Informed & Inspired
News from the SDSU College of Education
Alumna Ashanti Hands Named President of San Diego Mesa College
May 24A two-time graduate of San Diego State University will now lead San Diego’s largest community college. Ashanti Hands (’94, ’14), an alumna of the Community-Based Block (CBB) master’s program and Ed.D. in Community College Leadership (CCLEAD) has been appointed president of San Diego Mesa College.
Pair of Alumnae Make Their Mark as San Diego County Counselors of the Year
Jan 14Christine Araki and Nicole Roman praise SDSU counseling master’s programs for empowering them to help students prosper.
Scholarship Inspires School Counseling Student Jose Olvera to 'Shoot His Shot'
Dec 14School Counseling grad student Jose Olvera was named a Sally Casanova Scholar by the CSU.
New Grant Highlights CCCE’s Commitment to Racial Justice
Dec 14First United Methodist Church of San Diego honors the center's service to the diverse City Heights community.
Meet the Incoming COE Faculty for Fall 2021
Aug 20The College of Education is excited to welcome four new faculty members joining us for the fall 2021 semester!
MFT Program Breaks Down Mental Health Barriers for Communities of Color
Aug 20SDSU’s Marriage and Family Therapy program breaks down barriers to mental health for communities of color.
Alumni Spotlight: A Temporary Sacrifice for a Brighter Future
Jun 22The son of migrant farmworkers, SDSU alumnus Eric Becerra follows a familiar path to earn a doctorate from Harvard.
Commencement 2021: COE Swings for the Fences to Honor Grads at Petco Park
May 20Leading off at Petco Park for San Diego State University’s Commencement 2021 ... the College of Education!
School Back in Session, Dr. Tonika Green Offers Advice to Parents on CBS 8, NBC 7
Apr 12With in-person instruction resuming in San Diego schools, Dr. Tonika Green, professor in counseling and school psychology, joined CBS News 8 over the weekend to talk about what parents need to know about preparing their kids to return to the classroom.
Faculty Focus: A Powerful Voice Against Anti-Asian Racism
Apr 5Dr. Nellie Tran was already writing her congressional testimony on anti-Asian discrimination and violence when news broke about the killing of eight people — six of them Asian American women — in a series of mass shootings in Georgia. The Mar. 16 incident put a horrific spotlight on the surge of racism and violence targeting Asian Americans during the COVID-19 pandemic.









