Stephen Weber

PASSAGES: STEPHEN L. WEBER, FORMER SDSU PRESIDENT, DIES AT AGE 82

By Weber Family
 
Known as a visionary educator and philosopher during his 15-year tenure as president, Weber leaves a legacy of academic excellence and service.
 
Photo: SDSU led the country in improved graduation rates during Stephen Weber's 15-year tenure. (SDSU)
 
March 20, 2024 (Jersey City, NJ) -- Stephen Lewis Weber died March 17 surrounded by family at his home in Jersey City, New Jersey.
 
Weber was born on St. Patrick’s Day, 1942, in Boston, Massachusetts. After the death of his father, when Weber was 9 years old, his mother moved Weber and his two younger brothers, John and Roger, to her hometown of Stony Ridge, Ohio. She built a home next to Weber’s grandparent’s farm. They would prove to be excellent role models, along with Weber’s three uncles and their families. 

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CSU HIKES SDSU PRESIDENT’S PAY 25%, ALSO RAISES STUDENT TUITIONS

 

“The assumption is that you cannot find a qualified man or woman to lead the university unless paid twice that of the Chief Justice of the United States. I reject this notion. “—Governor Jerry Brown

 

“The sad truth is that California isn’t prioritizing its education.” – Gregory Washington, president, California State University Student Association

 


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BLOCK’S BILL TO RESTORE LOCAL STUDENT GUARANTEED ADMISSIONS AT SDSU SET FOR HEARING WED. MAY 12

 

 Update: This bill was sent to the suspension file, which likely means it will not win passage this session.


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SDSU TO ELIMINATE CALIFORNIA STUDENTS

By Skip Tover Grad

April 1, 2010 (San Diego) – After realizing significant savings by eliminating local student admission guarantees, San Diego State University (SDSU) President Stephen Weber has announced a bold new initiative to save taxpayers even more money.
 

“We have decided to eliminate California students altogether,” Weber said. “With the budget crisis, we regret that we just can’t afford to provide an education for kids in our own community or home state."


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NAUGHTY NEWSMAKERS: EAST COUNTY’S TOP 10 IN 2009


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ASSEMBLYMAN BLOCK CONVENES OCT. 20 HEARING ON SDSU ADMISSION POLICY CHANGES

October 15, 2009 (San Diego) – Assemblyman Marty Block (D-Lemon Grove) will hold a hearing October 20 on SDSU President Stephen Weber’s recent announcement to suspend guaranteed enrollment for local students.

“As chair of the Select Committee on K-16 Articulation, Access and Affordability, I have called a hearing to examine this issue in detail and to accept testimony on the merits of this policy change,” Block wrote in an e-mail to constituents."


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