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Sonoma State University named as one of the nation’s "Most Promising Places to Work” in Student Affairs for 2019

(Sonoma County) ACPA - College Student Educators International and “Diverse: Issues in Higher Education” magazine have named Sonoma State University one of the “Most Promising Places to Work in Student Affairs for 2019.”

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Sonoma State University Library presents ‘Alchemia’ exhibit

(Rohnert Park) – The Sonoma State University Library is now hosting “Alchemia: A Spectrum of Creativity,” a collaborative art exhibit featuring the work of local artists with developmental disabilities.

"Sweeney Todd - The Demon Barber of Fleet Street" premieres on Thursday, Feb. 7.
SSU Theatre Arts and Dance spring season kicks off with 'Sweeney Todd'

Sonoma State University’s Department of Theatre Arts and Dance spring 2019 season begins with a co-production set in revenge, vengeance - and “meat pies.” The acclaimed musical “

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Sonoma State fraternity suspended from campus for five years

(Rohnert Park) – On Nov. 20, 2018, Sonoma State University was notified of alleged hazing activities that occurred at an informal chapter event of Tau Kappa Epsilon. SSU’s Office of Student Conduct and the TKE International Office conducted a joint investigation of these allegations.

SSU unveils first ever electronic transcript system
SSU student transcripts now available online - in minutes

Until recently, if a Sonoma State student wanted to order a transcript, he or she had to go in person to the Records office, fill out forms and pay a postal fee to wait up to two weeks to receive their transcript in the mail.

Not so anymore.

SFI celebrates the 30th anniversary of Spike Lee's "Do the Right Thing"
Sonoma Film Institute to celebrate 30th anniversary of Spike Lee’s “Do the Right Thing” with screening and roundtable discussion

(Sonoma County) - Noted filmmaker Spike Lee is making headlines this week for receiving his first Academy Award nominations for Best Director and for Best Picture, both for his film “BlacKkKlansman.” While all eyes will be on the 91st Academy Awards on Feb.

SSU best colleges for transfer students
Sonoma State ranked as one of the best colleges for transfer students

According to the U.S. Department of Education, more than one-third of undergraduate students transfer schools at least once during their academic experience.

Riders learn to ride bikes with custom made bicycles
Cycle Without Limits in action once again at Sonoma State University

Nineteen years ago, Sonoma State kinesiology professor emeritus Elaine McHugh attended a conference where she saw an engineer and a kinesiology professor present a new way to teach kids with special needs how to ride a bicycle.

The Thicker than Smoke event hosted by actress Bonnie Hunt and country superstar Brad Paisley helped raise nearly $190,000.
Top 10 SSU News Stories of 2018

From opening the new Wine Spectator Learning Center to graduating our largest class yet, 2018 has been an eventful year for the SSU community. It was tough to pick just 10 stories to highlight out of the many memorable moments, but here are Sonoma State University's top 10 stories of 2018.

President Judy Sakaki holding her NASPA award
Sakaki named ‘President of the Year’ for 2018

Sonoma State President Judy Sakaki was named 2018 President of the Year for Region VI by the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators this fall. The President received her award at the NASPA Western Region Annual Awards Luncheon on Nov. 9 at the Sheraton Grand Sacramento Hotel.