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SSU Male Success Initiative advances students of color

Students of color often experience college differently than their white peers.

Professor Lynn Cominsky named Fellow of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society

Sonoma State Professor Lynn Cominsky has been awarded the distinction of Fellow by Sigma Xi, The Scientific Research Honor Society, for her outstanding contributions to space education.

Fourth graders explore science through virtual reality in the Bentley Lab

In October, 62 fourth-graders from Monte Vista Elementary School in Rohnert Park visited SSU to learn how scientists carry out their investigations from hosts Dr. Lisa Patrick Bentley and graduate student Dawson Bell, both in the Department of Biology.

Learn how to launch a film industry career from insider Ryan Harvey '20

Ryan Harvey ‘20, Assistant VFX Editor, will talk about

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SSU addresses budget challenges

Sonoma State University officials announced on Thursday that the university is proactively taking steps to address a significant budget shortfall for the 2025-26 academic year. 

2024 Juried Student Exhibition at University Art Gallery through Dec. 14

Selected art by Sonoma State students will be featured in SSU’s 2024 Juried Student Exhibition on view at the University Art Gallery Nov. 7 to Dec. 14.

University Library Removes Barriers to Knowledge for First Gen Students

Sonoma State’s Schulz Information Center, better known as the University Library, houses an extensive collection of resources to support the campus community.

Sonoma State alumna selected by Gwen Stefani on The Voice

Performing in a blind audition on NBC's “The Voice” Monday, October 14, Sonoma State alumna Anna Isabel Fernandez ‘21 (stage name “Beya”) was selected by Coach Gwen Stefani for her team.

NASA funds Professor Matt Clark’s biodiversity work in South Africa

When South African birds, frogs, and insects make calls, Dr. Matthew Clark is listening to what they say.

Día de los Muertos community altar organized by University Art Gallery

From October 28 to November 1, all members of the SSU campus community are invited to contribute to a Día de Los Muertos (Day of the Dead) community altar being organized in the University Art Gallery by acclaimed artist