During her tenure as SJSU President, Dr. Papazian penned a variety of blog posts on a variety of campus and higher education topics. A selection of those blog pieces can be found below.
2021
Report from SJSU’s Task Force on Community Safety and Policing – Dec. 9, 2021
Transformation 2030 continues to unfold as “living, breathing” plan – Nov. 29, 2021
SJSU’s digital transformation was no accident, but a result of planning and forward-thinking – Oct. 12, 2021
Our growing reputation as Silicon Valley’s public graduate school – Sept. 9, 2021
Transforming undergraduate education through REP4 and Lurie College initiatives – Aug. 3, 2021
Announcing SJSU’s inaugural Economic and Social Impact study – June 22, 2021
Reflections on the past year’s fight against systemic racism – June 21, 2021
The warm, radiant light from SJSU’s graduating class dazzles and soothes – May 21, 2021
My own “legacy of poetry” and its enduring significance – April 6, 2021
Emancipatory learning approach helping students “reap the full benefit of an empowering education” – March 23, 2021
Campus Master Plan could reshape the physical spaces at SJSU for years to come – March 8, 2021
Institutional values help elevate SJSU’s “Most Transformative” ranking – Feb. 23, 2021
2020
An historic election draws to a close – Nov. 7, 2020
Post-election reflections – Nov. 4, 2020
“Heritage Day” celebrates 150 years of SJSU in the City of San José! – Oct. 20, 2020
“What the Eyes Don’t See” a compelling, though sobering, campus reading selection for our times – Oct. 15, 2020
SJSU ramps up efforts to engage students in the democratic process – Sept. 22, 2020
SJSU’s participation in City of San José 2020 Resident Satisfaction survey – Sept. 21, 2020
Announcing the Task Force on Community Safety and Policing – Sept. 15, 2020
Welcome to Fall 2020 semester! – Aug. 17, 2020
Latest update: SJSU’s actions on systemic racism – July 15, 2020
Update on SJSU’s actions on systemic racism – June 26, 2020
Juneteenth Commemoration and SJSU’s Actions on Systemic Racism – June 18, 2020
Supreme Court Ruling on DACA; SJSU Town Hall on June 24 – June 18, 2020
Examining Our Actions and Opportunities for Change – June 11, 2020
Call for Community in Light of Recent Racist Attacks Against African-Americans – May 29, 2020
The time is now for strong federal support of higher education – March 24, 2020
Reflections on our current health crisis and the remarkable resilience of SJSU’s faculty, staff and broader community – March 18, 2020
“Super Tuesday” serves as a reminder of our civic responsibility and democratic principles – March 3, 2020
Message on Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) – Feb. 28, 2020
Helping the campus community to connect and contribute through the “Spartan Bridge” – Feb. 18, 2020
Embracing technology while being mindful of its perils – Feb. 4, 2020
Welcome back! – Jan. 21, 2020
SJSU’s role in the continued development of downtown San Jose – Jan. 14, 2020
2019
Spartan East Side Promise offers window into collaboration, new opportunities – Jan. 8, 2019
Welcome back to spring semester! – Jan. 22, 2019
Salary rankings help validate teaching as a viable, rewarding career that changes lives – Jan. 29, 2019
“Together, we are brilliant”: Leadership and the art of team-building – Feb. 5, 2019
National Engineers Week helps highlight how SJSU is preparing its students for the workforce – Feb. 19, 2019
Development of global citizens at SJSU is a necessity, not a luxury – March 5, 2019
President Papazian’s message re: New Zealand shootings – March 15, 2019
SJSU and its Mineta Transportation Institute are “transporting” our students to new career opportunities – March 19, 2019
Environment, sustainability issues to frame Earth Day activities at SJSU – April 2, 2019
How we will “educate and engage” students as part of Transformation 2030 – April 16, 2019
President Papazian’s message re: Chabad of Poway – April 29, 2019
ISB groundbreaking jumpstarts transformative era in SJSU science and research – April 30, 2019
As spring commencement and summer approach, bask in the awe and pride our students inspire – May 21, 2019
SJSU’s faculty members show us all how to “excel and lead”– June 11, 2019
Civic responsibility is a vital part of our academic mission – July 9, 2019
President Papazian’s message on Gilroy Garlic Festival shooting – July 29, 2019
Welcome back! – Aug. 19, 2019
Recent hate incidents on campus and elsewhere – Aug. 20, 2019
Basic skills, self-confidence are building blocks for student success – Sept. 3, 2019
Message regarding recent campus incidents – Sept. 20, 2019
Tradition, history, and San Jose State football – Sept. 24, 2019
Research and innovation heading toward next level at SJSU – Oct. 8, 2019
New experimental economics lab doesn’t just play games – Oct. 22, 2019
SJSU leveraging its inclusive, welcoming character to help campus “grow and thrive” – Nov. 5, 2019
“Cluster Hire” at SJSU expected to lead to deeper focus on wildfire science – Nov. 20, 2019
Advancing opportunities for women in executive roles in higher education – Dec. 10, 2019
SJSU’s new grads shine bright as holiday season approaches – Dec. 17, 2019
2018
9/11 Message to Campus Community – Sept. 11, 2018
King Library’s Shining Example – Sept. 12, 2018
SJSU transformation continues with approved ISB design – Sept. 25, 2018
Legacies and the “public good” aspect of public education – Oct. 9, 2018
Title IX, #MeToo, and our quest to be a safe and responsive campus community – Oct. 23, 2018
President Papazian’s message re: Pittsburgh shootings – Oct. 30, 2018
Student success and resource centers offer myriad ways to get involved – Nov. 6, 2018
President Papazian’s message re: Thousand Oaks – Nov. 8, 2028
President Papazian’s message re: California fires – Nov. 13, 2018
Scholarship award-winners represent “beating hearts” of their community – Nov. 20, 2018
Paving the way for the next generation of Latino and Latina activists – Dec. 4, 2018
SJSU Cares’ student housing and food security resources – Dec. 7, 2018
At fall commencement and throughout this holiday season, imagine what is possible – Dec. 20, 2018