As Vice President for Student Afairs and Campus Diversity at San Diego State University, I am honored to share my appreciation for your continued generosity and partnership. Your support strengthens our collective mission to create a university environment where every student has the opportunity to grow, succeed, and thrive.
At the Division of Student Afairs and Campus Diversity, we are committed to advancing excellence, safety, student development, and social mobility through access to meaningful programs, essential services, and afrming spaces. Our eforts are grounded in the belief that a truly supportive campus is one where all members of our community feel welcome, respected, and empowered to succeed academically, personally, and professionally.
Through your support of scholarships, student support initiatives, and community partnerships, you not only bring this vision to life, but you are shaping a transformational future that is grounded in inclusion and belonging.
Thank you for your belief in this work and for standing with us in building a stronger, more connected SDSU.
Chris Manning, Ph.D. Vice President for Student Afairs and Campus Diversity & Chief Inclusion and Diversity Ofcer
Propelling the SDSU Community Forward
McKenzie EOP Housing Fund
The Ofce of Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP), Outreach and Success supported 15 EOP students to help pay their on-campus housing and food bills for the 2024–2025 academic year.
This generous gift provided students from low-income households with the support needed to continue residing on campus. These students were experiencing fnancial hardship and were able to have their meal plans reinstated and their on-campus housing bills paid—up to $3,000—allowing them to focus on their academic studies.
Alaska Airlines Career Services Fund
SDSU Career Services supports the number one reason students choose to attend college: to launch successful careers. With the support of industry partners, SDSU continues to prepare the next generation of professionals by expanding career coaching, building internship and apprenticeship pipelines, and integrating emerging technologies into career development programming.
Corporate partnerships like these are essential, as industry involvement enables Career Services to stay responsive to evolving workforce needs, identify new employer collaborations, and tap into emerging markets. Supported by forward-thinking companies, SDSU students gain access to real-world insights and pathways into fast-growing and cutting-edge felds such as artifcial intelligence, clean energy, bioengineering, space exploration, ed-tech, health-tech, cybersecurity, military defense, national security, and e-commerce.
As stated in its mission on industry partnerships, SDSU Career Services empowers students, the community, and industry leaders to pioneer new career pathways for today's workforce demands and tomorrow's possibilities.
Transfer Student Opportunity Scholarship
The Transfer Student Opportunity Scholarship exclusively supports transfer students, the frst scholarship of its kind established at SDSU.
This groundbreaking initiative provides $5,000 in tuition assistance to 15 students annually, helping reduce fnancial barriers and enhance access to academic and co-curricular experiences. Designed with the unique needs of transfer students in mind, the scholarship refects the university’s commitment to fostering equity, inclusion, a sense of belonging, and student success.
Thriving in the Aztec Experience
Ian Mariano Von Dyl, Class of 2025
Class Level: Undergraduate Student
College: College of Arts and Letters
Major: International Business
Ian Mariano Von Dyl (he/him) is a proud queer, Asian American and is driven to be an advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community. At SDSU, Ian developed a passion for research and data-driven decisionmaking through leadership roles in The Pride Center and as president of SDSU Mock Trial.
At The Pride Center, Ian led eforts to increase education on Two-Spirit people and the 2SLGBTQIA+ acronym, compiled a history of The Pride Center and 2SLGBTQIA+ activism at SDSU, chaired the Tiger Team on addressing deadnaming, and developed a report on the 2SLGBTQIA+ living and learning community at SDSU.
"I wanted to use my passion for 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy to drive change and continue to propel SDSU as a leading university for 2SLGBTQIA+ students," said Ian. "My time working at The Pride Center and through the Ofce of the Vice President for SA+CD has allowed me to develop leadership, research, and strategic thinking skills that have shaped me into the person I am today."
After graduating with a degree in international business and a minor in LGBTQ+ studies, Ian will attend the University of California College of the Law, San Francisco, to pursue a Juris Doctor and become a legal advocate for the 2SLGBTQIA+ community.
