SDSU Imperial Valley News

SDSU Imperial Valley researcher Linda Lara-Jacobo, who studies environmental risks along the U.S.-Mexico border with the aim of reducing severe health inequities, has received the 2026 American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Early Career Award for Public Engagement with Science.

Lizbeth Figueroa remained quietly seated when her name was announced, thinking she was a nominee. Then, when a friend firmly nudged her, and the applause kept going, she realized she had been selected from a cohort of 57 graduates as one of two Student Teachers of the Year awardees at the SDSU Imperial Valley credential ceremony on Dec 8.

Every piece of art tells a story. A new sculpture installed in the heart of SDSU Imperial Valley, Calexico encapsulates a millennium worth of Kumeyaay tradition and marks the beginning of a mentorship that will bring more Kumeyaay art to the campus.

San Diego couple's gift ramps up SDSU Imperial Valley nursing program. The Brawley program could see enrollment double by 2025 as it strives to meet the rural community's needs.

The public health professor was one of the 71 researchers from around the world selected to study leadership in climate change and environmental justice.

SDSU researcher Guadalupe X. ‘Suchi’ Ayala's innovative strategies and cultural insight transformed dietary practices in underserved communities and beyond.

Salvador Espinosa's co-authored book shares strategies for national and subnational government agencies to access capital markets.

The Research, Innovation, Student and Engagement (RISE) Center of SDSU Imperial Valley launched in August 2023 its Imperial County Health Professions Pathway Program, an initiative designed to mentor Imperial County high school students interested in careers in health care.

Six San Diego State University professors won awards for their global research and cross-border education work as part of the university’s celebration of International Education Week Nov. 13-17.

During an event at SDSU Imperial Valley on Nov. 6, Assemblymember Eduardo Garcia presented a check in support of the project for more than $11.6 million to SDSU President Adela de la Torre, SDSU Imperial Valley Dean Gina G. Núñez-Mchiri, Superintendent/President for Imperial Community College District Lennor Johnson and IVC Board Clerk Isabel Solis representing the IVC Board of Trustees.