SDSU Research Foundation Risk Report

🛡️ Financial & Liquidity

The SDSU Research Foundation has been involved in financial misconduct in the past, which poses concerns about its financial management. Ensuring robust internal controls may mitigate such risks in the future.

• More than $165,000 was stolen from the SDSU Research Foundation as reported on 🗓 November 8, 2017.

📜 Innovation & R&D

The SDSU Research Foundation has consistently demonstrated a strong commitment to innovation and research, securing significant funding and recognition in the academic and research community. The foundation's efforts have positioned it as a leader in various fields, and it continues to attract substantial financial support for innovative projects.

• SDSU was tapped to lead a $7 million project to pioneer a new nitrogen bioeconomy era in South Dakota 🗓 on July 1, 2024.
• The SDSU HealthLink Center secured a $22 million NIH award 🗓 on August 30, 2024.
• SDSU secured a $2.8 million NSF grant to expand AI education and research opportunities for students 🗓 on July 2, 2024.
• A record-breaking $192.2 million in research funding was awarded to SDSU in the 2022-23 academic year 🗓 on August 9, 2023.
• SDSU launched a new era of artificial intelligence research with the boost from the Brown Foundation 🗓 on March 7, 2023.

🏅 Awards & Recognition

The SDSU Research Foundation has earned significant accolades, enhancing its prestige and confirming its status among the top research institutions in the nation. This recognition bolsters its reputation and attracts further opportunities, partnerships, and talent.

• San Diego State University joined elite research schools like Harvard, Caltech, and UCSD 🗓 on February 13, 2025.
• The City of San Diego honored SDSU with an official proclamation for earning historic R1 status, highlighting its research excellence 🗓 on May 13, 2025.