News Listing
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November 15, 2024Over 2,000 SFSU students trained in leadership development and career readiness San Francisco State University’s office of C… -
November 06, 2024‘Red Mars’ author Kim Stanley Robinson talked to the University community about how different sectors can come together to t… -
October 31, 2024For 125 years, a ‘harmonic convergence’ at SF State has brought together students of many backgrounds for education, justice… -
October 25, 2024Using this tool, organizations can prioritize finding the right candidates to maintain healthy work culture -
October 22, 2024Two new papers could help improve understanding of octopus arm function, development, evolution and more -
October 17, 2024‘Discover SF State’ is the annual fall event to tour campus, meet students and faculty, explore academics and more … -
October 16, 2024Dozens of classes are available to students wishing to speed up their journey to a degree -
October 10, 2024SFSU community members and speakers gathered in the Cesar Chavez Student Center to celebrate the launch of the Oceania Schol… -
October 04, 2024Enjoy scenic views, sea critters, oysters and science at the center’s annual Marine Lab Open House -
October 03, 2024Johnson visited campus to share insights from his “strategic and surprising” career with Journalism and Broadcast and Electr… -
October 01, 2024The seal recognizes SFSU for its leadership in meeting needs of Latinx students, advancing their talents -
September 26, 2024The Political Science Department offers a public course every four years analyzing issues in the presidential election As… -
September 24, 2024Gator Pass serves as a passport for students to travel within San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area -
September 24, 2024The festivities will take place across campus through mid-October -
September 23, 2024‘Postcards to Hitler’ author Bruce Neuburger is inspired by his brave, defiant grandfather As a former farmworker, cab dri… -
September 23, 2024Juan Carlos Arredondo (B.A.. ’24) returns to SFSU, pursues graduate degree to advance career in supporting migrant communiti… -
September 20, 2024For 30 years, San Francisco State University has recognized notable alumni for their contributions to their communities, whe… -
September 18, 2024SAN FRANCISCO (Sept. 18, 2024) – San Francisco State University (SFSU) and San Francisco Federal Credit Union (SFFedCU), a n… -
September 16, 2024Students gain marketable skills and mentorship at the cutting-edge facility, paving the way for success in research and indu… -
August 30, 2024Great Gators of the past are gone but not forgotten thanks to some of the University’s most popular campus facilities… -
August 29, 2024Artist and alumnus Jordan Herren stands in from of painting that he made that hangs in SF State's Administration building wh… -
August 22, 2024At annual welcome event for faculty and staff, President Mahoney discusses protests, new buildings on campus -
August 21, 2024New six-story West Grove Commons adds 751 beds to University Housing -
August 21, 2024Through two peer mentor programs, students help students connect, learn and thrive -
August 15, 2024Through the annual festivities, new students can tour the region, go to Ikea and catch a comedy show with their fellow Gator… -
August 01, 2024Funded by a California State University grant, the 12-unit pilot program is designed to diversify the field of art handling … -
July 30, 2024Photojournalist’s images and video part of award-winning coverage of destructive Santa Cruz storms On May 6, Kevin Painchaud… -
July 18, 2024The University’s president from 1988 to 2012, Corrigan inspired faculty to view the surrounding ‘city as their classroom’ th… -
July 16, 2024Carolyn Sideco gives a talk at a May 2024 Kinesiology Alumni Dinner at San Francisco State University. Alumna used role in… -
July 11, 2024These University photos show what has — and has not — changed about the Gator experience -
July 09, 2024With faculty support, a student expands class project into a graduate research project -
June 12, 2024Wesley Johnson was a 1930s student activist before becoming a seminal entrepreneur in San Francisco’s Fillmore District… -
June 11, 2024Charlie J. Stephens’ ‘A Wounded Deer Leaps Highest’ follows a nonbinary child escaping danger into the refuge of the woods … -
June 10, 2024SF State participants marching in the San Francisco Pride Parade. -
May 27, 2024Whether through dance, photography, music, comics, books, radio or film, these SF State alums, students and faculty are find… -
May 24, 2024Civil rights attorney Walter Riley, actor and activist Benjamin Bratt and DePauw University President Lori S. White all emph… -
May 17, 2024The campus-wide events highlight students’ contribution to SF State’s research community -
May 15, 2024New funding will support students like Sergio Gonzalez Jr. (above) via financial support, mentorship and career prep so they… -
May 08, 2024Collaboration will grow the University’s Accelerated Bachelor of Science Nursing Program by 25% -
