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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 Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · Feb 13

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!🔬🎉

Read more: r1.sdsu.edu

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 1h

The California State University recently celebrated National Hispanic Heritage Month by highlighting its Latinx leaders, including @sandiegostate.bsky.social President Adela de la Torre.

Learn more about President Adela de la Torre’s journey: tiny.cc/w97t001

SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 23h

The CSU system continues to excel in national rankings, reaffirming its commitment to social mobility and accessible higher education. @sandiegostate.bsky.social was named in Forbes’ 2026 America’s Top Colleges, and earned a spot on Forbes’ “Top 25 Public Colleges” list.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 1d

Innercare, a nonprofit Federally Qualified Health Center serving Imperial and Riverside counties, receives the 2025 F. Douglas Scutchfield Community Champion Award from SDSU School of Public Health.

Read the full story: calexicochronicle.com/2025/09/17/i...

SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 1d

Two students from the Adapted Athletics program at @sandiegostate.bsky.social will be the first to travel to New Delhi, India, to compete at a prestigious level in the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships.

Watch this video to learn more: tiny.cc/h34t001

SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 1d

@sandiegostate.bsky.social College of Education professor Margarita Machado-Casas shares her journey from growing up as an undocumented immigrant and multilingual individual to becoming the president of the National Association for Bilingual Education.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 2d

@sandiegostate.bsky.social College of Sciences doctoral student Kristine Legaspi shares her journey, from initially studying biochemistry because her family wanted her to pursue a career in medicine, to discovering her passion for chemistry.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 4d

@sdsualumni.bsky.social Ludivine Ryon shares how her time studying hospitality and tourism management at @sandiegostate.bsky.social helped prepare her to open Parfait Paris alongside her husband.

Read more about her journey and the award-winning French-inspired bakery: tiny.cc/j34t001

SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 4d

@sandiegostate.bsky.social Associated Students and Facilities Services received $83,000 from CLEAResult’s Higher Education Efficiency Performance (HEEP) Program to lower campuswide energy consumption and promote sustainability.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 11d

@sandiegostate.bsky.social has been recognized by Insight Into Academia magazine for the 2025 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award, marking the fourth consecutive year it has received this honor.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 11d

Students at @sandiegostate.bsky.social share how the H.G. Fenton Company Idea Lab helped turn their idea into a product called Turner 2.0, an AI tool that analyzes transfer students' transcripts and degree plans to recommend the most streamlined path to graduation.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 12d

SDSU Imperial Valley and the Calipatria Unified School District have signed a five-year memorandum of understanding guaranteeing university admission for eligible high school graduates.

Read the full story: www.ivpressonline.com/news/calipat...

SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 12d

From being diagnosed with leukemia at four years old to attending @sandiegostate.bsky.social and receiving the CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement, SDSU biology student Bianca Rollbusch’s cancer journey has inspired her to research cancer and give back to the community.
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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 13d

@sandiegostate.bsky.social recently introduced four new Doctor of Nursing Practice programs to tackle the nursing shortage and rising demand. These programs aim to prepare nurses to deliver comprehensive care throughout the lifespan, promote health, and manage chronic conditions.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 14d

The University Research Council and the Division of Research and Innovation have launched a new colloquium series, Discoveries & Dialogues. This series will feature three 10-minute presentations by faculty from different colleges & schools.

Learn more information and RSVP: tiny.cc/aiys001

SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 14d

@sandiegostate.bsky.social efforts to improve transportation access to SDSU Imperial Valley have succeeded, as students and staff can now request a direct ride to the Brawley campus through the Imperial County Transportation Commission's IVT Ride Now Service.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 15d

Johamy Morales, SDSU Alumni and Artistic Director at Seattle Children’s Theatre, shares her journey from growing up in an underserved Hispanic community in Southern California to finding her identity and artistic voice at San Diego State University.

Read the full interview here: tiny.cc/q7es001

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 15d

@sdsualumni.bsky.social Rob Graff, the President and newly appointed owner of Venissimo Cheese, shares how what was supposed to be a transitional job at a cheese shop unexpectedly changed the course of his life.

Watch this video to learn more about Rob’s journey.
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Aztec Network: Alumni Stories | Episode 8 - Rob Graff (‘03)

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 15d

First-year student Dillan Villareal shares how dedication and sacrifice helped turn his dream of attending @sandiegostate.bsky.social into a reality.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 16d

Happy first day of fall! 🍂🍁✨

SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 18d

@sandiegostate.bsky.social geography professor Adam Pineare and students are partnering with the Uptown Community Service Center for hands-on learning about food and housing instability through his 'Breaking Bread Project.'

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 19d

@sandiegostate.bsky.social is partnering with the University of Virginia on a $4.5 million National Science Foundation (NSF) award to create a certificate and ultimately a master’s degree program in construction engineering.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 20d

This year, @sandiegostate.bsky.social homecoming coincides with Halloween and Día de los Muertos. To mark the occasion, SDSU Alumni Daisy Garcia designed a unique and festive logo that captures this year’s “haunting” theme while also honoring Aztec pride.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 21d

SDSU Imperial Valley welcomes 371 new students for the 2025–26 academic year, helping SDSU reach a record enrollment of over 40,000 students.

Read the full story: beyondbordersnews.com/sdsu-imperia...

SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 21d

Brad Hollingsworth, a herpetologist at the San Diego Natural History Museum, and Anny Peralta, a former student at @sandiegostate.bsky.social, are collaborating to restore the endangered red-legged frog population in Southern California.

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SDSU Research Foundation @sdsurf.bsky.social · 22d

@sandiegostate.bsky.social professor Ming-Hsiang Tsou and a team of researchers are developing solutions and collaborations with local agencies to address homelessness in San Diego using big data science and geospatial artificial intelligence (GeoAI).

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