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SJSU’s Economic and Social Impact

As the most transformative university in the nation, San José State’s impact on the lives of its students, faculty, staff and alumni is apparent in a multitude of ways. A new report shows SJSU generates more than $4.1 billion in total economic output for the state of California.

#1

Most Transformative University

Ranked by Money magazine based on graduation rates, earnings and student loan repayment.

#3

Best Undergraduate Engineering Program

Ranked by U.S. News and World Report among Public Universities that offer bachelor’s and master’s degrees.

#8

Top Colleges for Diversity in the Nation

Ranked by Wall Street Journal/Times Higher Education (WSJ/THE) among colleges and universities in the nation for diversity in school environments.

News

SJSU Presidential Seal, Gray.

President's Latest Update on SJSU Actions To Address Systemic Racism

Valerie Barsuglia, ’15 Child and Adolescent Development.

College of Education Launches First Online Program

Reed Magazine’s award-winning 153rd issue cover.

SJSU’s Reed Magazine Earns Its First Pushcart Prize

SJSU Presidential Seal.

Updates on SJSU Athletics Department and Investigations

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Virtual Events

Spartan Spirit Mark Logo. Event On June 23

Remote Teaching Series: 20 Minute Workshop

Event On June 24

LGBTQ+ Discussion Group

Event On June 28

Summer 2021 K-12 Teaching Academy

Event On July 2

Getting Started with Adobe Premiere Rush

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Why Choose SJSU?

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Shaping the Future of Student Success

San José State provides a world-class education—whether courses are online or in person. The university is expanding the ways we provide high-quality education and unique research and hands-on experiences to students.

Research

Computer Engineering faculty Nima Karimian.

Investigating Ways to Keep Our Biometric Data Safe

Facial recognition, fingerprint Touch ID and iris scanning are examples of technology that use biometric data to access personal information. The National Science Foundation awarded Computer Engineering faculty Nima Karimian a grant to better understand how to keep that data safe.

Creativity

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Listen to “The Accidental Geographer” Season 2

Hosted by our very own Provost, Vincent del Casino, “The Accidental Geographer” is designed to introduce the expertise of SJSU faculty, whose research, teaching, and commitments to community engagement bring life to this cutting-edge university. Available on your favorite podcast platforms.

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Last Updated Jun 22, 2021