Introducing Fall 2024 Washington Square: The Magazine
In 1924, San José State officially adopted the Spartan as our university mascot. The fall edition of Washington Square: The Magazine highlights Spartan legacies, celebrates innovative students and faculty, and offers an inside look into the future of SJSU.
Featured Stories
Why SJSU is Vital to San José’s Downtown Future
The reinvigoration of downtown must include, and is better with, San José State. The Spartans are prepared to be the partners, leaders and innovators that make it happen.
San José State Recognized as a 2024 ALL IN Most Engaged Campus for College Student Voting
San José State is one of 471 colleges and universities recognized for outstanding efforts to increase nonpartisan student voter participation in the 2024 election.
Inaugural San Antonio Festival Unites SJSU, City of San José and Local Businesses
SJSU Assistant Professor of Advertising Belén Moreno and her students have partnered with several local organizations to curate a festival celebrating the Paseo de San Antonio.
Centro Student Leaders Share Stories of Empowerment and Growth
San José State’s Chicanx/Latinx Student Success Center, known as Centro, is dedicated to providing culturally relevant programs and services to support the success of Latinx students. Although these programs and services are intentionally designed to address the unique experiences of Latinx students, all SJSU students are welcome to engage with Centro.
SJSU Named Fulbright HSI Leader by the U.S. Department of State for Fourth Year Running
SJSU is recognized as an HSI Fulbright Leader by the U.S. Department of State for the fourth consecutive year.
Deep Dive in Five: Fifth Annual GIS Day Focuses on Democracy
The Spatial Analytics Visualization Institute (SAVI) will host the fifth annual GIS Day on Nov. 20.
SJSU Hosts Inaugural First-Gen Week Celebration
First-generation students from EOP building community during a Student Union Bowling Center event.San José State University is hosting its first-ever First-Gen Week Celebration,...
First-Year Writing Program Presents the Inaugural Digital Literacy Expo
The First-Year Writing Program at SJSU is proud to host its inaugural Digital Literacy Expo on Nov. 22.
Tyler Yuen Explores Europa (From a Distance)
Tyler Yuen, ’26 Aerospace Engineering, was selected as one of 40 undergraduate students for the first year of NASA’s Europa Inspiring Clipper: Opportunities for Next-generation Scientists (ICONS) internship program, which supported the Clipper mission.
SJSU in the News
Mood lighting: How colors, brightness and timing can have huge impacts on everyday life
The Mercury News
The worst US cities for air pollution – and why they are on the West Coast
Geographical
Prop 6: California voters reject measure to ban forced prison labor
The Mercury News
Malnourished emperor penguin that swam ashore in Australia 2,000 miles from home a quandary for rescuers
CBS News
Santa Cruz Harbor works to clean up thousands of dead anchovies
CBS News Bay Area
AI Experts Test Perplexity’s New Election Hub
Forbes