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Sac State’s Spring Commencement brings joy, gratitude and a sense of accomplishment

Originally published May 19, 2025, by Sacramento State University Communications Sacramento State celebrated thousands of new Hornet alumni over the weekend as graduates, their families and their friends and guests packed into Golden 1 Center for Spring Commencement. As more … Continue reading

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Lifelong learner and civil rights advocate Jeffery Benson treads his own path to a degree

Originally published May 12, 2025, by Sacramento State University Communications Jeffery Benson proudly calls himself a disruptor. The 61-year-old has earned the title through a life of purpose and perseverance, culminating in his graduation from Sacramento State summa cum laude … Continue reading

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Sacramento State, CSU recognize three individuals’ excellence with honorary degrees, President’s Medal

Originally published April 3, 2025, by Sacramento State University Communications Sacramento State and the California State University have recognized three outstanding individuals with distinguished honors for their contributions to the campus community, the CSU system, the region and beyond. Two … Continue reading

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Civil Engineering graduate Madison Damman succeeds by helping others thrive

Originally published Dec. 16, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications Madison Damman loves helping others. From taking care of her grandmother, to teaching people how to swim, helping disabled individuals ride therapy horses, and conducting transportation infrastructure research for Caltrans, … Continue reading

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‘Good human’ Ron Brown has achieved a lifetime of accomplishments while helping others succeed

Originally published Nov. 7, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications Ron Brown can often be heard reminding his peers to “be a good human.” It’s a mantra Brown, president and CEO of West Sacramento-based general contracting firm Brown Construction, embodies in … Continue reading

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Families, community celebrate record number of graduates at Sacramento State Commencement

Originally published May 20, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications Where one journey ends, another begins. It was a sentiment shared by thousands of new Hornet alumni during Sacramento State’s 2024 Commencement, May 17-19 at Golden 1 Center. Hashem Jaber, … Continue reading

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Sacramento State to recognize seven exceptional students as the University’s top graduates at Commencement

Originally published May 13, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications The deans of Sacramento State’s seven academic colleges have selected this year’s recipients of the Deans’ Awards, given annually at Commencement to honor students who stand out academically, professionally and … Continue reading

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Honorary degrees, President’s medals recognize five outstanding individuals for excellence

Originally published April 3, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications Sacramento State annually recognizes individuals for their contributions to the campus community, the CSU system, the region and beyond. Since 1963, CSU has awarded honorary degrees to individuals who have demonstrated excellence … 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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