San José State University facts for kids
Motto | Powering Silicon Valley |
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Type | Public Space-grant |
Established | 1857 |
Academic affiliations
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California State University system WASC AASCU |
Endowment | $150.1 million (2018) |
Budget | $372 million (2018) |
President | Mary Papazian |
Provost | Joan Ficke (Interim) |
Academic staff
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2,037 (Fall 2018) |
Administrative staff
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1,305 (Fall 2018) |
Students | 32,828 (Fall 2018) |
Undergraduates | 27,271 (Fall 2018) |
Postgraduates | 5,557 (Fall 2018) |
Location |
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United States
37°20′07″N 121°52′53″W / 37.3353°N 121.8813°WCoordinates: 37°20′07″N 121°52′53″W / 37.3353°N 121.8813°W |
Campus | Urban, 154 acres (62 ha) on main campus and 62 acres (25 ha) on south campus |
Colors | Blue and Gold |
Nickname | Spartans |
Sporting affiliations
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NCAA Division I FBS |
Mascot | Sammy Spartan |
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San José State University is a public university in San Jose, California. The university, part of the California State University system, has about 31,280 students. It was founded in 1857. The current president of the university is Don W. Kassing. The university was originally called the Minns' Evening Normal School before the California legislature voted to change the school's name to San Jose State University in 1974.
Sports
The athletics teams of the university are called the Spartans. They have 12 varsity teams and they compete in the Mountain West Conference.
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Images for kids
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A view of South Campus, stretching from the parking lot west of CEFCU Stadium to the golf course.
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John Carlos — 1968 Olympian and bronze medalist.
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Michael Deaver — Former Deputy White House Chief of Staff, Reagan Administration.
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Ray Dolby — Founder of Dolby Laboratories.
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Harry Edwards — Sociologist and civil rights activist.
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Jeff Garcia — NFL quarterback; four-time Pro Bowl selection.
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Tom Johnston — Guitarist and vocalist; member of The Doobie Brothers.
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Gordon Moore — Co-founder of Intel Corporation and author of Moore's Law.
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Stevie Nicks — Musician best known for Fleetwood Mac.
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Ben Nighthorse Campbell — Former U.S. Senator from Colorado; 1964 Olympian (judo).
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Tommie Smith — 1968 Olympian and gold medalist.
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Henry Suzzallo — Former president, University of Washington.
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Amy Tan — Novelist; author of The Joy Luck Club.
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Peter Ueberroth — Major League Baseball Commissioner; U.S. Olympic Committee chair; Time magazine "Man of the Year."
