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Carlos Ayala and Jessica Parker take a selfie at the Nation of Makers conference at the White House.
SSU Goes to the White House

Sonoma State University's School of Education was invited to the White House Friday morning to discuss the Obama administration's Maker Schools Alliance. U.S.

SSU professor Nathan Rank in the Sierra Nevadas near Bishop.
Discovering the Beetles

Sonoma State biology professor Nathan Rank visits Bishop so often, "it's almost like a second home," he says, speaking on a spotty cell phone connection from the eastern California mountain town of Bishop.

MEAP advisor Angelica Arguelles ​works with Rancho Cotate High School student Luis Maldonado on picking a subject for a speech and debate class.
Ensuring Success For Migrant Students

For students across the nation, graduating from high school is a celebratory achievement. This task is made much more difficult for children of migrant farm workers and low-income families with no knowledge in guiding their kids to obtain higher education.

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Volleyball Standout

Sonoma State University volleyball senior Kelsey Hull has been named the 2014-15 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Female Athlete of the Year.

'Moving' Sculptures

Three sculptures have been installed in Sonoma State University's Student Center to inspire students and create a sense of space in the university's newest building.

SSU News
Cycle Without Limits

The Cycle Without Limits summer bike and swim camp at Sonoma State University will teach children with special needs how to ride bicycles June 15-19. These children often have a history of difficulty learning how to ride a bike using traditional methods. 

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From Performances to Change

Sonoma State University's Vagina Monologues club raised $8,500 with its performances this semester to support sexual assault awareness.

SSU Archers
Shooting for Silver

Sonoma State's archery club has come a long way since starting by shooting at (and sometimes missing) an arrow net in the school's field house.

janet hess with her two new books
Hutchins Professor Janet Hess Releases Two Books

Though the topics and approach are vastly different, Sonoma State University professor Janet Hess finds similarities in the sense of place and culture in the two books she released this year.

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Say 'Wine' in French?

Sonoma State University announced the first French Language Certificate for Wine Business in the United States.