California Pre-Doctoral Program (Sally Casanova Scholarship) Information Sessions
Wednesday, January 14, 2026, 1:03pmTO: Campus Community
FR: Dr. Daniel Malpica
The California Pre-Doctoral Program (also known as the Sally Casanova Scholarship) is now accepting interest from CSU students who are considering pursuing a PhD and a future faculty career.
This program supports rising juniors, seniors, and graduate students as they explore doctoral pathways, strengthen their academic profiles, and prepare competitive PhD applications.
Interested students are encouraged to attend one of the upcoming virtual information sessions led by Faculty Director Dr. Katy M. Pinto:
- Tuesday, Jan. 20, 2026 | 10 a.m.–11a.m. | Zoom registration link
- Monday, Jan. 26, 2026 | 3 p.m.– 4 p.m. | Zoom registration link
Faculty and staff are encouraged to share this opportunity with students who may benefit from learning about doctoral study and academic career pathways.
A flyer with additional information is attached.
If you have questions, please contact:
Dr. Daniel Malpica
Campus Coordinator, California Pre-Doctoral Program
Professor and Chair, Department of Ethnic Studies and Languages
Sonoma State University
[email protected]