SJSU Receives R2 Research Designation
For the first time in its 168-year history, San José State has received a 2025 R2 research activity designation from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation.
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Day of Remembrance Honors the Past, Present and Future of the Japanese American Community in San José
The third annual event brought together members of the San José community with faculty, staff and students to reflect on the legacy of Executive Order 9066.
New AI Grants to Help Drive Innovation at SJSU
Three SJSU research teams were recently awarded grant funding by Learning Lab’s AI Funding for Accelerated Study and Transformation (FAST) Challenge, which was designed to “support nimble, innovative research within CA’s public higher education system.”
Deep Dive in Five with Raymond Lam: Adobe Creative Services at King Library
Adobe trainer and instructional designer Raymond Lam explains all the various ways Spartans can learn about Adobe creative services at King Library.
Deep Dive in 5: Marc d’Alarcao on SJSU’s R2 Designation
SJSU was recently awarded an R2 designation by the Carnegie Foundation and American Council on Education (ACE), an important classification for universities across the United States based on research expenditures, activity and other factors.
Commitment to AI Innovation: SJSU’s First AI Librarian
SJSU King Library has introduced several new AI initiatives to support students, faculty and staff, including hiring Sharesly Rodriguez as its first AI librarian.
The Art of Service: Navy Veteran Joel Mendoza’s Fine Arts
U.S. Marine veteran and fine artist Joel Mendoza shares “25 Years of Service,” a commissioned piece for the San José State Center for Community Learning and Leadership.
Scientists Detect Heavy Metals in Environmentally Sensitive Elkhorn Slough After Battery Storage Plant Fire
Research scientists at San José State University’s Moss Landing Marine Laboratories (MLML) have detected unusually high concentrations of heavy-metal nanoparticles in marsh soils at Elkhorn Slough Reserve following the recent fire at the nearby Vistra Power Plant’s lithium-ion battery storage facility.
SJSU’s Weeks of Welcome Provides Connection, Community and Support
The goal of Weeks of Welcome is to welcome new and returning students to campus, and provide support for new students as they transition into SJSU. On-campus, you may hear Weeks of Welcome informally referred to as “WOW.” All events are designed to support student success.
Deep Dive in Five: Celebrating 25 Years of the Center for Community Learning and Leadership
The Center for Community Learning and Leadership will celebrate its 25th anniversary with a special Community Connections Fair on Jan. 28.
SJSU in the News
San Jose State University receives coveted recognition for the first time in history
Silicon Valley Business Journal
San Jose State holds Japanese American internment day of remembrance
NBC Bay Area
After Toxic Monterey Battery Fire, These Scientists Watch Over a Fragile Ecosystem
KQED
Silicon Valley college program helps students net manufacturing jobs
San Jose Spotlight
The War on History at the National Park Service Continues
Civil War Memory
Tri-Valley sportswriter Michelle Smith named to Basketball Hall of Fame
Danville San Ramon
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