May 07, 2024The student hood recipients will represent their academic colleges at the University’s 123rd graduation ceremony May 24… -
May 01, 2024Historic $4.2M donation from the Henri and Tomoye Takahashi Charitable Foundation will advance awareness, understanding and… -
April 30, 2024The honorary doctorates, recognizing Benjamin Bratt, Walter Riley and Joseph L. White, will be awarded at the University’s M… -
April 30, 2024Dawn-Elissa Fischer creates awards in honor of scholar Marcyliena Morgan, civil rights attorney Walter P. Riley … -
April 30, 2024In celebration of the University’s 125th anniversary, SF State News presents a roundup of forgotten history and hidden gems… -
April 25, 2024The University’s annual introduction to campus life was held Saturday, April 20 -
April 18, 2024The SF State Biology professor is being honored for bacterial research into gene expression and health equity -
April 17, 2024It’s the second year the University’s Climate HQ centralizes campus-wide Earth Week activities -
April 15, 2024SF Hacks was a nonstop weekend filled with ‘hacking,’ friendly competition, networking, karaoke and Bob Ross -
April 10, 2024SAN FRANCISCO — April 10, 2024 — San Francisco State University (SF State) and Braven, a national nonprofit organization, ha… -
April 08, 2024U.S. Ambassador to Brunei Darussalam Caryn McClelland presents her Letter of Credence to His Majesty the Sultan of Brunei Da… -
April 04, 2024It’s never been easier to complete bachelor’s degrees in Business Administration, Criminal Justice Studies and Psychology… -
March 22, 2024Since 1899, SF State has been preparing the educators, workers and leaders California needs -
March 19, 2024SF State Director of Food+Shelter+Success Christopher Lujan kicked off the SparkPoint launch event with opening remarks.… -
March 15, 2024The Tony Award winner discussed the challenges he had to overcome as a queer Asian American actor Award-winning actor and al… -
March 14, 2024Vincent Matthews was a 2023 San Francisco State University Alumni Hall of Fame inductee. He accepted the award at the Univer… -
March 12, 2024Olivia Clarke and Mayuu Kashimura are the 2024 National Moot Court Champions in the Respondent’s Brief category… -
March 12, 2024‘Larry the Musical’ runs March 16 through April 14 at San Francisco’s Brava theater “Larry the Musical,” a play created by S… -
March 11, 2024Multi-instrumentalist Nate Mercereau has collaborated with pop stars like Lizzo, Shawn Mendes, The Weeknd -
March 07, 2024A new EOS Center program is supporting artistic marine scientists and expanding science education opportunities… -
March 06, 2024In residency made possible by the San Francisco Foundation, Liz Hernández will create fictional research office on campus … -
February 29, 2024New residence hall, reduced-rate housing program available to first-time freshmen -
February 27, 2024SF State’s first Black dean of science was a physicist, educator and pen pals with Albert Einstein -
February 26, 2024‘Fields of Struggle: Agricultural Laborers in California, 1939 – 1966’ is based on more than 1,400 items collected by resear… -
February 22, 2024Soul of SF State celebrates Black History Month with inaugural art exhibition San Francisco State University is celebrating… -
February 20, 2024New funds will help the Charles F. Hagar planetarium continue its 50-year legacy as a beacon of education and community… -
February 19, 2024Fine Arts Gallery presents new artwork reflecting on Ruth Asawa’s Garden of Remembrance on campus -
February 12, 2024The Montford Point Marines were 20,000 African Americans trained in the 1940s -
February 06, 2024Anyone can be a part of the scenic campus’ 75-year history by taking a class -
February 01, 2024Alie Ward was unhappy with her career until her love for the sometimes grubby natural world opened new doors -
January 30, 2024Allyson Tintiangco-Cubales earns accolade for excellence in teaching, scholarship and service -
January 10, 2024Cecilia Mellieon and her daughter sit outdoors at Fortaleza Indian Ruins, homeland of their ancestors, near the Tohono O’odh… -
January 09, 2024Chalermpol “Pol” Jittagasem created a typeface to help English language learners with pr… -
December 11, 2023Patrick Makuakāne is the first native Hawaiian to receive the prestigious “genius grant” Most cultural preservationists look… -
December 07, 2023Humanities class helps fill in equity gaps among STEM professionals from underrepresented groups -
December 04, 2023The Ethical AI certificate provides a foundation in the computer science, philosophy and business of ethical AI… -
November 29, 2023New issue focuses on Gators thinking globally and acting locally (and beyond) -
November 17, 2023Professor of African and World History Trevor Getz presenting his research project to guests of the event. -
November 14, 2023New website features hundreds of photos, news footage, posters, documents, oral histories -
November 01, 2023Gator grads return to the ballpark for the eighth year San Francisco State University’s 123rd Commencement ceremony will be… -
