New science degree is paying off for grads
Among the degree recipients at Sacramento State's spring Commencement will be eight graduates of a unique new master's program who have already lined up scientific jobs. The successful Professional Science Master's degree was born of a partnership between Sacramento State's Department of Biological Sciences and the UC Davis Stem Cell Program.
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Meet Sacramento State's Magnificent Seven
This year's Dean's Award winners, representing Sacramento State's seven colleges, are outstanding students, of course, but they also have inspiring life stories of commitment, achievement and perseverance against the odds.
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Teaching, Learning and Service

	Faculty Profile: Robert Wassmer, the recipient of Sacramento State's 2010-11 Outstanding Scholarly Achievement Award, melds theory and practice in his classroom as well as his frequent presentations to public policymakers on critical urban issues. STORY
	Alumni Profile: Sac State 2009 alumna Ashley-Dior Thomas is on her way up in Washington, D.C., starting as a congressional intern and working her way to office manager and special projects coordinator for Michigan Rep. Hansen Clarke. STORY
	Student Profile: Kent Andersen had set his sights on the great outdoors. But after landing a Sacramento State Mayoral Fellowship and working in Mayor Kevin Johnson's office, the grad student who will receive his master's this week is starting a career in Utah as a city planner. STORY

Sac State helps urban schools close the achievement gap. STORY

In professor's portfolio: medical technology breakthroughs. STORY

Vehicle-sharing Zipcar program will help students get around. STORY

Energy-efficient WELL rec center turns LEED into Gold. STORY

Sac State honored for community service -- again. STORY

Fulbright Scholar is headed to China. STORY

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