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  1. Men and women smile at the Guardian Scholars luncheon

    SFSU Guardian Scholars celebrate 20 years of helping former foster youth earn degrees and build their futures

    Alumnae Kesia Williams and Jessie Peterson reflect on the friendships and support that have remained with them long after graduation

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  2. Three dressed up people pose together in front of a purple backdrop that says SFSU.

    Entertainers, healers, advocates among 2026 Alumni Hall of Fame inductees

    Six outstanding alumni will be honored at SFSU’s 32nd annual celebration on Friday, Nov. 6

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  3. Paris and James embrace while staring into one another's eyes.

    SFSU love story leads to 25 years of marriage and success

    Alumni Paris and James Williams built careers, a family and a business from a partnership that began on campus

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  4. 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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  5. Leslie Carrara-Rudolph and the Abby Cadabby puppet

    SFSU degree carved out path to puppetry for ‘Sesame Street’ star

    Alumna reflects on how her degree led to her Emmy-winning role as Abby Cadabby 

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    Many Paths, One Beginning

    Five SFSU alumni trace their first steps from campus to fulfilling careers

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  7. A Person in a red apron poses for a photo while standing inside a commercial kitchen

    SFSU alumna named head chef of beloved SF restaurant

    Brenda Landa (B.A., ’15) gained footing in culinary world while attending SFSU

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  8. Dan Nakamura black and white photo while he crouches in grass and LeRoid David photo of him signing autographs of his poster while seated outdoors at a booth

    SFSU Design alumni tapped for creative contributions to FIFA World Cup 26 in the Bay Area

    Dan ‘The Automator’ Nakamura remixes theme music, LeRoid David wins poster contest 

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  9. The SF State Magazine spring/summer 2026 issue cover photo of Ryan Marchand standing in front of a wooden door while wearing a gray sweatshirt and two necklaces

    New issue of SF State Magazine showcases the generational talent of our alumni

    Featured alumni have found success in government, AI, astronomy, performing arts, makeup and hospitality 

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  10. Delroy Lindo cups his hands together while seated in front of a whiteboard in a classroom wearing eyeglasses and a yellow sweater

    ‘It’s never too late to turn things around’: Oscar-nominated alum Delroy Lindo visits SFSU to talk with students

    Intimate conversations with formerly incarcerated students and foster youth give them motivation 

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