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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. 🔴⚫️
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Thanksgiving.
SDSURF will be closed on Thursday, November 27, and Friday, November 28, in observance of the holiday! 🦃
November 26, 2025 at 9:43 PM
Alicia Guerrero shares her journey from a determined athlete overcoming a prosthetic challenge to becoming a World Para Athletics medalist, showcasing the impact of @sandiegostate.bsky.social Adapted Athletics program.

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November 26, 2025 at 8:30 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social is launching the SDSU Scam Institute to educate and protect vulnerable households and train a new generation of fraud fighters by partnering with industry, government, and national leaders to combat the rapidly growing $158 billion scam economy.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:05 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign expanded to San Diego State University Imperial Valley for the first time, with 80% of proceeds supporting the campus food pantry to combat student food insecurity.

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November 25, 2025 at 11:41 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social associate professor of engineering and an expert in integrating innovative digital, robotic, and AI systems in construction, who has been named the inaugural recipient of the SDSU College of Engineering’s Jim Ryan Chair in Construction Management.

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November 25, 2025 at 8:57 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social student Jaimie Erle shares how SDSU’s Courage Through Cancer Fund helped her stay in school & eased her family’s financial burden after learning her mother had been diagnosed with stage II breast cancer during freshman move-in weekend.

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November 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
For the first time in its history, Associated Students @sandiegostate.bsky.social will be led by an all-female executive team for the 2025–2026 academic year, uniting leaders from different slates under a shared, student-focused vision.

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November 18, 2025 at 4:41 PM
The San Diego Food Bank, in partnership with the State of California, the City of San Diego, and @sandiegostate.bsky.social, hosts an emergency food distribution event at Snapdragon Stadium, supporting more than 2,100 people impacted by the government shutdown.

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November 17, 2025 at 11:08 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social professor and recent 2025 Cybersecurity Executive of the Year recipient, Dr. Lance Larson, shares how his unique background and academic leadership influence his approach to cybersecurity.

Congratulations, Dr. Larson. Read the full story: tiny.cc/obyu001
November 17, 2025 at 7:13 PM
SDSU Imperial Valley received a $35,000 grant from the Imperial Irrigation District to fight regional heat and the lack of shaded areas, creating safe, comfortable outdoor spaces where students, staff, and faculty can study, gather, and relax.

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November 15, 2025 at 12:31 AM
SDSU Alumni honors Christopher Sickels and the late Frederick W. Pierce IV with the 2025 Ron Fowler Impact Award at San Diego State University’s annual Evening Celebrating Philanthropy, for their impact that goes beyond financial support.

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November 14, 2025 at 10:23 PM
U.S. Navy veteran and @sandiegostate.bsky.social student Roy Foley shares how SDSU’s Military and Veterans Program (MVP) and Troops to Engineers (T2E) helped turn his military experience into an academic career and secure a mechanical engineering job.

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November 14, 2025 at 5:16 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social researchers are investigating the health effects of extreme heat on farmworkers in California’s Imperial Valley by using wearable heat-stress monitors and environmental sensors to gather data.

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November 12, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Today, we honor the heroes who fought for our freedom and recognize the sacrifices many have made for our country in the name of freedom and democracy!

SDSURF will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, in observance of the holiday. #VeteransDay
November 10, 2025 at 10:43 PM
SDSU College of Engineering professor and researcher George Youssef collaborates with doctoral, master’s, and undergraduate student engineers in his Experimental Mechanics Laboratory to develop and patent materials and manufacturing techniques.
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November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
In this inspiring story, @sdsualumni.bsky.social Zeynep Ilgaz shares her journey centered on purpose-driven entrepreneurship and global impact.

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November 10, 2025 at 7:39 PM
Led by Associated Students in partnership with the Economic Crisis Response Team, A.S. Food Pantry, and the Jacobs & Cushman San Diego Food Bank, the annual San Diego State University Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign is back and raising funds to fight food and nutrition insecurity! 🥫
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November 10, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Launched sixty years ago in partnership with UC San Diego, @sandiegostate.bsky.social Joint Doctoral Program in Chemistry was SDSU’s first doctoral program and the first in The California State University system.

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November 7, 2025 at 11:26 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social Aztec men’s basketball program received a $5 million gift pledge to support recruitment and retention as it prepares for a 2026 move into the Pac-12 Conference.

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November 6, 2025 at 7:20 PM
In the 'Voices of Student Success' podcast, host Ashley Mowreader talks with James Frazee, @sandiegostate.bsky.social chief information officer, about how the university leaders created an equitable AI alliance to address equity gaps in artificial intelligence tools.

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November 5, 2025 at 11:01 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social stands out in The California State University’s decade-long effort to boost graduation rates, achieving a 62% four-year completion rate and helping lead the system’s student success initiatives.

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November 5, 2025 at 7:55 PM
@sandiegostate.bsky.social and Southwestern College recently signed an agreement to develop university-level academic and student support programs at the college in South County to help students progress in careers relevant to the region’s workforce.

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November 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
Congratulations to SDSU Imperial Valley alumna and lecturer Andrea Sanchez, who recently earned the Healthcare Simulation Educator Certification from the Society for Simulation in Healthcare.

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November 4, 2025 at 11:53 PM
The San Diego Cybersecurity Clinic recently marked its first anniversary at Snapdragon Stadium in SDSU Mission Valley. Launched in 2024, the clinic trains students in practical cybersecurity and AI skills while helping to defend vulnerable organizations and from cyberattacks.
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November 4, 2025 at 9:17 PM
Fowler College of Business student Victoria Tapia shares her journey from feeling out of place when she first started at @sandiegostate.bsky.social to receiving an invitation to the HSI Affairs Student Advisory Board & now helping other Latinx students find their purpose on campus.
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November 4, 2025 at 5:39 PM