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Sonoma State University Launches Wine Bachelor’s Degree Transition Program for fall 2020

(Sonoma County) – The Wine Business Institute in the School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State University in partnership with Santa Rosa Junior College launched a new bachelor’s degree transition program to serve the community.

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Top 12 SSU News Stories of 2019

The campus community has celebrated many milestones during this past year, such as President Judy K.

Sonoma State to remove, thin and plant trees as part of new ‘one-for-one’ campus tree program

Sonoma State University is widely known for its lush greenery and acres of towering trees, many of which are as old as the campus itself.

Study finds California could triple southern sea otter population by recolonizing San Francisco Bay

(Rohnert Park) — The picture of sea otters frolicking among kelp beds and rocky shoals has become an iconic image of the California coastline.

Sonoma State bans use of glyphosate products such as Roundup

In keeping with Sonoma State’s expanded commitment to sustainability, the university has banned all glyphosate-based chemicals on campus, including those used in weed-killing products such as Roundup.

SSU names new Vice President for University Advancement

(Rohnert Park) — President Judy K. Sakaki announced today that Dr. Mario A. Perez, associate vice president of advancement at California State University, Los Angeles, will become the new vice president for advancement at Sonoma State University, effective Feb. 10, 2020.

SSU names new Dean of School of Business and Economics

(Rohnert Park) — Dr. Jean-Francois Coget, an associate dean and professor at Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, has been named the new dean of the School of Business and Economics at Sonoma State, the university announced today.

Military and Veteran Resource Center
Sonoma State University opens Military and Veteran Resource Center

A few days after taking part in honoring our nation’s veterans, Sonoma State University has celebrated the opening of its first space dedicated to supporting military-connected students on campus. On Thursday, Nov.

Sonoma State to host panel discussions and array of speakers at 33rd annual California Indian Conference

(Rohnert Park) — Sonoma State University will host the 33rd annual California Indian Conference this week, a forum for sharing knowledge and issues of importance related to Native Americans indigenous to California.