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New year at Sac State kicks off as more than 1,300 first-year students move into residence halls

Originally published Aug. 24, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications Ruby Nunez and her mom, Mary Hill, drove from the Bay Area to Sacramento State on Aug. 23, their car packed with Nunez’s belongings. When they arrived, they headed to … Continue reading

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Sacramento State installs more than 2,500 solar panels as part of efforts to reach carbon neutrality by 2040

Originally published Aug. 9, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications Sacramento State is becoming a little more sun-powered. Solar panel arrays are being installed and soon will line the tops of Parking Structure 3 (PS 3) and Parking Structure 5 … Continue reading

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$3 million National Science Foundation grant renews support for Sac State’s cybersecurity training

Originally published July 31, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications A well-established College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) cybersecurity workforce development program will continue for another five years with renewed funding from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The CyberCorps Scholarship … Continue reading

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Sacramento State breaks ground on new art building that will replace the aging Art Sculpture Lab

Originally published June 30, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications Art students at Sacramento State are looking forward to having a brand-new space to imagine, design, craft, and display their works. The College of Arts and Letters on June 28 … Continue reading

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President, students reflect on another record-breaking Commencement

Originally published May 23, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications The familiar purple beam that has lighted many a night sky over Golden 1 Center was absent, but smiles from thousands of green and gold-clad graduates shone bright during this … Continue reading

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New grant boosts Sac State training for area K-12 educators to teach computer science

Originally published April 20, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications As society rapidly adopts new technologies, such as artificial intelligence, understanding the science behind them is increasingly crucial. “We’re so reliant on (technology), and so, shouldn’t you have the power … Continue reading

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Give Sac State Day is ‘where the future begins for thousands of inspiring minds’

Originally published April 17, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications Give Sac State Day allows the Hornet Family and Sacramento community to support students by funding programs that empower them to become leaders and keep them on the path to graduation. … Continue reading

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StingerStudio Makerspace provides access to high-end equipment, hands-on learning

Originally published March 3, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications A new venue at Sac State will offer artists, entrepreneurs, innovators, and creators a place to transform their projects, designs, and ideas into reality. The StingerStudio Makerspace — on the first floor … Continue reading

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On Sac State’s 75th anniversary, new Library exhibit offers a look at how the University developed and grew

Originally published Jan. 27, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications Anyone who has ever cleaned out an attic or garage will understand the joy of finding things they didn’t know were there. That’s what James Fox, head of the Donald … Continue reading

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Sacramento State again named one of nation’s top universities for bicyclists

Originally published Dec. 22, 2022, by Sacramento State University Communications Joshua Maddox has a different bicycle for each day of the week. He’s even named his seven bikes, some based on when he rides them. For example, it’s not uncommon … Continue reading

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