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    • Sungjin Lee will join the school as assistant professor of public administration at SDSU’s Imperial Valley campus. (photo courtesy of  Sungjin Lee)

      SDSU School of Public Affairs welcomes Sungjin Lee to Imperial Valley Campus

      Sep 5
      Lizbeth Persons

    • AJ Kim

      AJ Kim Named 2025–26 Stanford Humanities Center Fellow

      Jun 20
      Lizbeth Persons

      SDSU Associate Professor AJ Kim to explore immigrant rights activism in the American South during yearlong residency at Stanford Humanities Center

    • File photo from a SDSU commencement ceremony at Viejas Arena in 2019. (SDSU)

      Criminal Justice ranks #2 in top 10 Degrees in 2025

      May 16
      Rafael Avitabile

      More than 12,000 San Diego State University degree candidates have the opportunity to participate in the university’s 2025 commencement weekend.

    • Innocence Center Staff

      Outstanding Capstone Partner: Jasmin Harris and The Innocence Center

      May 14
      School of Public Affairs

      The 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.

    • Walt Ekahart by Eduardo Contreas for the SD Union-Tribune

      Walk Ekhart Honored: Endowed Scholarship Honors SDSU Alumnus’ Decades of Public Service

      May 14
      SDSU Alumni

      For decades, Walt Ekard's name has been synonymous with leadership, integrity, and public service in San Diego. Whether navigating the county through economic challenges or mentoring the next generation of public administrators at San Diego State University, his impact has been profound.

    • photo of SDSU students in trans border class

      Bridging Borders: SDSU Students Tackle Real-World Policy in Tijuana Community

      May 12
      Josh Frojelin

      The School of Public Affairs course allows students to travel to Tijuana and collaborate with local communities on policy proposals.

    • Janie Regier, a first-generation college graduate and Equity Impact Manager for the County of San Diego, celebrates earning her MPA while continuing her mission to drive systems change in public safety and racial justice.

      Janie Regier: Outstanding Graduate Student in Public Administration

      May 8
      School of Public Affairs

      Janie Regier is a proud Mexican-American, born and raised in Chula Vista, CA

    • Dustin Adkins, an SDSU double alumnus and MPA graduate, continues to serve his campus community as Assistant Director of Alumni Engagement after helping establish the university’s Basic Needs Center.

      Dustin Adkins: Outstanding Graduate Student in Public Administration

      May 8
      School of Public Affairs

      Dustin 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, a passionate SDSU transfer student and long-time advocate for educational access, brings heart and dedication to building more equitable and sustainable communities.

      Saedy McCoy: Outstanding Undergraduate Student of Public Administration

      May 8
      School of Public Affairs

      Saedy McCoy is an undergraduate transfer student that values equity, integrity, and commitment.

    • Chris Watson, a U.S. Marine Corps veteran and SDSU graduate student, prepares to return to the East Coast with his wife and husky after years of service and civic engagement in San Diego.

      Chris Watson: Outstanding Graduate Student in City Planning

      May 8
      School of Public Affairs

      Originally from Raleigh, North Carolina, Chris obtained his bachelor’s degrees in political science and religious studies from Appalachian State University.

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