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Once a Hornet, Always a Changemaker
Graduating from Arts & Letters is not the end of your story with us — it’s the beginning of a lifelong connection. Our alumni are innovators, advocates, and leaders who carry the spirit of Sac State into every corner of the world. Whether you are shaping industries, advancing the arts, or driving social change, you remain an essential part of our story.
Distinguished Alumni
Spotlight Stories
Every alum carries a piece of Arts & Letters into the world. From muralists whose work transforms cityscapes, to journalists amplifying unheard voices, to educators shaping the next generation — your achievements remind us that an A&L education is not just about knowledge, but about courage, creativity, and impact.
Distinguished Alumni Award
The College of Arts & Letters is proud to announce that Dr. Colette Harris Mathews and Kayla Scott has been named out 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient.
Dr. Colette Harris Mathews is the Principal Consultant at Harris Mathews Consulting, which is a communication, organizational development, leadership, and educational firm. She focuses her work on diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. She serves as a Los Rios Community College District Board of Trustees member and was formerly the Sacramento State Alumni Association past President from 2021 to 2022 and is a lifetime member. She earned her BA and MA in Communication Studies from Sacramento State and went on to earn her Doctor of Education in Educational Leadership from Argosy University in San Francisco. Previously, she was a district manager in staffing services for 10 years prior to working in higher education. She went on to gain 20 years of experience in higher education in roles such as Instructional Dean, Educational Leader, and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging Practitioner. She has also taught a few classes at Sac State, teaching ethnics studies and communications.
Kayla Scott is the Owner and CEO of MarketSharePR. Her background is in communications and public relations as well as work in entrepreneurship and industry leadership. Her work includes services in brand and marketing consulting and marketing and advertisement. Her goal is to help organizations with strong purposes to connect with the people who need them the most. She works in organizations from nonprofits to civic agencies, schools, and mission-driven businesses. She has a deep passion and commitment to her community and shows her commitment through her involvement in the community. She mentors women in business, volunteers on nonprofit boards and city commissions, and supports young professionals.
Stay Connected
We invite you to remain part of our vibrant community. Attend alumni reunions, mentor current students, or join advisory boards that shape the future of our College. Your presence strengthens the bridge between past and future Hornets.
Give Back
Supporting Arts & Letters means investing in possibility. Your gifts fund scholarships, fuel innovation, and ensure that every student — regardless of background — has the opportunity to thrive.
Supporting Arts & Letters means investing in possibility — not just for one student, but for generations of changemakers who will carry their education into the world. Every contribution you make helps us open doors that might otherwise remain closed. Your generosity provides scholarships that ease financial burdens, creates access to transformative opportunities, and ensures that every student — regardless of background — has the chance to thrive.
But your impact extends far beyond financial support. Contributions to Arts & Letters fuel innovation in classrooms, studios, and performance halls. They allow faculty and students to collaborate on groundbreaking research, launch creative projects that inspire dialogue, and bring bold ideas to life in ways that ripple far beyond campus. With your support, we can continue to nurture the next generation of artists, advocates, educators, and leaders who will shape industries and communities with vision and compassion.
When you Give Back, you are not only honoring the legacy of Arts & Letters — you are actively building its future. Together, we can ensure that every Hornet has the resources, mentorship, and encouragement to imagine boldly, act courageously, and lead with purpose.
Alumni Benefits
As a Hornet for life, you have access to career services, professional development, and a network of peers who share your passion for making a difference.