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Jeffery Benson shares how his civil rights legacy inspired his nontraditional path to education, advocacy (Beyond J podcast)

Posted on May 20, 2025 by Daniel Wilson

Originally published May 20, 2025, by Sacramento State University Communications Jeffery Benson calls himself a disruptor because he’s never been one to follow the traditional path. The 61-year-old graduated from Sac State with his bachelor’s degree in Career and Technical … Continue reading →

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Honorary doctorate recognizes lifelong educator’s dedication to ensure the Holocaust is never forgotten

Posted on April 13, 2023 by Daniel Wilson

Originally published April 13, 2023, by Sacramento State University Communications Elizabeth “Liz” Igra was 4 years old at the start of World War II. “I lost all my family,” said Igra, who was born in Krakow, Poland. “First, my father … Continue reading →

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Editorial: ‘I Have a Dream’ for City College

Posted on September 10, 2013 by Daniel Wilson

Originally published in the Sept. 10, 2013 print edition of the Sac City Express The U.S. recently celebrated the 50-year anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s “I Have a Dream” speech, originally given on Aug. 28, 1963, in front … Continue reading →

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