Top 10 NewsCenter Stories of 2011

Here’s a list of SDSU NewsCenter’s most popular stories of 2011:

1. March Madness on the Mesa
   This blog-style article, along with related articles, proved popular among Aztecs as men’s basketball made its historic run to the Sweet 16.


2. Hirshman Named President
   Elliot Hirshman was named the university’s eighth president in May.


3. Nursing, Physical Therapy Doctoral Programs in the Pipeline
   In January, SDSU announced it would begin planning for the doctorate of nursing practice and the doctorate of physical therapy programs degree programs approved by the state legislature.


4. Discovery in the Deep
   This summer, a team of archaeologists co-led by Dominique Rissolo, SDSU adjunct archaeology professor and executive director of Waitt Institute, received a grant to protect an underwater cave that may hold the oldest human remains in the New World.


5. Living and Learning
   Living on campus can be a life-changing experience for students.


6. New Admits Continue to Raise Bar
   Students admitted for fall 2011 boasted all-time highs in academics and diversity.


7. Graduate Programs Rank Among Best in Nation
   More than a dozen programs were recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s “America’s Best Graduate Schools 2012.”


8. A Global Language
   The 2010 homecoming king is a champion and role model for deaf students.


9. The Campaign for SDSU
   SDSU launches a historic $500 million fundraising campaign.


10. The Rocky Long Era Begins
    Long became the 18th head coach in San Diego State football history in January 2011.