School News

Paul Kaplan, professor of criminal justice in SDSU’s School of Public Affairs, co-authored a new article in The Conversation examining America’s fascination with vigilantism, punishment and public humiliation through “To Catch a Predator.”

The SDSU alumnus and Wall Street veteran’s transformational planned gift will create permanent support for men’s basketball while also expanding his investment in students and faculty across the university.

SDSU researchers analyzed a decade of data from more than 6,200 professional football players, finding a limited link between concussions and arrest risk.

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.