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Students walking in commencement at Sonoma State
Sonoma State to celebrate largest graduating class at 2019 commencement

(Rohnert Park) — Sonoma State University will confer degrees on the largest class in the 58-year history of the university next week. In all, more than 2,900 are set to graduate.

Barry Ben-Zion, Judy Sakaki, Natalie Cilurzo, Henry Hansel
Sonoma State honors Henry Hansel and distinguished alumni at President’s Dinner

(Rohnert Park) — Sonoma State University honored local businessman Henry Hansel as a recipient of a CSU Honorary Degree and Natalie Cilurzo, co-owner of Russian River Brewing Company, and Professor Emeritus Barry Ben-Zion, Ph.D., as SSU’s Distinguished Alumni of 2019 during the President’s R

Carly Solberg speaks at Trans Day of Visibility
Meet the Class of 2019: Carly Solberg

Carly Solberg, 21 of Napa, will be graduating with a degree in Women’s and Gender Studies this spring and with a reputation as being hyper-involved on campus.

Sonoma State Police sign
SSU Police make arrest in sexual assault case

(Rohnert Park) — A 21-year-old Sonoma State student was arrested today on suspicion of committing a sexual assault that occurred on campus in December.

Henry Curtis Hansel will receive honorary doctorate degree from Sonoma State
North Bay businessman Henry Hansel to receive honorary doctorate from Sonoma State

(Rohnert Park) — Sonoma State University will award Sonoma County businessman and philanthropist Henry Hansel with an honorary doctorate degree as part of Sonoma State’s 58th Commencement Ceremony at the Green Music Center’s Weill Hall this month.

Sonoma State honors Nichols Legacy Society members at annual breakfast

Sonoma State honored members of the esteemed Ambrose and Barbara Nichols Legacy Society at an annual breakfast on Thursday at the Student Center.

Student shows his project at Sonoma State Science Symposium
Faculty and students join forces in ‘Week of Research and Creativity’

More than 1,000 Sonoma State students and faculty have been showcasing their scholarship and research accomplishments this week as part of the university’s second annual Week of Research and Creativity.

Sonoma State is one of Forbes Best Value Colleges
Sonoma State once again named one of America’s ‘Best Value Colleges’

(Rohnert Park) — For the fourth year in a row, Sonoma State University has been named one of Forbes Magazine's 300 “Best Value Colleges” in the country.

SSU News
Frequently Asked Questions about Measles Outbreak in California

What are measles?

Measles are a highly contagious viral infection that is easily spread from one person to another when an infected individual coughs and sneezes.

Home Again: Rebuilding After the Camp Fire
Sonoma State to host seminar in Chico on rebuilding after a firestorm

When it comes to rebuilding after a devastating fire, many at Sonoma State understand the long-term challenges. That’s why this Saturday, Sonoma State University will be sponsoring a seminar about rebuilding - a seminar to be held in Chico.