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  1. President's Message: SF State Magazine Spring/Summer 2026

    The President’s message for the Spring/Summer 2026 edition of SF State Magazine reflects on SFSU’s enduring mission of providing accessible, relevant education while adapting to a changing world. She celebrates the university’s impact on its alumni, their careers and the Bay Area.

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  2. collage of photos taken in this SF State Magazine issue feautring alumni Ryan Marchand, a wide shot inside of San Francisco City Hall, Shriya Dandin, Firas Muheisen and a close up of Jacque Benitez on a studio mixer

    Behind the Scenes

    Behind the scenes of SF State Magazine’s alumni photo shoot, the team hit the road across the Bay Area to capture Gators in the places where they live, work and make an impact. From City Hall to Golden Gate Park to Menlo Park and Pleasanton, the experience offered a firsthand look at the people and places behind the stories.

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  3. Three people hold up purple San Francisco State University T-shirts while standing and eating ice cream

    GatorFest 2026 welcomes students with months of events, activities and fun

    The annual celebration includes a glow-in-the-dark skating party, student organization fairs, a Giants game and more

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  4. A surfer riding a wave

    In Memoriam

    Remembering Gators: A tribute to SF State alumni who left a lasting legacy.

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  5. Late Start, Right Place

    Returning to school in his mid-30s was daunting but after discovering a passion for writing, he overcame his doubts and began his college journey at San Francisco State University.

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  6. illustration of students finding the path forward

    Changing Course

    For many SFSU students, the path to a degree — and a career — doesn’t follow a straight line. The following stories highlight four Gators who came to SFSU at different stages of life and found mentorship, opportunity and renewed direction — proving that it’s never too late to begin again.

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  7. My Smelly Valentine

    SFSU’s corpse flower (Amorphophallus titanium) bloomed, drawing nearly 500 people to the SFSU greenhouse behind Hensill and Thornton halls.

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  8. A group of students walk on a street in downtown San Francisco on a sunny day

    New Gators get a crash course in SFSU — and San Francisco

    The four-day ‘Living in SF Transition Experience’ helped incoming students make friends, navigate the city and prepare for college life

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  9. Campus Updates: August 24, 2026

    Campus updates for community members for the August 24 edition of CampusMemo.

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  10. Lynn Mahoney speaking at a podium

    SFSU begins new academic year with “wind in our sails”

    This year’s Opening Convocation celebrated a growing student community and a renewed focus on career preparation and upward mobility

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