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Q/A Sonoma State Greg Sawyer
A Q&A with Greg Sawyer, Sonoma State’s new Vice President for Student Affairs

In April 2018, Dr. Greg Sawyer, a seasoned higher education professional whose work has impacted the lives of thousands of students, was appointed Vice President of Student Affairs at Sonoma State.

Social Justice Week Sonoma State University 2019
Sonoma State's 5th annual Social Justice Week

Sonoma State University will host more than 40 hours of lectures, panels and performances to raise awareness of social justice issues as part of “Social Justice Week” from Feb. 25 to March 1.

Charles Blow Sonoma State lecture
Times Columnist and Author Charles Blow to speak at Sonoma State University on Feb. 26

(Sonoma County) New York Times columnist, author and political commentator Charles M. Blow is never one to shy away from controversy - from politics and the presidency to immigration reform and the Black Lives Matter Movement. 

University Art Gallery celebrates its 40th anniversary

Since its inception in 1978, Sonoma State University’s Art Gallery has promoted the understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary visual art from around the world.

Learn by Making curriculum
SSU receives $4 million grant to expand ‘Learning by Making’ program to Sonoma and Lake counties

For five years, Sonoma State University’s Education and Public Outreach Group has been working to create and fine-tune a 9th grade curriculum that rethinks the way STEM courses engage students.

SSU News
SSU and KRCB to Co-Host ‘Ethics and Journalism’ panel discussion featuring NPR luminaries

(Sonoma County) Sonoma State University and Northern California Public Media, which includes KRCB TV, KPJK TV and KRCB FM, are inviting the public to attend a special panel discussion on ‘Ethics and Journalism’ featuring such media luminaries as National Public Radio Ombudsman El

2019 Best Colleges - U.S. News and World Report
U.S. News and World Report ranks Sonoma State as Top Public School

Sonoma State University has once again received recognition for being one of the top public institutions for higher education in the West. This week, the U.S. News and World Report released its “2019 Best Colleges” rankings, which placed Sonoma State as No.

Student learning about new opportunities at tabling event//  Photo by Francisco Carbajal
Sonoma State hosts Part-Time Job Fair

For the first time ever, Sonoma State University will be hosting a Part-Time Job Fair specifically catered to students looking for part-time work.

Christopher Woodcock, "Nuns Fire burning east of the City of Sonoma, 4 am October 15th 2017," 2018, photo
Sonoma State University unveils ‘After the fire’ exhibit

In recognition of the approaching one-year anniversary of the North Coast fires, the public is invited to experience a new exhibit on display in the Sonoma State University Library Gallery titled “Reflections: After the Fire.” Through painting, photography, video and mixed media, the exhibit feat

Service and Internship fair to bring over 50 organizations

Sonoma State University’s annual Service and Internship Fair is expected to bring over 50 nonprofit and government organizations to recruit and interact with students on Aug. 30.