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Three student films make a mark at the Cannes Film Festival

The 71st annual Cannes Film Festival ended this past weekend, screening some of the best cinema around the world slated to release in the following months. For the first time three Sonoma State University student films were shown at the festival regarded as one

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Meet the Class of 2018: Samuel Houser

Graphic Design. Filmmaking. Drones. App Design. The average person would agree that it would be difficult to excel in such differing topics. But don’t tell that to Samuel Houser a native of Sherman Oaks and a member of the SSU Class of 2018.

Sonoma State University Faces of Commencement
Meet the Class of 2018

Sonoma State University will be celebrating its largest class of graduates in 57 years on Saturday and Sunday during six different Commencement ceremonies at the Green Music Center’s Weill Hall.

Emma Towslee showing off her graduation cap
Meet the Class of 2018: Emma Towslee

Emma Towslee knows what it’s like to overcome setbacks. The soon-to-be graduate in biology with minors in chemistry and business, has to live with one that has set her back for the past four years. Her freshman year she was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes.

Meet the Class of 2018: Sastra Mcginley

When Sastra Mcginley left a decade-long career to attend college, she wasn’t sure what she wanted to study. She only knew that she wanted to make the world a better place. Now, 10 years after her educational journey began, Mcginley is graduating from Sonoma State University with a B.A.

Meet the Class of 2018: Malik-Charles Wade

Malik-Charles Wade, who grew up in Novato, is no stranger to dealing with hardships. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father passed away when he was 15.

Sonoma State Celebrates Largest Graduating Class

Sonoma State University will confer degrees to its largest class in its 57-year history this weekend. In all, 2,706 graduates will be taking part in commencement ceremonies on May 19 and 20.

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Chancellor's update on the May budget revision

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Update May 14, 2018 10:00 A.M.

News Release: President’s Statement and News Update on Homicide Investigation

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Green Music Center at Sonoma State University Announces 2018–19 Season

The Green Music Center at Sonoma State University, home of the Mastercard Performance Series, announced the 2018–19 Season today. It becomes the first full season where curation was led by new Executive Director Jacob Yarrow.