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
SJSU Native American Indigenous Student Success Center Welcomes the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley to Host the American Indigenous Heritage Celebration
San José State is proud to welcome the Indian Health Center of Santa Clara Valley for the American Indian Heritage Celebration on Nov. 9 and 10.
Deep Dive in Five: The Importance and Value of Accessible Education with SJSU Online Student Jade Steele
For Jade Steele, ‘26 Information Science and Data Analytics, SJSU Online has been instrumental in helping her pursue her long-term goal of becoming a digital accessibility specialist.
SJSU to Host Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) 2024 Summit
On November 7-8, San José State University will host the annual Public Interest Technology University Network (PIT-UN) Summit, a gathering of public interest technologists from academia, government and industry.
Strategic Thinking in Action: MBA Students Learn from Silicon Valley Leaders
Imagine getting an MBA at a school with direct access to Silicon Valley’s top minds. This summer, Early Career MBA students who took a Strategic Thinking course at San José State’s Lucas College and Graduate School of Business did just that.
A Legacy of Learning: The Rauen Family’s Transformative Gift to SJSU
Thanks to a generous gift from the Rauen family, the Department of Nutrition, Food Science, and Packaging plans to open the Molly and Gene Rauen Nutrition Science Research Center.
Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra Signs MOU with CSU to Increase Health Care Workforce
Health and Human Services Secretary (HHS) Xavier Becerra, California State University (CSU) Chancellor Mildred García and HHS Assistant Secretary for Administration Cheryl R. Campbell signed a memorandum of understanding with the CSU.
Deep Dive in Five: Election Season 2024 with Melinda Jackson
In this edition of “Deep Dive in Five,” we turn to Melinda Jackson, professor of political science and dean of undergraduate education at San José State, an expert in political science and electoral behavior. With her extensive research and insights, she sheds light on the key factors influencing voter sentiment, the potential candidates on the horizon and what to expect in the weeks leading up to November 5th.
Shelving Doubt: Essy Barroso-Ramirez Tackles Imposter Phenomenon for First-Generation Scholars
Research librarian and doctoral student Essy Barroso-Ramirez sees spaces like the San José State’s Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Library as offering unique opportunities for students and community members alike.
San José State University Named an Academic Engagement Enterprise Member by US Space Command
The US Space Command, a government agency responsible for delivering space capabilities to joint and combined forces and protecting and defending the space domain, has officially welcomed San José State University (SJSU) to its Academic Engagement Enterprise (AEE).
SJSU in the News
First-time voters at San Jose State excited to make their voices heard
CBS News Bay Area
Behind the scenes at the FBI’s San Francisco office on Election Day
NBC Bay Area
I Really Hate My Short Haircut. What Can I Do?
Yahoo Life
Election Day: Five things to watch for in California
The Mercury News
PG&E power shutoffs, Red Flag Warning could impact voting locations
KGO-TV
Harris, Trump turn to social media to lure young Bay Area voters
The Mercury News