Mario Sevilla

San Diego State University has been recognized with the 2025 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from Insight Into Academia magazine. It marks the fourth consecutive year — and the ninth time since 2013 — that SDSU has earned the national honor. The award celebrates U.S. colleges and universities demonstrating exceptional commitment to academic excellence, belonging and community-building.

San Diego State University’s homecoming is leaning into a century-old tradition with a spooky twist. Homecoming 2025 coincides with Halloween and Día de los Muertos, and the university is marking the occasion with a haunting new logo that transforms Hepner Hall and the Imperial Valley campus into a spirited scene.

Fall semester has arrived, bringing with it the excitement, energy and tradition that make life at San Diego State University unforgettable. From first-year students finding their footing to returning Aztecs reconnecting with friends, the weeks ahead are filled with opportunities to celebrate, engage and start the year strong. The first month of the semester is all about connection — connecting with classmates, with the city and with the spirit of being an Aztec.