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SSU McNair Scholar Roman Gallardo pursuing Ph.D. at University of Chicago
SSU McNair Scholar earns Ford Foundation and National Science Foundation Fellowships

Roman Angel Gallardo knew life has ups and downs. For most of his life, he lived in fear of the downs and chose to play things safe. He never took risks. Fear paralyzed him. “If I didn’t try, I couldn’t fail.

Alex Vasquez won a National Science Foundation graduate research fellowship
SSU Physics Graduate Wins National Science Foundation Fellowship

It may have been while staring at gummy bears in kindergarten when Alex Vasquez realized his path was destined to be different than most.

Claudia Luke, Fawn Canady and Erick Gordon will explore climate futurism, or imagining alternative futures for life on our planet, through the humanities and interdisciplinary fieldwork experiences.
National Endowment for Humanities grant awarded for Summer Institute at Sonoma State

ROHNERT PARK  – The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a grant for a unique summer institute to be held at Sonoma State.

SSU Senior Serina Cabrera is being recognized as the Trustee Emeritus Murray L. Galinson Scholar for her extraordinary public service.
SSU student receives CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement

(Rohnert Park, CA) September 12, 2022 – Serina Cabrera’s path to Sonoma State is truly inspiring.

Jay Mercado, Alexander Valley Grape Harvest, 2022, oil on canvas
Farmworkers in Focus at University Art Gallery

Honoring the people who work in the fields, their lived experiences and both the challenges and skill of their labor, the University Art Gallery at Sonoma State University is pleased to present the exhibition Farmworkers: Photographs, Prints, Paintings, which will be open&nb

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Congressman Mike Thompson announces $565,665 ‘Talent Search Program’ grant for Sonoma State

(Rohnert Park, CA) August 15, 2022 – Rep. Mike Thompson (CA-05) announced that Sonoma State University is receiving a grant for the Department of Education Talent Search Program in the amount of $565,665.

Greg Sarris
Dr. Greg Sarris Receives Top Academic Honor at Sonoma State

(Rohnert Park, CA) August 11, 2022 – Sonoma State University has awarded the title and status of Distinguished Chair Emeritus to Dr. Greg Sarris in recognition of his years of exceptional academic and cultural contributions to the university. Dr.

Dr. Mike Lee begins his journey with Sonoma State
A message from Interim President Mike Lee

I am truly honored to begin my journey today as interim president of Sonoma State University.

Approximately 48% of SSU undergraduates are first-generation college students.
Sonoma State receives top honor for commitment to first-generation student success

ROHNERT PARK (CA) – Sonoma State University has received a prestigious designation for demonstrating a commitment to improving experiences and advancing outcomes of first-generation college students.