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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.

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.