October 26, 2023As co-curator, Felicia Angeja Viator emphasizes women’s contributions to hip-hop -
October 17, 2023Since drawing art in yearbooks in his youth, LeRoid David has wanted to make a positive impact through art -
October 13, 2023SF State President Lynn Mahoney (right) speaking on stage with San Francisco Business Times President and Publisher Mary Hus… -
October 12, 2023The team, from the University’s School of the Environment, wants to know if sustainability efforts are making a difference… -
October 12, 2023A new international engineering summer program gives students research experience and broadens their minds -
October 10, 2023Sexologist Rebecca Alvarez Story is the founder and CEO of Bloomi, which specializes in intimate health products for a bilin… -
October 09, 2023Against the odds, two San Francisco institutions have long collaborated on a grassroots level -
September 28, 2023Authors Julián Delgado Lopera, Assistant Professor Leticia Hernández-Linares, Norman Velaya, Professor Carolina (Caro) De Ro… -
September 25, 2023The SF State research center is taking a multipronged approach to environmental issues affecting the San Francisco Bay… -
September 20, 2023The University’s overall ranking also went up on this year’s U.S. News & World Report Best Colleges list -
September 19, 2023The ranking, given by the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, was one of the highest for a CSU campus… -
September 14, 2023Juan Gonzales was honored at El Tecolote’s Golden Legacy Gala on Aug. 26 in San Francisco, which celebrated five decades of… -
September 12, 2023Four notable alumni to be honored at Nov. 3 celebration For the past 29 years, San Francisco State University has recognized… -
August 31, 2023After earning his certificate from the College of Professional & Global Education, entrepreneur Sota Watanabe went on to… -
August 28, 2023After 92 years, SF State’s mascot decided it was time for a new look -
August 22, 2023At the end of the academic year, colleges at SF State will often host showcases where students get the opportunity to presen… -
August 21, 2023Welcome event also features remarks by SF supervisors, President Mahoney, other University leaders -
August 18, 2023Hundreds of students moved into their dorm rooms Aug. 11 and 12 -
August 18, 2023The school expands student opportunities to study environmental topics -
August 15, 2023Alum Juan Mendoza (B.S., ’03) says SF State gave him the foundation to be one of the top researchers in the United States… -
August 11, 2023Brianna Montserrat Miranda helms ‘Essential,’ on display in the Fine Arts Gallery through Sept. 2 -
August 10, 2023This year’s line-up includes a pinning ceremony and class photo, a comedy night, a dance and much more -
August 04, 2023Example of buildings incorporating green infrastructure -
August 02, 2023Professor Diane Harris will lead the implementation of the College of Science & Engineering’s strategic plan to create a… -
July 31, 2023Certification recognizes buildings designed and constructed to high standards of sustainability -
July 13, 2023Nelson Mitchell developed his design mind as a graduate student at SF State -
July 10, 2023Triana Anderson’s thesis is the foundation for her Fulbright project studying Chilean coastal climate change -
June 23, 2023The University’s award-winning alumni, commitment to community service and unique field campus opportunities were cited in t… -
June 22, 2023‘Better Call Saul’ executive story editor Marion Dayre is an SF State lecturer, and she brought two of her former students t… -
June 22, 2023Antar Johnson earned the coveted Six Star Medal after completing Tokyo marathon As an undergraduate, Antar Johnson (’92, B.A… -
June 20, 2023Okorie L. Ramsey now serves as chair of both the American Institute of Certified Accountants and the Association of Internat… -
June 14, 2023Astronomy & Physics Assistant Professor John Michael Brewer detected rare types of planets and planetary systems thanks… -
June 13, 2023Assistant Professor of Africana Studies Tiffany Caesar looks back on the history of the celebration, now a holiday for CSU e… -
June 12, 2023A flood of attacks on LGBTQ rights reveals a familiar pattern, Professor of History Marc Stein and Family Acceptance Project… -
June 02, 2023The Spring/Summer 2023 issue looks back at legendary football coach Vic Rowen and the support that today’s student-athletes… -
May 31, 2023Undergrad Lauren Gan’s work on an exoskeleton glove won her a prestigious award and changed how she viewed her own potential… -
May 30, 2023Rina Ayuyang’s new graphic novel and comic posters explore Filipino American culture and history — including on campus … -
May 26, 2023SF State ‘can be your rock,’ said Jayshree Ullal, president and CEO of cloud networking company Arista Networks, at the May… -
May 25, 2023Yoo has served in various SF State roles for nearly three decades -
May 23, 2023More than 1,400 SF State alumni have served abroad as Peace Corps volunteers -
May 18, 2023Students across campus have been sharing their research at various student project showcases -
