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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.

Angelo Incitti
SSU's Incitti earns 2023 CSU Trustees' Award

The California State University has selected 23 students who have demonstrated superior academic and personal achievement to receive the 2023 CSU Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement

SSU alum and New York Life make housing scholarships available for transfer students

Sonoma State transfer students from regional community colleges can gain assistance to live on campus while they complete their degrees thanks to a $15,000 Community Impact Grant from New York Life. 

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