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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 Shelley Wetton (B.A., M.A. English) has been named our 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award recipient. As Senior Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Five Star Bank, she has become a nationally respected leader in branding and strategic communications. Honored as Chief Marketing Officer of the Year by the Sacramento Business Journal in 2023, she continues to shape her industry while serving on multiple community boards. Her journey from an English graduate in our College to nationally recognized executive is a powerful reminder of what’s possible when talent, vision, and purpose come together. She embodies the excellence, creativity, and leadership that define our alumni community—and the transformative power of an Arts & Letters education.
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.