May 18, 2023Lluvia Castillo is passionate about a career in public service, beginning in her hometown near the California/Oregon border … -
May 17, 2023A new report highlights the detrimental discrepancies between child neglect laws and child development research… -
May 16, 2023SF State students have lots of resources to turn to … including some with fur -
May 11, 2023Five SF State students to discuss mental health challenges at a public panel May 12 -
May 10, 2023The students, chosen to represent SF State’s academic colleges, will be recognized at a May 26 graduation ceremony A dozen o… -
May 05, 2023‘Teacher-servant-leader-scholar’ most recently served as vice president for diversity, equity, inclusion at Sarah Lawrence C… -
May 04, 2023Catie Thow Garcia (M.S., ’22) credits her experiences at the University’s EOS Center for her newly minted government positio… -
May 03, 2023Jae Hamilton wrote raucous speculative episode of U.K. teen sitcom ‘Derry Girls’ -
May 02, 2023SF State’s Undergraduate Advising Center and Career & Leadership Development both have newly renovated spaces to show of… -
May 01, 2023Students gain hands-on experience in state-of-the-art studios in new Marcus Hall -
April 26, 2023Political Science major’s speech garners standing ovation from judges and peers moved to tears -
April 25, 2023Science communicator Yimy Antonio Villa (M.S., ’21) tells today’s students it’s never too late to finish what you started… -
April 21, 2023After a three-year hiatus, the EOS Center’s open house welcomes the community to its scenic locale for family-friendly fun… -
April 19, 2023Discounts are through the University’s College of Professional & Global Education -
April 18, 2023CEO of Arista Networks Jayshree Ullal will address more than 30,000 at the University’s 122nd graduation ceremony President… -
April 14, 2023The University will celebrate its work on climate change and climate justice through media, art, yoga, food and more…
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April 12, 2023The West Campus Green project will add 750 affordable beds by fall 2024 -
April 12, 2023The University will partner with other minority-serving institutions to improve student training and manufacturer energy eff… -
April 11, 2023Newly admitted students and their families can tour campus and learn about majors, housing, clubs, financial aid and more… -
April 05, 2023OLLI offers an array of courses, lectures and interest groups for people 50 and older -
March 27, 2023Annual concert, March 30 – April 2, pairs student dancers with renowned choreographers to perform rigorous, expressive works… -
March 20, 2023The researchers say their study documents the very civil rights events that politicians seek to ban from school curricula to… -
March 16, 2023The grant funding will provide labs with state-of-the-art equipment and boost student training opportunities -
March 15, 2023SF State professor, students describe how a deadly fungus began spreading among amphibians in Africa over the last 165 years… -
March 08, 2023University Archivist Meredith Eliassen commemorates Women’s History Month with a salute to remarkable female faculty members… -
March 08, 2023University researchers’ photodetector shows enhanced sensitivity and speed, possibly pointing the way to improved data commu… -
March 02, 2023Events for Women’s History Month also celebrate Iranian New Year, support Iranian Freedom Movement -
February 27, 2023Professor Blake Riggs reflects on training the next generation of scientists, his proudest accomplishment as a scientist… -
February 24, 2023‘Stranger at the Gate’ is screening in San Rafael Feb. 28 -
February 22, 2023Students can license historical footage for their own work for free, while most filmmakers must pay to do so -
February 15, 2023The co-founder of Ripple and Prosper shared his insights on cryptocurrencies, sustainability and entrepreneurship… -
February 13, 2023Chanda Daniels (B.A., ’14) specializes in events celebrating the love of LGBTQ+ couples No couple’s love story is the same,… -
February 13, 2023Sarah Allen (B.A., ’99) focuses her journalism work on social justice in sports -
February 08, 2023The Financial Aid Awareness Month talks will help students learn how to complete financial aid applications and more… -
February 07, 2023Anyone can enroll in courses ranging from birding to painting to astronomy at the scenic SNFC -
February 06, 2023Black history and opportunities for Black students will be the focus of talks, workshops and roundtables throughout February… -
February 01, 2023Gaines (B.A., ’57) is most known for his novels ‘The Autobiography of Miss Jane Pittman’ and ‘A Lesson Before Dying’… -
January 25, 2023Hanah Lee Cook (B.A., ’15) is a writer for ‘Muppet Babies’ and other Disney shows -
January 20, 2023Despite a childhood rocked by trauma, Theresa Gamboa (B.A., ’21) and her twin sister Alexandria Singh (B.A., ’22) are facing… -
January 18, 2023The committee will hold open forums at three CSU campuses to gather feedback for the national search for a new CSU chancello… -
