College of Health & Human Services at San Diego State University

Congratulations to Sandra Massoud, recipient of the 2026 CHHS Graduate Student Research Award! 🎉

Sandra's research explores legal support for transition-aged youth experiencing homelessness in San Diego, with the goal of strengthening connections between social services and legal support. 👏

Congratulations to our ENS students recognized as recipients of the SCIFTS Phil Bates Scholarship 👏

We are proud to celebrate Corissa Williams, Judy Figueroa, Cayla Green and Ashley Woo. Your hard work, dedication and commitment to academic excellence continue to make us proud.

From protein shakes to plant-based foods, proteins shape how food looks, feels and performs. But predicting that behavior has long been a challenge.

A new SDSU-led project, FoodProt, aims to change that.

Supported by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s National Institute of Food and Agriculture, the effort will bring together decades of research into a single, standardized database to help scientists better understand and predict protein functionality in food systems.

By combining experimental data, computational modeling and collaboration across five institutions, FoodProt is laying the groundwork for more efficient, data-driven food innovation.

The project also creates hands-on opportunities for SDSU students working at the intersection of food science and data science.

🔗 To learn more visit the link to read a Q&A with Associate Professor Jing Zhao who is leading this incredible work! https://bit.ly/4onjNJm

Learning goes beyond the classroom 🌱

ENS students are gaining valuable hands-on experience through internships across San Diego and countless hours of real-world learning, building the skills needed to make a lasting impact.

Last week, members of CHHS gathered at the Del Cerro Pickleball Hub for a little friendly competition! 🎾

Thank you to Amanda Lee, Jennifer Felner, Paul Brazzel and Dr. Abel for helping make the event possible. We had representatives from six disciplines within CHHS as well as the Dean's office.

Pride Month is a celebration of identity, community and belonging. At CHHS, we're proud to support and uplift LGBTQ+ students, faculty, staff and communities this month and every month! ❤️🧡💛💚💙💜

Congratulations, CHHS grads! 🎓❤️🖤

Today we celebrate your achievements, your resilience, and the bright futures ahead of you. We are so proud of all you have accomplished and cannot wait to see the difference you make in the world.

This semester, CHHS celebrated meaningful moments of learning, connection, and impact across our college. From award-winning research and career-building opportunities to community engagement, student success, and work that supports health and well-being, our CHHS community continued to grow, lead, and make a difference.

Thank you to our students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community partners for making this semester one to remember. We are proud of everything accomplished together and excited for what’s ahead.

Today and every day, we celebrate nurses for the care and commitment they bring to our communities. 💙

On International Nurses Day, we recognize the essential role nurses play in supporting health, improving lives and making a meaningful difference for patients and families everywhere.