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Ziff and Hernandez at event
Stories from Sonoma: A small and valuable world

When Sarahi Hernandez ‘24 first saw “Ziff” in her award from The Alan Ziff and Cheryl Scholar (Ziff) Scholarship Fund, she recognized it as the same name as a former teacher. “What are the chances the two are connected?” she wondered.

Gianna Bomarito running in cross country event
Bomarito headed to NCAA National Championships

Sonoma State University cross country runner Gianna Bomarito will continue her standout season and represent SSU at the NCAA National Championships following her third-place finish Saturday at the NCAA Division II West Region Cross Country Championships.

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SSU, Tunghai University embark on exchange

Sonoma State University has signed an agreement with Taiwan’s oldest private university, Tunghai University, to collaborate on student exchange programs.

Child and teacher with art
Planting SEEDS for success in special education

Against a backdrop of news about special education teacher shortages and

Vet Net Seminar
Educating Allies for Veterans

“How can we create a wider circle of understanding and visible support for veterans at Sonoma State?”

Japanese Language Contest Winner
SSU hosts Japanese Language Contest

Sonoma State University hosted a Japanese Language Speech Contest on Monday, October 23 in the SSU Student Center, in partnership with the Komaru-Kotsu Foundation, the Shibuya Ikueikai Foundation, and Fukuyama City University.

Group Thank you
Saluting Our Supporters

SSU students, faculty, and staff rallied Thursday, October 5 in gratitude for Sonoma State University donors, who in 2022-23 alone gave $11 million to support scholarships, programs and initiatives.

Student taking notes
Guaranteed Admissions Program Eases Access

Sonoma State University began accepting applications for the fall 2024 term on Sunday, October 1, meanwhile continuing to expand an initiative to make admission and enrollment to the university more accessible and streamlined.

Herman J. Hernandez
‘Belonging’ focus of Los Cien event at SSU

Individuals must proactively use new listening, bridge-building, and outreach methods if they hope to one day live in communities that are truly inclusive and foster a sense of belonging for everyone, Latino leaders told a large and diverse audience at SSU on Thursday.

Student seated at desk, taking notes
CSU Board of Trustees Approves Multi-Year Tuition Proposal

The California State University Board of Trustees has approved a multi-year tuition proposal that will increase tuition by 6 percent per year for five years, and help to bring stability to the university's budget.