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Sac State, and here’s why: Vira Sypyuk

Originally published online June 15, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications. Published April 19, 2023, in our physical 75th anniversary Sac State magazine. When Russia invaded eastern Ukraine in 2014, Vira Sypyuk and her husband saw no future for their … 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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Graduate student works to improve disability culture, create inclusive spaces and community

Originally published May 15, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications Rachel Stewart lives by and has built a career around the phrase “nothing about us, without us” — a longstanding mantra of the disability community. The saying encompasses the idea … Continue reading

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Dean’s Award 2023 – Powering through problems leads to honors for Brennan Beell

Originally published May 5, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications When it comes to higher education, using brute force as an approach to learning might not be the first idea that comes to mind. That method, however, worked best for … Continue reading

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Seven top graduates receive Deans’ Awards, and two are honored with President’s Medal

Originally published May 5, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications Every year, the dean of each of Sacramento State’s seven academic colleges bestows a prestigious award upon a student who stands out academically, professionally, and personally. Recipients of the Deans’ … Continue reading

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Drop-off and pick-up zones for rideshares and buses latest additions to Sac State’s alternative transportation options

Originally published Feb. 6, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications With climate change worsening, many are looking to alternative transportation methods — anything other than a single-occupancy, gas-powered vehicle — to help lessen environmental impacts. At Sacramento State, that’s a … Continue reading

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Construction Management program celebrates 50 years amid successful partnership with industry

Originally published Nov. 30, 2022, by Sacramento State University Communications In 1972, Don McLean’s “American Pie” was making music lovers smile, NASA was launching its space shuttle program, and Atari’s Pong video game was bouncing into arcades. At Sacramento State, … Continue reading

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Sac State honors six distinguished alumni for campus, community contributions

Originally published Oct. 18, 2022, by Sacramento State University Communications Each year, Sacramento State recognizes alumni who represent the University’s educational values with exceptional contributions to the campus, community, and society. Since 1972, the Sacramento State Alumni Association has honored … Continue reading

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New ECS Dean Kevan Shafizadeh has plans for expansion, community partnerships

Originally published July 28, 2022, by Sacramento State University Communications When Kevan Shafizadeh, Sacramento State’s new dean of the College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS), began his journey into higher education as a student, he wasn’t even sure he … Continue reading

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Area around ARC ranks high for alcohol-related driving deaths, study says

Originally published by SacBee.com on Sept. 5, 2018 American River College ranked fifth deadliest in the nation for alcohol-related car crashes on or around college campuses with 87 reported fatalities between 2012 and 2016, according to a recent data analysis … Continue reading

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