Informed & Inspired
News from the SDSU College of Education
Outstanding Grad Spotlight: Elysabeth Emalani Rivera Buncab
May 20School counseling grad was among 11 members of the Class of 2026 honored for their academic excellence.
Outstanding Grad Spotlight: Carl Barcelona
May 20Leadership studies grad was among 11 members of the Class of 2026 honored for their academic excellence.
Outstanding Grad Spotlight: Karen Tomas Corrales Sanchez
May 20DLE student was among 11 members of the Class of 2026 honored for their academic excellence.
Outstanding Grad Spotlight: Lauren Dela Rosa
May 20EDL student was among 11 members of the Class of 2026 honored for their academic excellence.
Outstanding Grad Spotlight: Delaney Dougher
May 20Rehabilitation counseling grad was among 11 members of the Class of 2026 honored for their academic excellence.
COE Connections Episode 21: Vannessa Falcón Orta
May 20Assistant professor of teacher education at SDSU Imperial Valley discusses her work dedicated to the social justice of transborder students.
Showcase for future teachers highlights the transformative possibilities of shared governance
May 20SDSU and Sweetwater Union High School District partner to bring 40 credential candidates to Otay Ranch High School for information, networking and mock interviews.
STUDENT SPOTLIGHT: Diana Arias’ journey of healing and liberation
May 20MFT master’s student experiences personal and professional growth as part of the first graduating cohort of the Spanglish Decolonial Healing advanced certificate.
Class of ‘26: A returning student overcomes impostor syndrome to curate travel experiences for celebrities
May 4Billy Carter, the 2026 Zahn Spirit of Innovation award winner, demonstrates resilience and an entrepreneurial drive.
COE Connections Episode 20: Sera J. Hernández
Apr 22Associate professor and chair in the Department of Dual Language and English Learner Education discusses her work in the fields of language policy and multilingual education.










