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Ishmael Lopez and Ruzanna Gasparyan
Two Sonoma State students awarded top CSU scholarships

Sonoma State University students Ruzanna Gasparyan and Ismael Lopez have been awarded the Sally Casanova Scholarship, one of the most prestigious scholarships in the California State University system.

Anne Benedetti, left, Dan Benedetti, right
Sonoma State Announces Honorary Degree Recipients for 2023

Sonoma State University announced that philanthropist and arts education champions Anne and Dante “Dan” Benedetti of Petaluma, and social justice advocate Herman J.

Sonoma State University Faces of SSU. Headshots of 22 people.
Faces of SSU for 2023 revealed

The Faces of SSU recognizes members of the Sonoma State University community and shares their stories and involvements.

Professor Alexandra Miller and Associate Professor Wing To
Physics Department About to Experience GROWTH

Sonoma State Professor Alexandra Miller, in partnership with Associate Professor Wing To of Stanislaus State was awarded a $950,000 grant from the Department of Energy’s Reaching a New Energy Sciences Workforce (RENEW) program to teach high energy physics and engage students in research

Black History Month
SSU Community Celebrates Black History Month

In recognition of Black History Month, the Hub Cultural Center and the Sonoma State Black Student Union (BSU) has curated a series of

Aviation has always been a part of Molly Oates' life
The Fear of Not Flying

Long before Molly Oates learned to walk or even talk, she already knew she could fly. 

Stories from Sonoma postcard
Stories from Sonoma / The New Stevenson Hall

As the first building on our campus, Stevenson Hall has always been central to the Sonoma State community.

Michael Visser, SSU
Sonoma State University Appoints New Interim Dean, Dr. Mike Visser At the School of Business and Economics

ROHNERT PARK, CA. (December 23, 2022) – Sonoma State University announced today that Dr. Michael Visser has been appointed the new Interim Dean of the School of Business and Economics, effective January 3, 2023.

Sonoma State University Interim President Mike Lee and Petaluma City Schools Superintendent Matthew Harris sign a "Promise" agreement.
Sonoma State and Petaluma City Schools Announce Visionary ‘Promise’ program

ROHNERT PARK  – University leaders at Sonoma State and the Petaluma City Schools District finalized a new and transformational “Promise” program this week that will guarantee students in Petaluma schools admission to SSU by meeting certain basic requirements.

Melody Ann Palmer (1959-2021)
North Bay Musician’s Legacy Lives On With Generous $4+ million gift to SSU Foundation

Melody Ann Palmer, an unassuming musician and philanthropist who lived a quiet and giving life in the North Bay where she was born and raised, has left a legacy estate gift north of $4 million to the Sonoma State University Foundation, the university has learned.