January 04, 2023The University was honored for its commitment to helping undergraduates learn and grow in several categories -
January 03, 2023Based in the University’s Downtown Campus, CPaGE offers weekend, evening and online courses, online degree completion, inter… -
December 19, 2022SF State is the most represented university in the 2022 cohort of the Latinos in Technology Scholarship program… -
December 13, 2022‘I’m not just a student anymore. I’m part of the community now, which makes me even happier,’ Childhood and Adolescent Devel… -
December 08, 2022Collaborating with other CSUs, the University will help bring more high school computer science education to Northern Califo… -
November 30, 2022The new issue also spotlights campus art and offers a fun new feature: an SF State-themed puzzle -
November 22, 2022Christina V. Rodriguez (left) and her sister both completed graduate school at the same college. -
November 18, 2022Paul Steward’s “World Champion” blends blues, rock and Native music -
November 15, 2022University initiatives and events offer students in need free food and other resources -
November 09, 2022‘This is a safe space for us,’ says VETS at SFSU Vice President Briana Torres -
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October 28, 2022The Bridges to Doctorate program celebrates its 30th anniversary and its impact on University graduate students and the scie…
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October 26, 2022When South African Accounting Ph.D. candidate Sedzani Musundwa was unable to find a dissertation supervisor, SF State Profes… -
October 25, 2022Robert Bechtle’s lithograph “’61 Impala” shows a lonely Chevy parked inside the SF State parking garage. -
October 21, 2022If you feel like smashing your laptop like SF State student Kenna Tanaka, you might want to take a pause and instead check h… -
October 19, 2022Jacoby Clark hopes to bridge entomology and social justice as an inaugural Public Health Entomology for All fellow… -
October 18, 2022Magician Christian Cagigal (B.A., ’02) owns and operates the San Francisco Ghost Hunt Walking Tour -
October 17, 2022A new study highlights how a mom’s pandemic and childhood trauma impact children’s mental health -
October 14, 2022Professor Persis Karim says it’s critical to speak up, learn more and support human rights organizations and female students… -
October 13, 2022Apparel Design and Merchandising students repurpose unsellable garments through University partnership -
October 11, 2022SF State researchers say databases used by law enforcement could contain private information about individuals, including cr… -
October 11, 2022The University earns this recognition for the second year in a row -
October 03, 2022Emmanuel Padilla says his goal is to ‘authentically establish visibility for Latinx-identifying students’ -
September 29, 2022Climate Justice Leaders Initiative takes interdisciplinary approach to tackle multifaceted climate crisis
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September 28, 2022The summer research project shows promise to be low cost and low power -
September 26, 2022The philosopher has a passion to keep alive the legacy of Martin Luther King Jr. — to tell the truth and bear witness to lov… -
September 22, 2022Sophomore pitcher Garrett Jensen received the award, which honors student-athletes who’ve overcome adversity -
September 21, 2022Funded by nearly half a million dollars from the National Cemetery Administration’s Veterans Legacy Program, the films will… -
September 19, 2022Foundation integrates racial equity in investment strategies, commits to net-zero by 2040 and fossil fuel divestment by 2025…
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September 14, 2022Wilfred Denetclaw shifted from cell biology to epidemiology to understand how COVID-19 impacted his community -
September 12, 2022CSU grants Manmit Singh 2022 Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement for commitment to community building -
September 08, 2022Edgar Velazquez says SF State helped him become a physician who could serve his community -
September 02, 2022San Francisco State University Athletics is pleased to announce the induction of six individual Gator standouts and one team… -
August 25, 2022Innovators in comedy, wine and sustainable business are the 2022 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees -
August 17, 2022The annual welcome back event was held in-person and livestreamed -
July 17, 2020Dear campus community, Nearly a month ago, San Francisco State University President Lynn Mahoney affirmed in a campus email… -
June 17, 2020On June 19, 1865, the promise of the Emancipation Proclamation was finally fulfilled when enslaved people in Galveston, Texa… -
May 29, 2020George Valentine. George Floyd. Christian Cooper. On March 25, George Valentine, an aide to the mayor of Washington D.C., st… -
May 20, 2020A mural on SF State’s student center depicting Cesar Chavez and Malcolm X. Black Lives Matter at SF State action plan SF S…