Fowler College of Business

Fowler College of Business The Fowler College of Business is dedicated to educating and inspiring students to become entreprene

Our college celebrates research and teaching excellence as we prepare business leaders to serve in top positions throughout the world. We are dedicated to educating, inspiring and motivating students to become entrepreneurial thinkers, innovative leaders and socially responsible global citizens.

Congratulations to Dr. Paula Peter, professor of marketing and interim associate dean for research and strategic initiat...
08/24/2026

Congratulations to Dr. Paula Peter, professor of marketing and interim associate dean for research and strategic initiatives at the Fowler College of Business, on being named Fowler’s 2026 recipient of the SDSU Alumni Association Award for Outstanding Faculty Contributor.

Since joining SDSU in 2007, Paula has made a lasting impact through her dedication to student success, excellence in teaching and research, mentorship, and leadership across the college. This well deserved recognition reflects her continued commitment to preparing Fowler students for success while strengthening the faculty and student experience.

Check out a video about Paula's contributions to student success and research here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C8kgcRGwjuQ

Congratulations to SDSU’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter on receiving the 2025–2026 Outst...
07/07/2026

Congratulations to SDSU’s Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) student chapter on receiving the 2025–2026 Outstanding Chapter Award from national SHRM !

Announced at the SHRM Annual Conference and Exposition in Orlando, this honor recognizes the top 12 student SHRM chapters in the country. This marks SDSU SHRM’s sixth time receiving this national recognition since earning its first award in 2014.

We are proud to celebrate our students’ continued leadership, dedication and impact in the field of human resources.

SDSU Fowler College of Business students recently gained hands-on international business experience through a binational...
06/24/2026

SDSU Fowler College of Business students recently gained hands-on international business experience through a binational learning program with Universidad Autónoma de Baja California.

Led by assistant professor of accounting Amanda Marino, alongside UABC professors Luis Alfredo Ávila López and Jorge Alfonso Galván León, the six-week program connected SDSU and UABC students to explore real-world tax, trade and regulatory compliance issues across multinational companies.

Through collaborative projects, company visits and cultural experiences in Baja California, students developed a deeper understanding of cross-border business and the importance of global collaboration.

Read more about this immersive international learning experience here: https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2026/05/accounting-students-work-across-borders-to-study-global-business-challenges

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We’re excited for all of our graduates as they cross the commencement stage this w...
05/13/2026

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! We’re excited for all of our graduates as they cross the commencement stage this weekend and begin their next chapter.

This year, Business Administration earned the top spot among SDSU’s most popular degrees, with 2,560 graduates representing the field. The Fowler College of Business is proud to celebrate the drive, resilience and ambition of our newest alumni as they take their next steps into the business world and beyond.

Read more about the top 10 degrees for 2026 here: https://www.sdsu.edu/news/2026/05/sdsus-top-10-degrees-among-2026-graduates

Fowler College of Business finance senior Sandy Basaka is turning her entrepreneurial vision into impact. Inspired by he...
03/17/2026

Fowler College of Business finance senior Sandy Basaka is turning her entrepreneurial vision into impact. Inspired by her own experiences as a first-generation college student, Basaka founded “Our Yard,” an online marketplace connecting SDSU students with local deals and exclusive offers. With support from the Lavin Entrepreneurship Center and ZIP Launchpad, and mentors, like former Costco CEO and SDSU alumnus, W. Craig Jelinek, she is now competing in the Global Student Entrepreneur Awards for a chance to win $100,000.
Click here to read more: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2026/03/sandy-basaka-global-student-entrepreneur-award

A full circle moment at the Fowler College of Business.More than 35 years after taking Marketing 370 at SDSU, alumna Cha...
02/02/2026

A full circle moment at the Fowler College of Business.

More than 35 years after taking Marketing 370 at SDSU, alumna Charo Mouritzen returned to campus to thank the professor who helped shape her career. Marketing lecturer Lois Olson’s lesson on qualitative research influenced Charo’s professional path and continues to resonate decades later.

That influence now spans generations. Charo’s son Ryan is currently a Fowler marketing student learning from Olson in the same class. From alumni to current students, her commitment to teaching has shaped careers, inspired curiosity, and created lasting connections that define the Aztec experience.

Click here to read more: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2026/01/mouritzens-olson

Associate Professor of Finance Dr. Yaoyi Xi represented the Fowler College of Business as a panelist at the Coronado Rot...
01/12/2026

Associate Professor of Finance Dr. Yaoyi Xi represented the Fowler College of Business as a panelist at the Coronado Rotary Club's annual Financial Market Forecast. This year’s discussion brought together leading financial advisors and industry strategists alongside academic expertise to offer a multi dimensional perspective on financial market trends for 2026. Dr. Xi’s insights were a highlight of the program and sparked strong engagement from attendees, reflecting the value of academic leadership in conversations shaping the future of financial markets.

Doak Walker Award semifinalist Lucky Sutton is driving impact on and off the field. As a standout running back and a ded...
01/06/2026

Doak Walker Award semifinalist Lucky Sutton is driving impact on and off the field. As a standout running back and a dedicated business student in the Fowler College of Business, he is building the confidence and skills to launch his own company after his football career. His commitment to discipline, teamwork and leadership continues to shape both his athletic success and his path toward a future in business. Read more here: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2025/11/lucky-sutton

10/27/2025

In 1981, Fowler College of Business alumna Yvonne Besvold (‘82) earned a unique place in SDSU history as the first woman bartender at Monty’s Den, the former on-campus bar located in the original Aztec Student Union.

The skills Besvold learned behind the bar, such as handling pressure and connecting with people, helped shape her path in the business world. After graduating, she built a successful career in finance with roles at Neiman Marcus and Disney, eventually retiring as CFO of Patagonia.

Besvold considers attending San Diego State University one of the best decisions she’s ever made and remains proud to be part of the Monty’s Den legacy.

Read more from Besvold here: bit.ly/SDSUAlumni-YvonneBesvold

As a child, Emily Adams (’21, Marketing) couldn’t get enough of LEGOLAND California Resort. Twenty years later, she’s co...
10/27/2025

As a child, Emily Adams (’21, Marketing) couldn’t get enough of LEGOLAND California Resort. Twenty years later, she’s come full circle as the park’s Integrated Marketing Manager.

Emily started as a high school admissions associate and, after earning her degree from SDSU’s Fowler College of Business, turned her favorite childhood place into a thriving career.
She credits the SDSU American Marketing Association and her SDSU experience for preparing her to ask questions, stay curious, and understand the “why” behind strategy.

Read more about her career journey here: https://business.sdsu.edu/news/2025/10/emily-adams

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