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Associate Professor Lisa Patrick Bentley and her son, Allen, showing off a big tropical leaf in Australia.
Groundbreaking SSU studies explore ‘Treemageddon’ in Australia and wildfire severity in Sonoma County

Climate change is directly linked to tree mortality in Australia and new approaches to measure forest structure can help predict wildfire severity in Sonoma County according to two studies co-authored by the Sonoma State Biology Department Associate Professor Dr.

Sonoma State students collaborate on a project in a classroom.
Sonoma State and partners awarded $18 million for Cradle-to-Career Collaborative

Sonoma State University and its partners have been awarded $18 million from the state to launch the Redwood Coast K-16 Education Collaborative.

Image of Judy K. Sakaki in front of tree during the autumn.
Judy K. Sakaki Resigns as 7th President of Sonoma State University

Judy K. Sakaki, Ph.D. announced today that she will resign as president of Sonoma State University (SSU) effective July 31, 2022. The CSU Board of Trustees will thereafter begin a national search for the 8th president of SSU.

The Wine Business Institute celebrates 25 Years on May 31

(Rohnert Park, CA) – The Wine Business Institute (WBI) of the 

University statement regarding media coverage of a personnel matter

Recent media coverage of Sonoma State University has raised questions about a personnel matter involving former Provost Dr. Lisa Vollendorf.

How an SSU alumna is making her mark in California's wine industry

Dalia Ceja grew up in the wine industry, witnessing her parents overcome obstacles to establish Ceja Vineyards. She is now a third-generation Mexican-American shaping her family’s winery and breaking barriers with award-winning wines.

Three alums working with world champions

By Nicolas Grizzle (’06)