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Chancellor's Office response to state audit

The California State Auditor's Office issued an audit today concerning transparency of California State University discretionary reserve funds and the effectiveness of a CSU parking program. California State University Chancellor Timothy

Yatziry Galvan Sonoma State graduation
Sonoma State graduates its first TheDream.US Scholarship recipient

When Yatziry Galvan, a first-generation student born in Mexico, walked across the stage of Green Music Center’s Weill Hall during commencement on May 19, she received more than a B.S. in business from Sonoma State University.

Ribbon-cutting for Sonoma State Marina Crossing Apartments
Sonoma State celebrates opening of new housing complex for faculty and staff

(Rohnert Park) — With more than 60 community leaders, SSU employees and others looking on, Sonoma State President Judy K.

Marina Crossing Apartments Sonoma State
Sonoma State to host ribbon-cutting for new housing complex for faculty and staff

(Rohnert Park) — Sonoma State University will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Thursday, June 6 to celebrate the opening of the Marina Crossing Apartments, SSU's new 90-unit housing complex for employees. All members of the media are invited.

Sonoma State to host educators from across the CSU at second annual Maker Convening

Sonoma State will host over a hundred faculty, staff and administrators from across the California State University system starting Thursday to promote the use of makerspaces on college campuses.

Met the Class of 2019
Meet the Class of 2019

Sonoma State University celebrated its largest class of graduates in its 58-year history when more than 2,900 students were recognized during commencement ceremonies at the Green Music Center’s Weill Hall on May 18 and 19.

Carley Chatterley
Meet the Class of 2019: Carley Chatterley

For a student who decided to come to Sonoma State before even stepping foot on campus, Carley Chatterley has made the most out of her time here.

Ian Ocampo
Meet the Class of 2019: Ian Ocampo

Ian Ocampo decided to leave UC Santa Barbara in 2009 after his freshman year of studying physics, to pursue a music career in L.A. as a bassist.

Meet the Class of 2019: Ryan Patton

Ryan Patton has been able to create art for as long as he can remember. And the evidence of his talents are visible throughout campus.

Jessica Saavedra in a STEM lab at Sonoma State.
Meet the Class of 2019: Jessica Saavedra

Jessica Saavedra has always wanted to work with animals. The 22-year-old, first-generation student from San Bruno volunteered in veterinary clinics and worked in animal rehabilitation in her first year at Sonoma State. She then decided to turn to the Biology Department on campus.