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✨ Big news from the SDSU College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts! ✨

This fall, 11 PSFA students will be heading to Orlando after receiving offers through Disney's highly competitive recruitment process.
Out of 78 applications and 25 offers extended to SDSU students, PSFA students earned nearly half of the opportunities—a testament to their talent, preparation, and dedication.
From hospitality and recreation to communication, leadership, and creative industries, our students continue to demonstrate the skills employers are seeking and the impact they are ready to make.
Congratulations to these outstanding students as they begin this exciting next chapter. We can't wait to see the magic they create. 🎉

SDSU is excited to collaborate with the San Diego International Fringe Festival for the very first time! Check out the work of our great filmmakers and all the other amazing Fringe offerings.

It’s been an exciting time collaborating with the ! We have been honored to host local and international artists in our MainStage, Prebys, and Experimental theatres. Come see what our film students have to offer in this engaging evening of short films!

Scholarship Connections
Shawn Baldwin recently met Indigo Eatmon, the first recipient of the John L. Baldwin and Shawn A. Baldwin Endowed Scholarship for Excellence in Journalism, during a special lunch gathering.
Unable to attend the annual scholarship luncheon earlier this semester, Shawn welcomed the opportunity to connect personally with Indigo and celebrate her achievements. Joining them were Kevin Fox, Dean Janis McKay, Elise Moersch, and Dana Williams.

Moments like these reflect the lasting impact of scholarship support and investing in future journalists.

Congratulations, Godfried Asante, Ph.D.
2026 Faculty Diversity Excellence Award.

The College of PSFA is pleased to announce that Godfried Asante, Associate Professor of Communication, has been selected for a 2026 Faculty Diversity Excellence Award.

Recommended by the Senate Faculty Honors and Awards Committee, this recognition honors Dr. Asante’s exemplary commitment to diversity and inclusion, as well as his meaningful contributions to students and his academic discipline. He will be recognized at a campus-wide celebration this fall.

"This recognition means a great deal to me, especially because it reflects work that I care deeply about—supporting students and contributing to a more inclusive and thoughtful academic community. I am thankful to be part of an institution that values and uplifts this work." – Godfried Asante

An Update on PSFA SONA Systems:

SONA brings together faculty, graduate students, and undergraduate students across PSFA to learn about and produce original research.

In use college-wide since 2016, the cloud-based system connects researchers, instructors, and students—supporting study recruitment, participation, and course credit. This semester alone, PSFA SONA hosted 2 PA studies, 4 COMM studies, and 11 JMS studies.

The system’s growth highlights its impact, with active student users increasing from 1,420 (Spring 2025) to 2,653 (Spring 2026), alongside significant growth in course participation across COM and JMS.

As a newly-minted R1, the College looks ahead to tracking publications supported by PSFA SONA and expanding research opportunities across disciplines.

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Alexa Berry took the “athlete” out of student-athlete and flourished in her newfound passions. For years, volleyball occupied more than a big part of Alexa Berry’s identity: it was her whole persona.

Until it wasn’t. Click the link in bio to read more.

This past spring break, SDSU’s School of Journalism and Media Studies collaborated with the Communication University of Zhejiang (CUZ) in Hangzhou, China, to host a group of SDSU students for an intensive, faculty-led program. What started as a busy international trip quickly evolved into an experience defined by connections, cultural exchanges, and a deeper understanding of the world.
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SDSU Magazine: Five Questions with Luke Little, Jazz Studies Sophomore
Luke Little is officially an international touring musician. The upright bassist just returned from a two-city stop in Hungary.
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SDSU Magazine: AZTECS IN MUSIC: Leonard Patton, ’09
Patton is again nominated for Best Jazz at the San Diego Music Awards, alongside fellow SDSU alumni Ed Kornhauser (’09) and percussionist Nathan Hubbard, and SDSU resident musician Gilbert Castellanos. Patton, a self-described introvert, says he has always let his music speak for itself. This year, it seems to be saying plenty.
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Public perceptions of government food assistance are often shaped by stigma, but School of Communication Associate Director Rebecca de Souza wants to shift the narrative.

De Souza believes that access to food is a human right – not a commodity. Through her work and role as a core researcher at the San Diego State University Center for Communication, Health, and the Public Good, she advocates for food justice and awareness of the struggles many face in feeding themselves.
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