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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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Women of Sac State’s Combat U fight stereotypes, bring home championships

Originally published March 28, 2025, by Sacramento State University Communications Aranjot Kaur has always been a fighter. An accomplished mixed martial arts (MMA) athlete in India with a 3-0 record and national championship, Kaur began training at 14. She attributes … Continue reading

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ASL class supporting parents of Deaf children fosters learning, community

Originally published Nov. 8, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications In a typical classroom at Sacramento State, the words “poop,” “diaper,” “bathroom” and other potty language are seldom heard. But this is not a typical classroom. “Promoting Rich Accessible Language … 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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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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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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