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I wanted to use my passion for 2SLGBTQIA+ advocacy to drive change and continue to propel SDSU as a leading university for 2SLGBTQIA+ students. – Ian
Celebrating Shared Success
Statistics of Interest
In just one year, Data Camp has transformed SA+CD collaboration, enhancing teamwork and the student experience through data-driven insights and improved communication. Its divisional goals framework features a dashboard tracking nearly 700 programs and over 300,000 student engagements, ushering in a new era of student support at SDSU. As a result, students now beneft from tailored programs, stronger interdepartmental partnerships, and greater alignment across the division.
The Center Dashboard shows the ways students engage with our Community and Identity Centers.
Recent Highlights
Student Afairs and Campus Diversity co-led SDSU’s participation in the NACADA Excellence in Academic Advising study, a year-long initiative reviewing the undergraduate advising model. Bringing together advisors from Academic Afairs and SA+CD, the study celebrated successes and identifed growth areas, leading SA+CD to enhance training and support to improve role clarity and strengthen student services.
The SA+CD Mentor and Success Coaching Collective builds a supportive community where peer mentors help students thrive academically, personally, and professionally. Committed to inclusivity and growth, it ofers training and resources. In 2024–25, the Collective included 22 mentoring and coaching programs, showing growth and realignment.
2024–2025 Highlights and Accomplishments
1,000 Peer mentors engaged, representing a 233% increase from the previous academic year.
8,474 Students served, a 142% increase from the previous year.
Collective Training Programs
Held the second annual Collective Training Program in August 2024, uniting peer mentors and staf for a full day of skill-building and connection.
Launched the frst Mid-Year Collective Training Program, expanding development opportunities and support beyond the fall semester.
Selected to present at NASPA 2025 on "Transforming Student Afairs: Sustaining Undergraduate Mentorship through Cross-Campus Collaboration," a session developed and led through internal initiative.
Hosted the frst Peer Mentor Supervisors Event in January 2025 to celebrate supervisors and gather feedback for future planning.
Ofered a résumé workshop tailored for peer mentors to help them articulate their experience and leadership in professional settings.
Recognition and Credentialing – Increases from Year 1 to Year 2
155 Students earned the Skilled Peer Mentor Digital Badge, a 118% increase.
120 Students earned the Experienced Peer Mentor Digital Badge, a 126% increase.
38 Students earned CRLA certifcation, a 217% increase.
Transforming Lives
Achievements:
Mary Taylor, Ed.D.
Title: Associate Chief Diversity Ofcer for Outreach and Success
College: Student Afairs and Campus Diversity
In her role, Dr. Mary Taylor serves on the SA+CD Leadership Team and oversees a portfolio of campus units and programs focused on student service and success, as well as institutional equity and belonging.
Dr. Taylor previously served as the Executive Director of the Center for Educational Partnerships, Outreach and Success and has over 20 years of student services experience. She is passionate about student access, equity, and success, and is an advocate for asset-based research and practice approaches. In the nonproft sector, she serves on several boards for organizations working to close gaps in access and equity for local students. She has also served as Director of Reality Changers’ College Apps Academy and as Interim Executive Director of the Elementary Institute of Science.
In 2014, Dr. Taylor received the San Diego Business Journal’s Women Who Mean Business Award for her work in creating and developing the College Apps Academy at Reality Changers. She was also a Janet Chrispeels Doctoral Fellow in Educational Leadership at UCSD in recognition of her work increasing access for underserved students and families.
As a scholar, Dr. Taylor focuses on educational equity and access for marginalized and underserved students; Black student success in higher education; college access, success, and completion; and nonproft collaboration with educational institutions.
She earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from UCSD, her master’s degree in student afairs from SDSU, a certifcate in college admissions advising from UCLA, and her doctorate in educational leadership from the UCSD/CSUSM Joint Doctoral Program (research topic: Black Student Success in Higher Education: An Asset-Based Examination of Individual and Institutional Factors).
Faculty Achievements
Achievements:
Daniel Newell, MPA
Title:
Executive Director of Career Services
College: Student Afairs and Campus Diversity
Daniel Newell brings over two decades of experience in education, workforce, and economic development to his role as executive director of Career Services at San Diego State University.
