School of Communication News

Celebrating standout students from SDSU’s School of Communication who are using the power of communication to inspire change, inform communities, and lead with purpose.

Students and colleagues reflect on Record’s accomplishments, mentorship, and dedication to high-impact teaching at SDSU.

Students and colleagues reflect on Record’s accomplishments, mentorship, and dedication to high-impact teaching at SDSU

When Rebecca Tedesco was hired at San Diego State University, she had one mission: to create an academic resource center for students in the College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts (PSFA).

Sjodin is the founder of Sjodin Communications and her recent study “Presentation Ready” has been published by McGraw Hill.

When Debra Kodama (‘85), Lori Bolin (‘85), Dr. Lisa Gates (‘85), and Dr. Liana Koeppel Taylor (‘85) joined the SDSU speech and debate team in 1984, little did they know it was the start a lifelong friendship.

Pham has always had a passion for advocacy, and knowing that others were not given the same opportunities that she had has inspired her to work that much harder.

While at San Diego State University, Isabella Muscatell has been a standout Health Communication student, an excellent member of the Health Communication Student Organization executive board, and a Peer Health Educator with the Well-Being and Health Promotion Office.

Isabel Annalia Villegas-Glang’s resilience, dedication, creativity, and tenacity have seen her named not only the 2024 Outstanding Student in the School of Communication but also the Outstanding Student for the entire College of Professional Studies and Fine Arts.