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CSU Students Can Now Take More Fully-Online Courses Every Term

A key tenet of the California State University’s efforts to improve student achievement under Graduation Initiative 2025 is helping students get the courses they need, when they need them.

Sonoma State University Names New Police Chief

Sonoma State University President Judy K. Sakaki has announced that, after a nationwide search, David Dougherty has been appointed as the new Chief of Police for the university.

Jewish Music Series Returns For Fourth Year

Sonoma State University’s fourth annual Jewish Music Series answers the age-old question of  “What makes music Jewish?” with five musical acts of Jewish scholarship, remembrance and plain old fun.

Roberts Family Development Center "I am the Future Day" 2018
SSU hosts 400 kids to highlight higher education

Inside Sonoma State University’s Person Theater, hundreds of K-8 students from the Roberts Family Development Center fidgeted in their seats while echoing a familiar phrase.

A destroyed car looks out over Santa Rosa to the west on Alturia Drive near the boulders at Fountaingrove, where hundreds of homes were lost in the Oct. 9 firestorm. // Photo by Paul Gullixson
Brad Paisley and Bonnie Hunt to Headline ‘Thicker Than Smoke’ Fundraising Events at Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University announced today that it will be hosting two unique fire recovery events to take place on Aug. 3 and Aug. 4 at the Green Music Center’s Weill Hall.

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Sonoma State president joins delegation of U.S. university leaders visiting Israel

With the goal of fostering technological innovation and boosting bilateral academic research and exchange opportunities, Sonoma State President Judy K. Sakaki has joined presidents of nine other U.S.

Jensyn Warren
Jensyn Warren Earns 2nd All-American Selection

Sonoma State University junior Jensyn Warren has been selected to the 2018 Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) Division II Women's Tennis All-America Team for singles play.

Leaders in Maker education assemble at Sonoma State University

Sonoma State University played host to the inaugural CSU Maker Convening on May 31 and June 1, an event that drew more than 100 educators from around the state.

Wine Spectator Learning Center ribbon cutting
SSU unveils new Wine Spectator Learning Center

(Rohnert Park) With nearly 700 students, alumni, faculty and leaders of the North Coast wine industry in attendance, Sonoma State University celebrated the grand opening of the Wine Spectator Learning Center on campus on May 29.

Dr. Hollis Robbins
SSU Appoints New Dean of Arts and Humanities

Sonoma State University has appointed Dr. Hollis Robbins as the new Dean of Arts and Humanities. Dr. Robbins has served as Chair of the Humanities Department in the Peabody Conservatory and Director for Africana Studies at Johns Hopkins University. Dr. Robbins has a B.A.