A visionary and creative leader, Daniel has established a national reputation for advancing innovative, student-centered career development strategies that foster meaningful industry engagement.
With a career spanning academia, public institutions, and the private sector, Daniel is known for his entrepreneurial mindset and collaborative leadership style. His eforts have positively impacted thousands of students, alumni, and employers across the country through strategic initiatives, mentorship, and program development.
A published researcher, Daniel led a nationally recognized, three-year research project that secured over $3 million in funding for career and employer engagement services.
His work has earned prestigious honors, including Silicon Valley Business Journal’s “40 Under 40” award, the California State Senate’s “Local Hero” award, and a city commendation for innovation in career services. His leadership has consistently driven success in competitive grant funding and impactful community partnerships.
Daniel is also a dedicated mentor and former city commissioner, where he helped establish a thriving career and entrepreneurship center. His work has been featured in Forbes, CNBC, NPR, Yahoo! News, and more.
At SDSU, Daniel continues to empower students to explore, connect, and succeed in today’s dynamic workforce.
Scholarships
The Transformative Impact of Scholarships at SDSU
At San Diego State University, students are more than learners: they are leaders, changemakers, and innovators. They arrive from diverse backgrounds, bringing with them unique stories, talents, and perspectives that enrich our campus and spark innovation. Many are the frst in their families to pursue higher education, while others balance academics with work, personal hardships, caregiving, or campus obligations. These students embody resilience and ambition, and while some face fnancial obstacles, others seek added support to fully realize their potential.
That’s where scholarships make a profound diference. Scholarships are more than fnancial aid; they are a lifeline of opportunity, encouragement, and belief in potential. Scholarships empower students to fully immerse themselves in the SDSU experience and realize their vast potential as scholars and future leaders.
Due to their ability to change lives for the better, donor-funded scholarships are at the heart of SDSU’s mission—both at the university level and within the Division of Student Afairs and Campus Diversity. The transformative impact of scholarships refects our shared commitment to student well-being, expanded access, and the development of empowered, purpose-driven leaders. In early 2024, SDSU’s scholarship program was recognized as a success story in the frst phase of the university’s strategic plan, We Rise We Defy: Transcending Borders, Transforming Lives. With students at the heart of everything we do, our centralized scholarship system streamlines the application process and ensures that nearly every available dollar is awarded each year, maximizing impact and access across our campus community. In the 2024-25 academic year:
705 unique scholarship opportunities were ofered
More than 2,600 awards were distributed
Total value of awards: $6,508,231
Within the Division of Student Afairs and Campus Diversity alone, 720 scholarship awards helped students focus on their studies, reduce fnancial stress, stay on track for graduation, and pursue transformative opportunities.
A Legacy of Support: The Wallace, Shatsky, Blackburn Courage Through Cancer Fund
Among the hundreds of scholarships at SDSU that make a lasting
Thanks to generous support from the Courage Through Cancer Fund, Carley Foss will graduate this fall 2025 ready to take on the world—proof that investment in students changes lives.
diference in students’ lives, the Wallace, Shatsky, Blackburn Courage Through Cancer Fund stands out as a profound example of resilience and compassion in action. Created to support students afected by cancer—whether through personal diagnosis or the experience of a family member—this scholarship honors the extraordinary strength it takes to continue one’s education amid adversity. Since its inception in 2019:
Over $308,000 in scholarships have been awarded. In 2024–25, 11 students received awards of up to $12,500 each.
The Wallace, Shatsky, Blackburn Courage Through Cancer Fund exemplifes how meaningful scholarship support can help students transform hardship into purpose, allowing them—and those who stand beside them—to move forward with confdence and resilience.
