San Francisco State University

09/04/2026

“San Francisco State University has long been an extraordinary engine of opportunity for our city and our region.” We were honored to welcome Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to campus. Read more about her inspirational visit with students and staff here:

San Francisco State University welcomed Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi to campus Aug. 28 for a conversation with University leaders about SFSU’s enrollment growth, academic innovation and commitment to preparing students for successful careers.

09/04/2026

Looking for your people? Want to experience new things? Try joining a club on campus! Creative and ambitious students like you make a difference, learn new things, get experience and have fun by joining clubs and groups at SFSU. Here's just a quick look at all you could experience!

09/03/2026

At SFSU we have world-class education, incredible professors, helpful staff AND Drag Queen Bingo!!! Expand your friend group, sing, dance and enjoy all the activities we have to offer. Thanks to the fabulous Skinny Mocha for the fun.

09/01/2026

An SFSU education can help you make your work your legacy! Just ask alumna María Elena González. The National Gallery of Art recently acquired one of her installations. Congratulations, María: https://bit.ly/4co4L1z 💜💛

08/31/2026

Alumna Leslie Carrara-Rudolph reflects on how her SFSU degree led to her the Emmy-winning role as Abby Cadabby on Sesame Street.

Twenty years ago, Leslie Carrara-Rudolph (B.A., ’87) auditioned for the role of the newest character on “Sesame Street,” Abby Cadabby, a pink, wish-granting fairy-in-training with dragonfly wings and a big, open heart. The moment Carrara-Rudolph tried on the puppet, she says, she felt a magnet...

08/27/2026

Let's get to work, Gators! 🐊

With 20+ years of experience building internships, mentorships and career pathways, Ines C. Barbosa will help open even more doors for SFSU students to succeed. We can't wait to help you get the jobs you've always wanted through our new workforce partnerships. Welcome to SFSU, Inés! 💜

Read more:

SAN FRANCISCO — Aug. 27, 2026 — SAN FRANCISCO — San Francisco State University (SFSU) has appointed Inés C. Barbosa as assistant vice president for workforce partnerships, a new leadership role focused on expanding career pathways and strengthening connections between SFSU and employers acros...

08/26/2026

Welcome home, Gators. The city is yours to explore! See how our students learned about SFSU, SF and themselves on a special trip throughout the city: https://bit.ly/4gxqAgl

08/26/2026

We are delighted to welcome the next generation of Gators! We wish you all the best as you start your journey at SFSU.

08/25/2026

Time to start planning! 🚀 Choose the classes you need, build your schedule and get ready for your next semester at SF State. Register here: https://bit.ly/4gdQkhm

08/24/2026

Leadership at SF State means believing in what’s possible.

“Higher education may change, but our mission does not: to create opportunity, drive upward mobility and build a stronger future for our students, our region and our state.” — President Lynn Mahoney

Read President Mahoney’s latest messages: https://president.sfsu.edu/presidents-messages
https://president.sfsu.edu/presidents-messages

08/24/2026

We are proud to welcome over 4,000 new Gators to their new home at SFSU! See more smiles, excitemnt and hope in our story here:

Few times of year bring as much energy to campus as August, when students return and move-in marks the start of a new academic year. On August 18 and 19, approximately 4,200 students moved into SFSU’s seven residential communities. 

08/24/2026

Today is YOUR day, Gators! Welcome back to school. 🎉 🪩 🥳 🎊

08/21/2026

SF State is heading into 2026-27 with momentum! 🎓

With 6,000 new students expected this fall, we’re expanding our focus on career preparation, graduate school pathways and student success, building on our mission of access and upward mobility.

Here’s to a new year of opportunity, community and what comes next. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3Sf5M57