4 Dear Graduates, I want to take this opportunity to extend my heartfelt congratulations on achieving this tremendous personal milestone. The College of Graduate Studies is extremely proud of all you have accomplished, and is honored to count you among our esteemed graduates. You arrived at this point through determination, curiosity, and a desire to push boundaries. Along the way, you’ve expanded not only your academic knowledge but also your capacity to lead, create, and inspire. You are now part of a distinguished group of graduate alumni whose contributions have shaped communities, advanced research, and driven innovation. Today we celebrate you, and as we celebrate this milestone, we also recognize the support systems that helped make it possible—your families, friends, mentors, and peers who stood by you during late nights, tight deadlines, and the inevitable moments of uncertainty. Their belief in you matched your own determination, and today is a moment of shared pride. As you prepare to take your next steps—whether in academia, industry, public service, or entrepreneurial ventures—carry with you the confidence that your graduate education has equipped you not only with knowledge, but with the wisdom to ask the right questions, the courage to challenge convention, and the passion to make a difference. The world needs your energy, your insight, and your leadership now more than ever. Be bold in your ambitions, generous in your service, and unshakable in your values. Your voice matters, and the impact you will make is only just beginning. Please know that wherever your journey takes you, you will always have a home here at San Diego State University. We look forward to hearing about the lives you touch, the problems you solve, and the future you help shape. We are proud to welcome you as ambassadors for our graduate programs. On behalf of San Diego State University, I wish you, our 2025 graduates, congratulations on your new graduate degree. Take care and stay connected. Warm regards, Tracy Love, Ph.D. Dean, College of Graduate Studies A MESSAGE FROM THE DEAN
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