Fueling Leadership and Service
Just as the Courage Through Cancer Fund uplifts students during personal trials, other scholarships fuel students’ capacity to lead and serve. At the Glazer Center for Leadership & Service within the Division of Student Afairs and Campus Diversity, students learn to lead with integrity, purpose, and a deep commitment to community. In support of this mission, the D. B. Williams Memorial Scholarship has helped recipients advance their academic success, as well as their development as compassionate, socially responsible citizens. More specifcally, the scholarship has:
Provided $59,000 in funding during 2024–25 to support student leaders engaged at the Center Awarded more than $611,900 to 161 SDSU students over the life of the fund
SDSU fosters a strong culture of leadership that extends across campus, with students taking on key roles in organizations like Associated Students and other formal university programs. These positions demand a high level of commitment, requiring time, energy, and dedication on top of rigorous academic and personal responsibilities. The Prebys Student Leaders Endowed Scholarship helps make this possible by providing fnancial support that allows students to lead with purpose and focus. Over the past seven years:
77 student leaders received awards
Each received a minimum of $5,000
Total awarded: nearly $429,450
This support has not only advanced our student leaders’ academic goals but has also enriched their leadership development and deepened their contributions to SDSU’s vibrant campus life.
A Lasting Impact, Made Possible by Scholarships
These three scholarships are just a few examples of how donor-funded scholarships within the Division of Student Afairs and Campus Diversity are transforming lives at San Diego State University. Whether supporting students through personal hardship, enabling service to the greater community, or empowering emerging leaders, scholarships create a real and lasting impact.
With scholarship support, students can dream bigger and pursue their education with the confdence that they are buoyed by a community that believes in their potential, values their journey, and is invested in their success. We are deeply grateful to the generous donors who make this life-changing support possible.
Student Success Resources
SDSU celebrated the ribbon-cutting of the newly named Gus & Emma Thompson Resource Center, marking a historic $5 million planned gift alongside anniversaries of the Women’s Resource Center and the Pride Center. These milestones underscore the university’s commitment to equity, inclusion, and belonging.
These community centers host SDSU’s nine First-Year Experience (FYE) programs, which support academic success, retention, and belonging for frst-year and transfer students through community-specifc seminars, a coordinated care advisor, peer mentoring, enrichment opportunities, and center programming. We invite you to review the Academic Success FYE Data for a more detailed breakdown of the past year.
Philanthropy and Grant Funding
The SDSU Asian Pacifc Islander Desi American (APIDA) Resource Center received $360K from the California State University AANHPI Student Achievement Program (ASAP) to improve access and degree attainment for underserved APIDA students. Funds support enhanced programming, Asian American Studies, campus infrastructure, partnerships, and student-focused services. New CSU ASAP staf foster culturally responsive communities that promote student success and identity.
Launching Fall 2025, PATH to Professionalism prepares Project Rebound and Guardian Scholars business students transition from student to professional. Through workshops and events, students build career skills and confdence. Project Rebound supports justice-impacted students with SDSU’s fagship career readiness program.
The Yo Soy SDSU Fund underscores the university’s commitment as a Hispanic-Serving Institution, supporting students, initiatives, and programs that drive success. It advances the shared mission of the Latinx Resource Center, the Ofce of HSI Afairs, the HSI Student Advisory Board, and faculty. To date, it has empowered students through research, conferences, awards, lectures, programming, and transborder celebrations.
Progresando en Salud supports HSI healthcare students by removing barriers and guiding career paths through leadership, fnancial literacy, résumé prep, interviews, mentorship, and engagement. Over 300 students have participated.
Launched in Fall 2021, the Ofce of Graduate Life and Diversity (GLaD) has supported 4,000+ graduate students with writing help, mental health resources, and professional development.
The Women's Resource Center hosted an open house to commemorate the 10th anniversary of its inception in February 2015.
Transfer Students
Student Afairs and Campus Diversity has expanded its initiatives to better serve the unique needs and interests of transfer students through a range of co-curricular activities.
In Summer 2024, the Ofce of the Dean of Students launched the Transfer Student Success Pathway Preference Form as part of the admitted students’ “Steps to Enroll” process. Through this form, 44 percent of Fall 2024 incoming transfer students responded and were subsequently pre-enrolled in a one-unit university seminar designed specifcally for transfer students, afnity groups, and/or peer mentoring programs. These initiatives are designed to support transfer students in their transition to SDSU by fostering a sense of community, engagement, and belonging—all of which are critical components of student success.
