Informed & Inspired
News from the SDSU College of Education
COE Stories: Jackson Vazquez
Jan 28Undergraduate from San Francisco discusses what led him to pursue a major in leadership studies — and where it hopes it will take him.
Herrera Villarreal named AAC&U New Leadership Academy Fellow
Jan 28ARPE professor selected for a special track focused on STEM faculty at Hispanic Serving Institutions.
DLE students explore Indigeneity and cultural context
Jan 28Bilingual credential candidates start a new semester with a thought-provoking exploration of San Diego communities.
Student Spotlight: Harnessing the power of belief
Jan 28Once wracked with self-doubt, graduate student Elysabeth Emalani Buncab hopes to inspire confidence as a high school counselor.
Six named recipients of COE’s 2026 Faculty Mentoring Grants
Jan 28Program pairs early and mid-career faculty with experienced mentors to advance professional development and research.
DONOR SPOTLIGHT: Charles Lu invests in the power of collaboration
Jan 28External Advisory Board member honors his family as he makes the Collaboration Hub the College of Education’s first named space.
COE Connections Episode 18: Tanya Gaxiola Serrano
Jan 28ARPE associate professor examines the racialized and gendered experiences of communities of color in education.
VIDEO: CCLEAD doctoral students find their voice via counterstory podcasting
Jan 28Course by Tanya Gaxiola Serrano puts students behind the mic as they explore the challenging history of higher education.
SDSU among the nation’s best at helping teachers become experts
Jan 27Online master’s programs in education earn U.S. News & World Report top-five ranking for third consecutive year.
Alumni honor 10 for contributions to university, community
Jan 9The biennial awards will be presented at a ceremony in April.










