School News
Outstanding Capstone Partner: Jasmin Harris and The Innocence Center
May 14The Innocence Center, based in San Diego and founded in 2023, is an independent nonprofit law firm dedicated to exonerating individuals wrongfully convicted of crimes, advocating for criminal justice reform, and supporting exonerees in rebuilding their lives.
Janie Regier: Outstanding Graduate Student in Public Administration
May 8Janie Regier is a proud Mexican-American, born and raised in Chula Vista, CA
Dustin Adkins: Outstanding Graduate Student in Public Administration
May 8Dustin Adkins holds bachelor's degrees in economics and sociology from San Diego State University, and is graduating with his Master of Public Administration degree this spring.
Saedy McCoy: Outstanding Undergraduate Student of Public Administration
May 8Saedy McCoy is an undergraduate transfer student that values equity, integrity, and commitment.
Chris Watson: Outstanding Graduate Student in City Planning
May 8Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Chris obtained his bachelor’s degrees in political science and religious studies from Appalachian State University.
Jean Bartholomew: Outstanding Graduate Student in City Planning
May 8Jean Bartholomew has extensive experience in data analysis and equity-focused outreach aimed at improving access to public lands.
Vu Hyunh: Outstanding Graduate Student in Criminology
May 8Vu Huynh is completing a Master’s in Criminal Justice and Criminology, with a focus on re-entry and expanding access to higher education for those impacted by incarceration.
Excellence in Community Engaged Learning (EXcel) Awarded to Dr. Megan Welsh-Carroll and Project Sanitation Justice
May 7Dr. Megan Welsh-Carroll has been recognized for her outstanding contributions to community-engaged learning. Her work exemplifies the principles celebrated by SDSU's Excellence in Community Engaged Learning (EXcel) Awards, which honor faculty and community partners who foster meaningful collaborations that benefit students and the broader community.
Celebrating 50 Years of Service to SDSU - Dr. Lou Rea
May 7Dr. Rea joined the faculty in 1975 as a Tenure/Tenure-Track City Planning faculty member,where he taught classes in City Planning, Public Administration and Criminal Justice who also taught numerous classes in Public Administration and Criminal Justice. In 1983, he was appointed School Director, a position he held for nearly 25 years. Now, 50 years later, Dr. Rea continues to serve the school part-time as a lecturer.
SDSU Public Affairs Students Dive into the Heart of Public Service in Washington, DC
May 7This spring, students from San Diego State University's School of Public Affairs took a transformative journey to Washington, DC as part of their PA 596 course, combining academic engagement with real-world exposure.