Additionally, the Ofce of the Dean of Students implemented targeted outreach and advising support for 227 transfer students who were placed on academic notice (formerly academic probation) after Fall 2024. These students received a tailored email campaign providing information on academic advising, support services, and the Bounce Back course ofered through Counseling and Psychological Services. These students were also invited to participate in a specialized academic success workshop hosted by the Center for Commuter Life. The workshop encouraged self-refection, the development of personalized success plans, and increased awareness of university policies related to academic notice and course repetition.
The Center for Commuter Life has also expanded its set of workshops and events to host specifc activities for transfer students. This includes our Transfers with Tacos welcome week and open house event, as well as holistic programs in the Commuter Resource Center. In the past academic year, over 200 transfer students were in attendance across 31 workshops specifcally designed to support the belonging and engagement of our transfer students.
In 2024, the university received a generous gift to establish scholarships exclusively for transfer students. The Transfer Student Opportunity Scholarship is designed to address the specifc fnancial and engagement needs of this population, improving access to academic and co-curricular opportunities across campus.
New Student Orientation for Transfer Students
Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP)
The Ofce of Educational Opportunity Programs, Outreach and Success (EOPOS) is committed to educating, empowering, and motivating students and their families from historically underserved and underrepresented communities. Through innovative recruitment, transition, and retention services, we support students in achieving a university degree. Our department serves Educational Opportunity Programs (EOP), Compact, Price, and Guardian Scholars—primarily frstgeneration and low-income students.
We completed 5,631 student appointments, including sessions with counselors, wellness coaches, and a fnancial aid specialist. By adopting proactive and intrusive counseling for students on academic notice (formerly academic probation), we reduced the number of students on notice and increased those returning to good academic standing. Of the 4,400+ students we serve, fewer than 1.1% were on academic notice.
In the 2024–2025 academic year, an impressive 2,645 students earned a place on the EOPOS Academic Achievers List (3.0+ GPA) in the fall, with 2,619 achieving the same distinction in the spring. Tutoring services saw an 18% increase, culminating in 1,037 completed appointments.
Our mentoring programs remained a vital support system, conducting 1,911 individual meetings focused on student well-being, sense of belonging, and access to essential resources. EOP mentees maintained strong academic performance, averaging a GPA of 3.29 in the fall and 3.02 in the spring. Compact Scholars earned an average GPA of 2.89 in the fall and 2.63 in the spring.
This year, 1,039 EOPOS students participated in workshops and programs, and we completed 224 outreach events, impacting 10,663 students with our services. SDSU EOP proudly holds the highest transfer acceptance and support rate in the CSU system!
Thanks to generous donor support, we provided direct aid to 15 EOP students to help cover their on-campus expenses. Our commitment to addressing food and housing insecurity remains strong, as we implement innovative solutions and ofer comprehensive retention support to ensure our students stay on track toward graduation.
during the unveiling of the new EOP, Outreach and Success mural in the Learning Support Center, Fall 2024. The mural honors the 55-year legacy of EOP.
Muralist Alicia Miu shares remarks
Associated Students (AS)
Associated Students (A.S.) is an empowering, student-directed organization dedicated to engaging SDSU students by enhancing their college experience and quality of life throughout their academic journey and beyond. During the 2024–25 academic year, A.S. achieved notable milestones made possible by the generous support of donors and community partners.
Adapted Athletics Program: Established in 2018, Adapted Athletics ofers competitive sports for elite and recreational athletes with physical disabilities. This year, donors funded $54,275 in scholarships. Ana Firvida, a para sprinter born with a below-elbow amputation, received the Howard Family Scholarship, which helped her overcome out-of-state tuition to attend SDSU and changed her future.
Sport Club Teams: The Aztec Recreation Sport Club Program has 22 competitive teams representing SDSU nationally, fostering competition, leadership, connection, and student success. On the 2025 Day of Giving, it received $16,690 from 83 donors. Notably, Rowing Club alumni launched a campaign to celebrate 100 years of SDSU rowing in 2025.
Aztec Recreation Center (ARC) Instructional Staf Development: In May 2024, the T & R McKenzie ARC Instructor Development Fund was established in support of ARC instructional staf’s professional growth. The endowment helps instructors stay current through certifcation and training opportunities that ultimately enrich students’ ftness and wellness experiences.
