SDSU Imperial Valley News
- $5 Million Award Will Establish Imperial County Clinical Research Network to Tackle Health DisparitiesOct 18- San Diego State University, SDSU Imperial Valley and El Centro Regional Medical Center (ECRMC) have received a $5 million cooperative agreement award from an arm of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to tackle health inequities in the region. Over five years, the funds will help to establish the Imperial County Clinical Research Network (ICCRN), a partnership between the SDSU HealthLINK Center, SDSU IV (RISE) Center, and ECRMC. 
- Community Mourns Passing of Retired SDSU-IV ProfessorOct 7- John Polich Was Among the Founding Faculty at the Calexico Campus Recruited by Former Dean Rodney. A celebration of life is planned for Dr. John Leo Polich, a retired San Diego State University-Imperial Valley history and geography professor who died on Sept. 13 at the age of 86. In Polich’s honor, a memorial is scheduled at the SDSU-IV library’s north wing from 6 to 7 p.m. Oct. 26, with a reception scheduled immediately after in the campus’ John Steppling Art Gallery from 7 to 8 p.m. 
- Apply Now for Fall 2023Oct 7- San Diego State University Imperial Valley is now accepting applications for fall 2023 with more majors than ever, including a new bachelor's degree in mathematics. In addition, there are many new student services and amenities to enrich the college experience. 
- SDSU Imperial Valley Launches New, Accelerated Pre-Licensure BSN ProgramMay 26- The SDSU Imperial Valley BSN program provides students the opportunity to complete their BSN through an accelerated timeline. 
- Binational SDSU-IV Grads Celebrate with FamilyMay 26- Cross-Cultural Center Hosts First Ceremony for 44 Transfronterizx Students. Mexicali — San Diego State University-Imperial Valley’s Cross-Cultural Center hosted the first “Building Bridges” binational graduation ceremony meant to create a celebratory space for family members who were unable to participate in the main graduation held recently in Calexico. 
- Gov. Newson Proposes $80M Investment in SDSU Imperial Valley SiteMay 13- Proposal includes historic levels of funding for SDSU Imperial Valley, which would generate extensive educational and economic opportunities aligned with the larger Lithium Valley vision. 
- SDSU Imperial Valley Faculty Receive NSF Award for Math EducationMar 17- Funds will support a summer math workshop for incoming students. 
- SDSU's Sage Project Tackles Homelessness in El CentroMar 1- Project focused on sustainability and real-world experience for students expands its reach to the Imperial Valley. 
- An Imperial Valley First: Licensed Therapist Joins CampusFeb 28- Counseling & Psychological Services has hired SDSU Imperial Valley’s first licensed therapist, who will be on-site and readily available to students. 
- SDSU-IV Club Brings Health Products to CampusFeb 23- Planned Parenthood Generation Action Club Cuts Ribbon on New Dispensers on All Bathrooms 











