School News

SDSU researchers examined more than 6,200 professional football players over a 10-year period to document whether concussions were associated with higher arrest risk. To at least a limited extent, the answer is yes.

As the new President of the SDSU Alumni Board of Advisors, Yolanda Apalategui Lugo ('05, '15) is committed to honoring SDSU’s tradition of excellence while embracing thoughtful innovation to strengthen and better serve the evolving needs of our alumni community.

Celebrating exceptional students who are advancing advocacy, equity, and community-centered leadership through public administration and criminal justice. These students are using policy, research, and lived experience to create more inclusive and accessible systems.

Lt. Brian Avera is survived by his wife, Hillary, and their two children, Ava, 8, and Brian Jr., 4.

The School of Public Affairs will support more than 20 students presenting research at major professional conferences, strengthening experiential learning, faculty mentorship, and students’ professional development across public service and policy fields.

The School of Public Affairs will host the ULI UrbanPlan simulation on March 13, 2026, offering students a hands-on experience in urban development, collaboration, and community-based decision-making.

City planning faculty member Bruce Appleyard advances research, public scholarship, and student mentorship through recent publications, national podcast appearances, and support for graduate research in transportation and urban equity.

Beginning Spring 2026, the School of Public Affairs will offer dedicated graduate writing support through an embedded consultant, providing discipline-aware guidance via appointments and drop-in hours to complement campus resources.

The School of Public Affairs announces the launch of its new Graduate Lounge, opening February 16, offering SPA graduate students a dedicated space to study, relax, connect, and recharge.