Just like a State of the Union address, the annual State of A.S. serves as a moment to celebrate, reflect and look ahead. From expanding student support and engagement to strengthening A.S. facilities and programs, the event showcased how A.S. continues to make a lasting impact on campus life at SDSU.
In addition to reflecting on A.S. milestones, State of A.S. also featured a special presentation from Gina Jacobs, Associate Vice President for Mission Valley Development, who shared exciting updates on the progress at SDSU Mission Valley, and an opportunity to learn about the newest A.S. staff.
Read below for a recap of the highlights from 2024-25 and the exciting goals set for 2025-26:
Government Affairs
- Awarded over $600,000 in study abroad scholarships and registered 1,800 new voters through A.S. Rock the Vote.
- Nearly doubled A.S. Elections participation with a 15.1% voter turnout.
- Surpassed $1 million in lifetime donations to the Aztecs Rock Hunger campaign.
Conrad Prebys Aztec Student Union
- Hosted over 7,800 meetings/events and engaged 11,000 students through Aztec Student Union Board programs.
- Provided 155,000 lbs of food across 23,500 visits at the A.S. Food Pantry.
- Hosted 195,000+ bowling games at Aztec Lanes and had over 2,100 bookings at The Backdoor Studio.
SDSU Children’s Center
- Served nearly 200 families, with about 25% of them being SDSU students.
- Completed playground upgrades on the west side of the facility.
- Raised over $12,000 through A is for Art, and launched a new Children’s Center Edible Garden in collaboration with the A.S. Green Love Committee.
Mission Bay Aquatic Center (MBAC)
- Offered 15,590 equipment rentals, provided inclusive water sports for 132 injured service members and seniors and had 1,736 enrollments in ENS credit classes.
- Supported ocean literacy trips for 203 students from local Title I schools.
- Awarded $20,000 in camperships for the 3,471 campers enrolled.
Aztec Recreation
- Logged 1.3 million facility visits with 8,426 intramural athletes and 960 club athletes, including a Women’s Volleyball National Championship win.
- Represented Team USA at the Para Athletics Championships through three athletes that are part of the SDSU Adapted Athletics program.
- Increased ARC activations, with 80% of SDSU students having an active membership.
Viejas Arena & the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre
- Hosted 137 events with over 503,000 attendees.
- Extended Cal Coast Credit Union naming rights through 2034.
- Welcomed the San Diego MOJO Women’s Volleyball team for a second season and hosted 2 AVP Indoor Beach Volleyball tournaments.
2025-26 A.S. Goals
- Develop a west side campus student life activation plan.
- Continue to roll out CliftonStrengths for all full-time staff and create plans for all part-time student employees and student leaders.
- Continue expanding third party event rentals during the off-season of each A.S. facility.
- Complete updates for a locker room remodel at the MBAC and Hospitality House at the Cal Coast Credit Union Open Air Theatre.
- Increase fundraising and sponsorships for Aztecs Rock Hunger, A is for Art, MBAC, Sport Clubs and Adapted Athletics.
- Receive approval for an ARC Expansion.
- Work with SDSU Athletics in the transition to joining the Pac-12.
- Expand the A.S.-wide student lead development initiative.
Thank you for your dedication and hard work this past year! Your efforts make A.S.’ successes possible and help in A.S.’ mission of serving students every day.