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Christopher Woodcock, "Nuns Fire burning east of the City of Sonoma, 4 am October 15th 2017," 2018, photo
Sonoma State University unveils ‘After the fire’ exhibit

In recognition of the approaching one-year anniversary of the North Coast fires, the public is invited to experience a new exhibit on display in the Sonoma State University Library Gallery titled “Reflections: After the Fire.” Through painting, photography, video and mixed media, the exhibit feat

Service and Internship fair to bring over 50 organizations

Sonoma State University’s annual Service and Internship Fair is expected to bring over 50 nonprofit and government organizations to recruit and interact with students on Aug. 30.

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Sonoma State University ranked No. 88 in the West by Forbes magazine

Sonoma State University has once again been selected as one of America’s top colleges by Forbes magazine. Under the “top college” listings released by Forbes on Aug. 21, SSU was ranked No. 88 in the West and No. 150 among public colleges in the nation.

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SSU professor receives $50,000 National Endowment for the Humanities grant

Janet Hess, a Sonoma State University professor of art history and African and diasporic studies, has received a $50,000 grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities, the first of its kind awarded to a CSU educator this year.

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Frederick Wiseman headlines Sonoma Film Institute's fall season

As it prepares for its 35th anniversary season, the Sonoma Film Institute will retain its title as the oldest film repertory organization in the North Bay Area by presenting more than 30 films from August to April, including a screening of Frederick Wiseman’s critically acclaimed docume

Seawolf Alumnae Continue Careers Professionally

Since 2012 the Sonoma State Women's Soccer program has produced five All-Americans, three of whom have recently gone on to continue their playing careers as professional footballers.

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Sonoma State University’s new police chief takes oath

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Students playing ancient Korean instruments // Photo by Francisco Carbajal
Students of South Korea’s Hanyang University to perform at Green Music Center during two-day visit to SSU

Students from Hanyang University, one of the leading private research universities of South Korea, will be sharing the time-honored musical traditions of their homeland with Sonoma County and the students and faculty of Sonoma State University during a two-day visit to campus in August.

Campers focusing on their projects in the Sonoma State Makerspace // Photo by Francisco Carbajal
Sonoma State University Hosts All-Girls STEM Camp

Sonoma State University is playing host to a free two-week STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) summer program for 24 middle school girls from throughout Sonoma County.