Graduate Education at SJSU

Jinann Alzaghari (23′ M.S., Chemical Engineering)

SJSU Value: Diversity & Equity-Minded

"The environment and resources at SJSU in general have allowed me to growholistically. For instance, my involvement in student organizations such as the Muslim Student Association and American Institute of Chemical Engineers has allowed me to dedicate time to my social life and form a community of peers with similar interests and aspirations."

Dan Fenstermacher (16′ MFA, Photography)

SJSU Value: Visionary & Disruptive

Dan visited Puerto Rico to photograph how the community was affected after Hurricane Maria. “Being a photographer is a huge responsibility because this is history you’re documenting. You have a lot of power to influence and help others. I like my photographs to be seen, and the stories to be shown and heard,” he says. “This time the storm happened to hit Puerto Rico, but any of these people could be your brother, your cousin, your sister. That’s the power of a photograph—it makes it real.”

Carina Fonseca (22′ M.S., Criminology)

SJSU Value: Urban-Minded & Community-Centered

"The program has given great insight surrounding the school-to-prison pipeline. With this, I have been able to look for small, but mighty ways to make an impact among the youth in my hometown and the larger city of Fresno. For example, my partner and I have the pleasure of hosting Back to School drives which includes barbering services. A fresh haircut may not be much, but we believe it can make all the difference when embarking on a new educational journey.”