Sustainability Scholarship: Launched in the 2023–24 academic year, the Glen Brandenburg Sustainability Scholarship honors A.S.’s former Director of Facilities & Sustainability and his environmental legacy. Its inaugural recipient was Tyana Ortiz, a frst-year graduate student in Geography.
Mission Bay Aquatic Center (MBAC): One of the world’s largest instructional waterfront facilities, MBAC, ofers classes, rentals, and events. It provides nearly 16,000 rentals and serves over 3,500 participants annually. A recent planned gift established the William A. Waite Mission Bay Aquatic Center Fund Endowment to support sailing programming and equipment.
A is for Art: The SDSU Children's Center provides quality care for children aged 6 months to 5 years. Each spring, its A is for Art auction showcases children’s artwork. The 21st Annual Exhibit in April 2025 raised over $12,000 for garden improvements.
Members of SDSU’s Rowing Club team
Project Rebound
This year, Project Rebound at San Diego State University made signifcant progress in academic, professional, and community impact. The program secured $25,000 in private donations and received in-kind contributions of LinkedIn Premium accounts, enhancing student career resources. Notably, a donor committed $5 million to an endowment ensuring Project Rebound’s long-term sustainability and also contributed funds to support the program’s participation in SDSU’s PATH to Professionalism initiative through the Fowler College of Business’s Patrick Clayes Center for Career Development (PCCCD).
Launching in Fall 2025, PATH to Professionalism is a comprehensive career-readiness initiative that prepares Project Rebound business students and Guardian Scholars to transition successfully from student to professional. Through structured workshops, events, and skill-building activities that are tailored to each academic year, students gain practical career competencies and grow in confdence. Project Rebound’s involvement ensures justice-impacted students receive direct access to guided career development through one of SDSU’s fagship professional readiness programs.
Project Rebound staf and student assistants managing an outreach table on campus.
Academically, Project Rebound continues to serve as a powerful access and success pathway for justice-impacted students. This year, we recruited nearly 30 new participants and grew total program membership to 88—the highest ever. We also celebrated a recordbreaking 21 graduates, marking the largest graduating class in our history. These outcomes underscore the importance of intentional academic support, community belonging, and opportunity.
To further expand student development, we launched several pilot initiatives, including a Leadership Fellowship, an Entrepreneurial Bootcamp, and a series of Allyship Trainings and presentations designed to educate and engage the broader campus community. We also ofcially established the SDSU Project Rebound Alumni Chapter, creating a lasting network of support and mentorship beyond graduation.
Finally, our capacity to support students grew with the hiring of an Assistant Director, bringing our full-time staf to three. This expanded leadership allows us to enhance services, scale programming, and deepen partnerships across the university and community.
Together, these shared accomplishments represent a transformative year of progress, resilience, and future-focused growth for Project Rebound at SDSU.
Cal Coast Student Financial Center
The Student Financial Center ofcially opened its doors on December 14, 2020, with the mission of providing personalized fnancial guidance to the San Diego State University community. In February 2023, the center entered a strategic partnership with Cal Coast Credit Union, marking a major expansion in its services and resources. This collaboration led to the renaming of the center as the Cal Coast Student Financial Center (CCSFC).
The CCSFC is dedicated to delivering comprehensive fnancial case management and counseling to students, parents, and families. Its goal is to proactively address the fnancial needs of SDSU’s diverse student population, while enhancing the efciency of key ofces such as Financial Aid, Scholarships, and the Bursar’s Ofce. As the central hub for fnancial inquiries, the CCSFC serves as a one-stop resource for resolving questions related to fnancial aid, scholarships, and billing. In the 2024–25 Academic Year (August 2024 – May 2025), the CCSFC supported approximately 51,000 students. Over the full calendar year of 2024, the center provided assistance to an estimated 64,000 students and parents.
The partnership with Cal Coast Credit Union is instrumental in expanding fnancial literacy outreach across campus. Through this collaboration, the SDSU community gains access to: free one-on-one fnancial consultations; workshops and special events centered on fnancial health and decision-making; and the iGrad platform, a Cal Coastbranded, no-cost fnancial education tool ofering personalized courses, interactive tools, and fnancial wellness resources tailored for students.
