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Former Seawolf Basketball star drafted by Memphis Grizzlies

Former Sonoma State Seawolf forward Jaylen Wells was drafted by the Memphis Grizzlies in the second round of the National Basketball Association (NBA) draft on Thursday, June 27, making him the first in the Seawolf program’s history to become an NBA player.

Sonoma State students awarded competitive Gilman Scholarships to study abroad

Sonoma State students Katerine Russo and Ashlee Duckworth have been selected for the nationally competitive Gilman Scholarship to study abroad.

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First to college, first to campus: Sonoma State welcomes Summer Bridge students

Just over 100 of Sonoma State’s incoming first-year students are spending two weeks on campus for the SSU Summer Bridge program, an orientation for EOP, DREAM Center,

AAUW Tech Trek providing lessons, inspiration for girls in STEM

What do an aerospace engineer from Northrop Grumman, Sonoma State’s Observatory, a member of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, Redwood Credit Union, and Jiggy Bots have in common?

Sonoma State makes "Money Magazine" Best Colleges in America 2024 list

Sonoma State is included in the 2024 list of the Best Colleges in America released by "Money Magazine" June 12.

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Juneteenth Luncheon: Celebrating Freedom and Honoring Progress

Sonoma State University and the City of Rohnert Park are partnering to host the Second Annual Juneteenth Luncheon: Celebrating Freedom and Honoring Progress, Wednesday, June 19, 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Rohnert Park Community Center.

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SSU Student Asad (AJ) Franklin named CSU Black Student Success Scholarship recipient

Sonoma State University student Asad (AJ) Franklin has been awarded one of six California State University (CSU) Black Student Success Scholarships, chosen from a group of nominees from all 23 CSU campuses.

SSU proud of its Pride history

"Celebrating Pride is a way for an institution to enact its values, and our values are based around inclusion and belonging," said Dr. Matthew Paolucci Callahan, Sonoma State University Professor of Psychology. 

Sonoma State awarded $250,000 of CSU Black Student Success Initiative

In April, the California State University (CSU) system allocated $4,630,846 for one-time funding to its 23 universities to advance Black student success and elevate Black excellence across the system. Sonoma State was awarded $250,000 of the fund. 

SSU alumni emphasize the importance of diversity in the wine business

Discussing diversity in the wine industry, Derek Baljeu, a graduate student at Sonoma State's Wine Business Institute (WBI) and winemaker for Knights Bridge Winery in Napa said, "You need to see, to be," regarding the need for representation in a predominantly white and male business.&n