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Sonoma State awarded $250,000 of CSU Black Student Success Initiative

In April, the California State University (CSU) system allocated $4,630,846 for one-time funding to its 23 universities to advance Black student success and elevate Black excellence across the system. Sonoma State was awarded $250,000 of the fund. 

SSU proud of its Pride history

"Celebrating Pride is a way for an institution to enact its values, and our values are based around inclusion and belonging," said Dr. Matthew Paolucci Callahan, Sonoma State University Professor of Psychology. 

SSU alumni emphasize the importance of diversity in the wine business

Discussing diversity in the wine industry, Derek Baljeu, a graduate student at Sonoma State's Wine Business Institute (WBI) and winemaker for Knights Bridge Winery in Napa said, "You need to see, to be," regarding the need for representation in a predominantly white and male business.&n

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"Nothing about us without us"

Disability Services for Students (DSS) facilitated a panel discussion titled "Nothing About Us, Without Us" this spring with students identifying as neurodiverse to share about their academic experience at the university.

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SSU Alumna Kristy Deiner leads worldwide biodiversity sampling

On the International Day for Biodiversity (May 22), SSU alumna Dr. Kristy Deiner led the largest one-day aquatic biodiversity sampling effort in the world, a project highlighted in the science journal Nature. 

Seawolves Shine in NASA Competitions

SSU Robotics Team selected to compete at national NASA Lunabotics Challenge

Juneteenth Recognition Events

The CSU and Sonoma State University are sponsoring free events as a way to recognize Juneteenth and its place in African American history, and to inspire collective and individual actions toward greater equity and racial justice.

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SSU mourns alum Larry Allen, NFL Hall of Famer

One of Sonoma State’s most celebrated athletes, Larry Allen, died on Sunday, June 2. He was 52. No cause of death has been given..

Children's School of SSU Fosters a Sense of Curiosity and Love for the Environment

Tucked into the northwest corner of SSU's sprawling campus is the Children's School.

Sonoma State's KSUN is Where Students Find Their Voice

Sonoma State's KSUN Radio is more than just a college station; the online radio and podcast outlet is a community where students find their voice.