The collaboration also included renovating a dedicated space within SDSU’s Student Services West building. Completed in August 2024, the renovation was celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by students, community members, and campus partners. The updated space now houses full-time staf and student employees. It also serves as a hub for expanded fnancial literacy programming. Looking ahead, the CCSFC will further extend its impact by integrating fnancial literacy into over 200 sections of SDSU’s First Year Experience seminars, commencing in Fall 2025.
Thanks to this generous partnership, SDSU students now beneft from a lasting resource that not only streamlines fnancial services but also empowers them with fnancial knowledge for a lifetime. The impact of the CCSFC will resonate throughout the SDSU community for years to come.
Ribbon cutting ceremony at the Cal Coast Student Financial Center, at SDSU on August 21, 2024.
Aztec Parents Fund
The SDSU Aztec Parents Fund plays a vital role in enhancing the student experience and supporting academic success at San Diego State University.
Through the generous support of Aztec parents and families, the fund fuels a variety of initiatives that have a direct and meaningful impact on students. These include expanding student wellness programs, advancing career development services, providing emergency fnancial assistance, and fostering student leadership opportunities.
Over the past year, the fund has contributed to key campus priorities by increasing student safety, expanding SDSU's Counseling and Psychological Services' canine therapy program, and supporting cultural awareness initiatives and data-informed programming.
These investments help broaden access to essential campus resources and strengthen eforts that promote student well-being, inclusion, and academic achievement. Thanks to the generosity of Aztec families, students are overcoming obstacles, exploring new opportunities, and thriving at SDSU.
Tailgate at Snapdragon Stadium during SDSU's Family Weekend.
Pogi, a Goldendoodle, is still in the early months of his training to join SDSU's Canine Therapy Program.
Parents supporting their student during San Diego State University's 2024 Orientation.
Supporting Aztecs in Perpetuity
New Endowments
Associated Students
William A. Waite Mission Bay Aquatic Center Fund Endowment
Campus/Community Partnerships
Robert H. Lynn and Kleon A. Howe Scholarship Endowment
Community & Belonging
Lt Col Clyde A. Hartshorn Jr (USAF, Ret) Scholarship Endowment
Charles B. Bell, Jr. Black Resource Center Scholarship Endowment
EOP Outreach & Success
Brian and Cheree Garbutt Scholarship Endowment
DPK Foundation Endowed Scholarship
Megan Michael and Terry Hicks Family Trust Scholarship Endowment
The Basic Needs Center Endowment
The Clark Family Guardian Scholars Endowment
William E. Leonhard Jr. Guardian Scholars Scholarship Endowment
Student Life & Leadership
Walter A. and Marian K. Turner Mortar Board Scholarship Endowment
Office of Vice President
Cesar E. Chavez Commemorative Scholarship Endowment
Gary Bezer and Lise Fleury Project Rebound Endowment
SDSU SDG&E Scholarship Endowment
The Maggiano Endowment Fund for Advocacy and Change
Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Endowments (Active)
Campus/Community Partnerships
American Legion District 22 Veterans Endowed Scholarship
Barron Veterans Center Endowment at SDSU
Blessing Women’s Veterans Leadership Endowment
Dan Gomes Veterans Alumni Organization Endowed Scholarship
Jim & Janet Sinegal Endowment for the Joan & Art Barron
Veteran’s Center
Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center Endowment
Joan and Art Barron Veterans Center Endowment
Prebys Military & Veterans Endowed Scholarship
SDSU Veterans Endowed Scholarship
Sinegal SDSU Troops to College Endowment
Veterans Programs Endowment Fund
William J. Keivens Troops to College Endowed Scholarship
