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Over the past couple of years, the program has attracted a greater share of recent undergraduates interested in studying sustainable city infrastructure and services.
News By Greyson Webb Apr 5, 2021 12:19 AM
Since its founding 10 years ago, the sustainable urban planning studies master of professional studies program has doubled its enrollment and earned accreditation.
The program, housed in the College of Professional Studies, covers topics in urban development, sustainable city designs and transportation, preparing students to have careers at consulting groups, federal and regional governments and non-governmental organizations. Faculty and alumni of the program said the program’s accreditation cemented its status among the urban planning academic and professional communities.
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San Diego State University said Thursday that it will hold its May graduation ceremonies at Petco Park in downtown San Diego, setting aside the possibility of holding a drive-through “CARmencement” due to the pandemic.
“After close consultation with county health officials and in adherence with county and state guidelines, SDSU is moving forward with hosting” commencement at Petco, the campus said in an email to students.
The university said in early March that it would hold an in-person commencement for this year’s graduates and for students whose ceremonies were canceled last spring when the virus was spreading rapidly. But it did not specify a site until Thursday.
San Diego State to offer in-person commencement at Petco Park
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People walk on campus at San Diego State University Wednesday, Sept. 2, 2020, in San Diego. San Diego State University on Wednesday halted in-person classes for a month after dozens of students were infected with the coronavirus. (AP Photo/Gregory Bull)
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SAN DIEGO (KGTV) â San Diego State University will hold commencement this May with three days of in-person ceremonies with modifications.
After working with county public health officials, SDSU to hold the in-person commencements outdoors at Petco Park in accordance with public health guidelines. All graduates planning to participate will have to register in advance in order to attend. On April 12, graduates will receive an email to register, the school says. Graduates will also have the chance to create their own graduate slide.