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Wine Professor Honored

Liz Thach, Master of Wine, has been named Sonoma State University's Distinguished Professor of Wine.

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2015 Hall of Fame Inductees

The 2015 induction class of the SSU Athletics Hall of Fame includes Andrew Bailey, Chelsea Hennan, Kevin Wong, Kristy Sather, Benjamin Ziemer and Marlene Bles.

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Faces of SSU

The 26 student leaders representing the Faces of SSU campaign at Sonoma State University want you to know something: "We are more than what you see."

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Preserving the Galapagos

Sonoma State University geology professor Matt James is passionate about the Galapagos Islands' importance to the scientific community.

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10 Things You Didn't Know About Bollywood

Sure, you know Bollywood films are from India, and you probably know they involve a lot of singing and dancing.

Carlos Ayala and Jessica Parker take a selfie at the Nation of Makers conference at the White House.
SSU Goes to the White House

Sonoma State University's School of Education was invited to the White House Friday morning to discuss the Obama administration's Maker Schools Alliance. U.S.

SSU professor Nathan Rank in the Sierra Nevadas near Bishop.
Discovering the Beetles

Sonoma State biology professor Nathan Rank visits Bishop so often, "it's almost like a second home," he says, speaking on a spotty cell phone connection from the eastern California mountain town of Bishop.

MEAP advisor Angelica Arguelles ​works with Rancho Cotate High School student Luis Maldonado on picking a subject for a speech and debate class.
Ensuring Success For Migrant Students

For students across the nation, graduating from high school is a celebratory achievement. This task is made much more difficult for children of migrant farm workers and low-income families with no knowledge in guiding their kids to obtain higher education.

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Volleyball Standout

Sonoma State University volleyball senior Kelsey Hull has been named the 2014-15 California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) Female Athlete of the Year.

'Moving' Sculptures

Three sculptures have been installed in Sonoma State University's Student Center to inspire students and create a sense of space in the university's newest building.