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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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Sac State library marks 50 years serving students at the center of campus

Originally published March 19, 2025, by Sacramento State University Communications Walking into Lassen Hall today, you’d probably never know it once held thousands of books and served as the campus library. Though Sacramento State dates back to 1947, it wasn’t until … Continue reading

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Celebrating 20 years, Sac State’s Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection is a destination and resource for worldwide scholars

Originally published July 18, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications The Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection is celebrating a major milestone: 20 years at Sacramento State. A part of the University Library’s Donald and Beverly Gerth Special Collections and University Archives, the collection has … Continue reading

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College of Engineering and Computer Science receives national award for diversity efforts

Originally published April 23, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications Sacramento State’s College of Engineering and Computer Science (ECS) recently achieved a major diversity milestone. The college received a Bronze award from the American Society for Engineering Education (ASEE) Diversity Recognition Program (DRP). The … Continue reading

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Bright, colorful murals highlight Sac State’s progress toward ‘Becoming’ an antiracism and inclusive campus

Originally published April 11, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications Art created by a new group of muralists now brightens the southern walls of the Ernest E. Tschannen Engineering Teaching and Research Building. The multiyear “Place of Belonging” murals project … Continue reading

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University funding supports purchase of important equipment for Art Department’s new building

Originally published Feb. 22, 2024, by Sacramento State University Communications As Sacramento State’s new art building nears completion, the University is ensuring that students and faculty will have the necessary resources to learn and teach. Approximately $300,000 in funding will … Continue reading

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Margaret Washington, retired professor of history and bestselling author, receives Distinguished Service Award

Originally published Oct. 19, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications Margaret Washington always knew what she would do with her life. “I’m a teacher. That’s just what I’ve always wanted to do,” she said. “I had two younger brothers, and … Continue reading

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On walls and elsewhere, campus comes alive with public art

Originally published online June 15, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications. Published previously in our physical 75th anniversary Sac State magazine. You might say art is in the air at Sac State, but actually, it is on the walls, and … 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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