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Sonoma State awarded more than $4 million to help low income, potential first-generation college students access higher education

(Rohnert Park, CA) – The U.S. Department of Education has announced that Sonoma State University will receive more than $4 million to continue helping low-income, potential first-generation students in Sonoma and Mendocino counties prepare for and enroll in college.

Greg Sarris
Dr. Greg Sarris receives inaugural Arts & Humanities Dean's Teaching Award

By Dr. Hollis Robbins, Dean of Arts & Humanities robbinsh@sonoma.edu

California State University to implement COVID-19 vaccination requirement for Fall 2021 term

The California State University announced today that it will require faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities at any university location to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. Because of evolving circumstances, the university is announcing

Donald Green with SSU President, Judy K. Sakaki
The transformational impact of Donald Green

Sonoma State University lost one of its most generous patrons and supporters this week with the passing of Donald Green. Along with his late wife Maureen, Mr. Green helped to create the Donald and Maureen Green Music Center at Sonoma State.

Sonoma State University and California wine leaders advance industry diversity with launch of Wine Business Institute’s Inclusive Excellence Program

(Rohnert Park, CA) —  Sonoma State University School of Business and Economics has teamed up with top wine industry brands to launch The Wine Business Institute’s Inclusive Excellence Program.

SSU is one of the 'Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs' for third year in a row

(Rohnert Park, CA) — For the third year in a row, College Student Educators International (ACPA) and Diverse: Issues in Higher Education magazine have named Sonoma State University one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student