Community & Belonging
Black Resource Center Endowed Scholarship
Cotton/Metzger Endowed Scholarship
Cultural Identity Centers Endowed Scholarship
David A. Gubser Scholarship for Pride Center Endowment
Deanna’s Dream 431 Endowed SDSU Scholarship
Herbert J. Solomon Endowment for Black Resource Center and Student Success
Janet Cooling and Jackie Corlin Scholarship Endowment
R. Standley Brockhouse Endowed Scholarship
Radichel Family Endowed Scholarship
The Latina Network Scholarship Endowment
Resilience Scholarship Endowment
Woods Scholarship Endowment
Yes We Can Endowed Scholarship
EOP Outreach & Success
Alice and Doug Diamond Education Opportunity Programs (EOP) Scholarship Endowment
Augustine (Gus) Chavez Scholarship for EOP Endowment
Avey & Mary Alice Gonsalves Memorial Scholarship
Endowment
Bost Family Endowed Scholarship
Dwight and Barbara Newell Endowment
Guardian Scholars Endowment
Mary Ann Olinger Endowed Scholarship
Prebys Guardian Scholars Endowed Scholarship
Richard “Baer” Sutcliff Endowed Scholarship for Guardian Scholars
Sally Roush Scholarship for Guardian Scholars Endowment
Sanders and Sampson Endowed Scholarship
Sinegal Guardian Scholars Endowed Scholarship
Sol and Charlotte Schultz Guardian Endowed Scholarship
Wright Family Endowed Scholarship
Office of Vice President
Adela de la Torre & Stephen Bartlett Student Financial Assistance Endowment
Ambassador Leadership Program Endowed Scholarship
C. Pittman Endowed Scholarship
Daniel B. Nowak Leadership Endowment
Dr. J. M. Yarborough Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Ed Davis From Cancer to College Scholarship Endowment
To learn more, please contact Jen Stanley at jstanley@sdsu.edu
Supporting Aztecs in Perpetuity
Student Affairs and Campus Diversity Endowments (Active) Continued
Office of Vice President Continued
Elizabeth, Julie, and David Charles Scholarship Endowment
Gerald D. Kirk and Patricia Boyce Kirk Scholarship Endowment
Jeff Glazer Center for Leadership and Service Endowment
Lisa and Kenneth Wolf Endowed Scholarship
Mahavir Scholarship Endowment
Prebys Student Leaders Endowed Scholarship
Residential Housing Endowment
RHA Endowed Scholarship
Vincent F. Biondo, Jr. Endowed Scholarship
Scholarship
A Morrison Scholarship Endowment Fund
Arthur Harris Scholarship Endowment
Aztec Shops Endowment
B. Billotte Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Bonnie J. Gore Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Brian Schultz Scholarship Endowment
Clyde and Myrdle Field Endowment
Conrad Klement Endowment
D. B. Williams Endowment
David G. Fleet Scholarship Endowment
Donald Basile Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Dorothy E. Wells Endowment
Dr. Kurt and Julie Bohnsack Memorial Endowed
Scholarship
Etta Schwieder Scholarship Endowment
Faculty Staff Center Endowment
Foster S. Post Endowment
Fox Foundation Scholarship Endowment Fund
G. Roger Mills Memorial Scholarship Endowment
George MacPhee Memorial Scholarship Endowment
Joseph & Patricia Ferrero Endowed Scholarship
Linda White Memorial/Sharp Social Work
Lipinsky Endowed Scholarship
Margaret and William Wolter Memorial Endowed Scholarship
Mark and Karen Mays Family and Tammy Blackburn Endowment
Martha Farnum Scholarship Endowment
Maxey Family Endowment
Mr. and Mrs. J. Zweck Scholarship Endowment
Ned Joy Scholarship Endowment
Olsen John/Flora Scholarship Endowment
Palz/Nicholson Endowed Scholarship
Phi Beta Kappa Endowment
President Thomas B. Day Schol Endow
Raytheon (NAMS) Endowed Scholarship
S. L. Frankel Endowment
SDSU Memorial Endowed Scholarship
SDSU Retirement Association Scholarship Endowment
SDSU Women’s Association Endowed Scholarship
Study Abroad Scholarship Endowment
Terry L. Thompson Memorial Endowment
Thomas Bishop Endowment
Thomas Cortez Endowment
Tony Esse Memorial Endowed Scholarship
W. H. Trowbridge Endowment
Wallace, Shatsky, Blackburn Courage Through Cancer
