 2026 at 8:58 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social astronomy professors Joseph Soliz and William Welsh submitted research titled "Dearth of Photosynthetically Active Radiation Suggests No Complex Life on Late M-Star Exoplanets" to the journal Astrobiology.

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January 28, 2026 at 4:27 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social theater arts performance major Jaysten Merced-Ares shares his journey of studying abroad in Italy at the Accademia dell’Arte, an internationally recognized arts institution known for its physical theater, dance, and performance.

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January 28, 2026 at 12:06 AM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social recently hosted the SDSU Cancer Research Symposium, where cancer researchers, private-sector executives, advocates, and community organizations gathered to envision the future of cancer research at the university.

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January 27, 2026 at 9:58 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social was recognized as a national leader in community engagement by the American Council on Education and The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching for the Advancement of Teaching.

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January 23, 2026 at 6:57 PM
Imperial County released the Draft Lithium Valley Specific Plan and Program Environmental Impact Report, marking major milestones. The plan emphasizes workforce development and education, with programs like @sandiegostate.bsky.social STEM campus in Brawley.
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January 22, 2026 at 11:58 PM
Soonja Choi, a professor in the Department of Linguistics, and Coleen Geraghty, former editor of SDSU Magazine, built lasting legacies at @sandiegostate.bsky.social through decades of service. Now retired, both continue to make an impact through philanthropy.
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January 22, 2026 at 9:27 PM
David O’Leary, a master’s student at @sandiegostate.bsky.social shares his journey from growing up speaking Spanish as his first language to learning English in first grade, and now teaching social science in a dual immersion program at Edgewood Middle School.

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January 22, 2026 at 6:17 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social will host its 48th Alumni Awards of Distinction, honoring ten @sdsualumni.bsky.social and friends whose notable contributions exemplify achievement and distinguished service to the university and San Diego community.

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January 21, 2026 at 10:51 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social broke ground on the One Water Laboratory, a $2.6 million project funded by the San Diego River Conservancy that will serve as a hands-on research, education, and community outreach facility focused on sustainable water management at SDSU Mission Valley.
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January 21, 2026 at 7:32 PM
“We must use time creatively, in the knowledge that the time is always ripe to do right.” - Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.

SDSURF honors the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. today and every day. Our offices will be closed on Monday, January 19, in observance of the holiday!
January 16, 2026 at 7:55 PM
From growing up dreaming of becoming a teacher to earning her teaching credential at SDSU Imperial Valley, Elizabeth Garcia reflects on her challenging journey.

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January 13, 2026 at 8:52 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social dance theory professor Chuyun Oh shares her insights on how K-Pop differs from other dance forms, how Netflix’s popular film K-Pop Demon Hunters is raising awareness of Korean art and culture, and the ways K-Pop inspires students.

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January 13, 2026 at 6:04 PM
Scientists explain whether earthquakes are becoming more frequent or simply more noticeable, as recent major quakes along the Pacific Ring of Fire raise public concern.

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January 13, 2026 at 12:19 AM
From a childhood spent in foster care to her current role as program coordinator for @sandiegostate.bsky.social Division of Student Affairs Guardian Scholars, @sdsualumni.bsky.social Malia Apelu shares how the Guardian Scholars program helped her find stability, support, and purpose.
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January 12, 2026 at 9:26 PM
@sdsualumni.bsky.social Lizbeth Figueroa and Jacqueline Santana were named Student Teachers of the Year, selected from a cohort of 57 graduates of the San Diego State University Imperial Valley Division of Education, an accelerated credential program for working adults.
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January 12, 2026 at 6:16 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social fifteenth annual Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign reached a fundraising record of $114,567 in 2025, surpassing the previous record of $109,676 set in 2022. 🥫

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January 9, 2026 at 9:37 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social joined the CaliBaja Higher Education Consortium to strengthen the binational workforce and advance cross-border collaboration and innovation by institutionalizing transborder academic partnership in one of the world’s most interconnected border regions.
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January 9, 2026 at 4:25 PM
Our Payroll department is seeking a Payroll Technician II/III to join their dynamic team.

Do you have knowledge of the laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to payroll, time reporting, and benefits?

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January 8, 2026 at 6:33 PM