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San Diego Angel Conference VI at University of San Diego Announces Quarterfinalists

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Friday, February 23, 2024

They took home $269,000 in funding at the SDAC V conference and secured additional funds from investors and from UCSD within weeks of the event.

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  • They took home $269,000 in funding at the SDAC V conference and secured additional funds from investors and from UCSD within weeks of the event.
  • LIMBER CEO Dr. Joshua Pelz says, “The seed funding we received through SDAC enabled us to invest in product development and accelerate commercialization.
  • The San Diego Angel Conference at USD has become the largest event-based angel conference in the country .
  • SDAC partners with 35+ organizations including USD , San Diego State University ( SDSU ), and University of California, San Diego ( UCSD ), to drive deal flow and mentor startups.

Blenders Eyewear Teams Up with San Diego State University Basketball Student-Athletes through the MESA Foundation for March Radness Celebration

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blenders Eyewear, a leading eyewear brand, part of Safilo Group, today is proud to announce its March Radness campaign in collaboration with the MESA Foundation, San Diego State University Athletics (SDSU) 1st NIL Partner dedicated to supporting the men's and women's basketball program. As part of the celebrations, Blenders Eyewear will launch a new sunglasses style in which 100% of the proceeds will support the San Diego State Basketball Student-Athletes.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 28, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Blenders Eyewear , a leading eyewear brand, part of Safilo Group, today is proud to announce its March Radness campaign in collaboration with the MESA Foundation, San Diego State University Athletics (SDSU) 1st NIL Partner dedicated to supporting the men's and women's basketball program.
  • As part of the celebrations, Blenders Eyewear will launch a new sunglasses style in which 100% of the proceeds will support the San Diego State Basketball Student-Athletes.
  • With this initiative, Blenders Eyewear will introduce "TWELVE," a reimagined and limited-edition resurgence of the brand's first-ever sunglasses style, "The Show."
  • Chase Fisher, Founder and CEO of Blenders Eyewear and an SDSU alum, had envisioned partnering with the university since he first founded Blenders Eyewear in 2012.

Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation Donates $50,000 to MESA Foundation

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Friday, February 23, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, February 13, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation presented representatives of the MESA Foundation with a donation in the amount of $50,000.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Feb. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- On Tuesday, February 13, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation presented representatives of the MESA Foundation with a donation in the amount of $50,000.
  • "It's inspiring to witness the student-athletes of SDSU making such a positive impact throughout the community," said Cody J. Martinez, Chairman, Sycuan Band of the Kumeyaay Nation.
  • "The rising stars of Aztec Basketball have an incredible champion in the MESA Foundation.
  • Sycuan is one of the first corporate partners of the MESA Foundation and further amplifies support for San Diego State University.

San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and San Diego State University Join Forces in Unprecedented Rattlesnake Research

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Tuesday, January 30, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and San Diego State University (SDSU) are joining forces to usher in a new way of studying snakes. In a collaboration between San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and Rulon Clark, Ph.D., professor of biology at SDSU, biologists are tagging wild rattlesnakes with external transmitters and accelerometers. Previously, telemetry devices on snakes had to be surgically implanted—severely limiting this area of study. San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and SDSU are among the first to use acceleration technology to study snakes.

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  • SAN DIEGO, Jan. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and San Diego State University (SDSU) are joining forces to usher in a new way of studying snakes.
  • San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance and SDSU are among the first to use acceleration technology to study snakes.
  • The research program focuses on red-diamond rattlesnakes in the biodiversity reserve at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park.
  • "Beyond being incredibly fascinating and dynamic, red-diamond rattlesnakes are critical to the health of the ecosystem," said Jeff Lemm, conservation program specialist, San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.

Aztec Link Becomes An Official NIL Collective Partner of San Diego State Athletics

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Wednesday, January 24, 2024

SAN DIEGO, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Aztec Link – a collective dedicated to helping San Diego State University (SDSU) student-athletes pursue Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) opportunities – announced a multi-year agreement with SDSU as an official NIL collective partner, through San Diego State Sports Properties.

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  • As an official NIL collective partner, Aztec Link can further elevate opportunities for SDSU student-athletes and help fans connect with their favorite teams and players in meaningful ways
    SAN DIEGO, Jan. 24, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- Today, Aztec Link – a collective dedicated to helping San Diego State University (SDSU) student-athletes pursue Name, Image, Likeness (NIL) opportunities – announced a multi-year agreement with SDSU as an official NIL collective partner, through San Diego State Sports Properties.
  • As one of SDSU's official NIL collective partners, Aztec Link will elevate and create more NIL usage and compensation opportunities for SDSU student-athletes.
  • "We are thrilled to partner with SDSU in an official capacity," said Gregory "J.R." Tolver, Aztec Link Head Volunteer and SDSU Athletics Hall of Famer ('12).
  • "We are looking forward to Aztec Link becoming an official MMR partner," said SDSU Director of Athletics John David Wicker.

POET’s 2023 Fueled by Growth, Innovation

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Thursday, December 21, 2023

Sioux Falls, S.D., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, celebrated several milestones throughout 2023, including multiple victories on the policy front, the grand reopening of its 34th facility, and the completion of a first-of-its-kind bioproducts innovation center.

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  • Sioux Falls, S.D., Dec. 21, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels, celebrated several milestones throughout 2023, including multiple victories on the policy front, the grand reopening of its 34th facility, and the completion of a first-of-its-kind bioproducts innovation center.
  • “In 2023, our team at POET worked hard to lead the charge toward the bioeconomy of the future,” said Jeff Broin, POET Founder and CEO.
  • POET’s government relations efforts also played a role in securing several victories throughout the year.
  • Not only did POET make strides in growth and innovation this year, but it also continued its legacy of giving back.

San Diego Angel Conference at USD Opens 2024 SDAC VI Fund to Angel Investors as Applications for Founders Seeking Funding Close on December 19

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Friday, December 8, 2023

San Diego Angel Conference at the University of San Diego (SDAC) activates angel investors and connects them with early-stage companies seeking seed funding.

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  • San Diego Angel Conference at the University of San Diego (SDAC) activates angel investors and connects them with early-stage companies seeking seed funding.
  • SDAC angel investors can expand their network through structured seminars, and socials, and by becoming a member of the USD President’s Club.
  • SDAC partners with 35+ organizations including University of San Diego ( USD ), San Diego State University ( SDSU ), and University of California, San Diego ( UCSD ), to drive deal flow and mentor startups.
  • SDAC Founder Mysty Rusk says, “We activate angel investors and fund companies with potential to solve some of the world’s biggest problems.

POET Bioproducts Center Grand Opening

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Wednesday, October 11, 2023

Brookings, S.D., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels and a leader in bioproducts, South Dakota State University, and South Dakota Mines celebrated the grand opening of the POET Bioproducts Center.

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  • Brookings, S.D., Oct. 11, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Today, POET, the world’s largest producer of biofuels and a leader in bioproducts, South Dakota State University, and South Dakota Mines celebrated the grand opening of the POET Bioproducts Center.
  • Through the support of POET, the state of South Dakota, and other members of the Bio Leadership Coalition, the POET Bioproducts Center was constructed at the Research Park at SDSU.
  • “At POET, we’re proud to have been at the forefront of ag and biotechnology innovation for 35 years,” said Jeff Broin, POET Founder and CEO.
  • Just as previous generations of leaders envisioned facilities like the POET Bioproducts Center, now our region will have enormous capacities to drive economic growth through applied biotechnology.”
    The POET Bioproducts Center and Dakota BioWorx serve as a testament to what is possible when industry expertise, academic excellence, and visionary agriculture converge.

Title IX Sex Discrimination Case Against SDSU Moves Forward Again: Court Holds All Women Athletes Can Sue For Damages, Future Discrimination Can Be Barred

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Monday, September 18, 2023

It held that, if the case went forward as a class action, those who were student-athletes when the case was filed could also seek a court order protecting future student-athletes.

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  • It held that, if the case went forward as a class action, those who were student-athletes when the case was filed could also seek a court order protecting future student-athletes.
  • And the school won't be able to keep discriminating in the future just because it's delayed judgment day so far. "
  • Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits all educational institutions that receive federal funds, including SDSU, from discriminating on the basis of sex.
  • In the SDSU case, the women are suing for equal athletic financial aid, equal treatment, and retaliation.

San Diego State University’s Snapdragon Stadium Gets a Cellular Upgrade with MatSing Lens Antennas

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Wednesday, September 13, 2023

MatSing , the pioneer and innovator of high-capacity lens antennas, today announced an upgrade of the existing mobile network at Snapdragon Stadium located in the San Diego State University (SDSU) main campus in Mission Valley.

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  • MatSing , the pioneer and innovator of high-capacity lens antennas, today announced an upgrade of the existing mobile network at Snapdragon Stadium located in the San Diego State University (SDSU) main campus in Mission Valley.
  • The 35,000 capacity stadium, home to several teams including SDSU Aztecs, San Diego Wave FC of the National Women’s Soccer League (NWSL), and San Diego Legion of the Major League Rugby (MLR), also hosts a packed year-round schedule of music events and performances.
  • Bo Larsson, MatSing’s CEO, stated, “Our involvement at Snapdragon Stadium began last year when our multibeam lens antennas were deployed to deliver high-capacity mid-band connectivity in the field area.
  • Being a brand-new stadium, with many sporting and music events on the calendar, the need arose this summer to expand connectivity to the outdoors.