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Sac State now a research university, joins prestigious list of universities with ‘high research activity’
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Sac State library marks 50 years serving students at the center of campus
March 19, 2025 Highlighting its value as a student success resource, the University Library opens an exhibit marking five decades as a campus anchor, while continuing to evolve and meet the needs of the Hornet Family.
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Sacramento State’s spring enrollment hits historic high
March 17, 2025 Sac State exceeds CSU enrollment goals as admissions and outreach efforts result in highest spring head count in University history.
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Sac State professor restores dormant campus herbarium, offering new opportunities for research and learning
March 13, 2025 Sac State’s herbarium lay dormant for nearly 20 years until Biology Professor Marina LaForgia joined the University. Now it is a thriving space to study plants.
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Student hackers win $3,000 in cash prizes for AI creations to solve problems in education, finance, health care and sustainability
March 12, 2025 Sacramento State’s Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts Hornet Hacks, a weeklong hackathon competition.
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Sac State and Arik Armstead’s Academic Project partner to guarantee admission for underserved youth
March 04, 2025 President Luke Wood and the beloved Elk Grove native and NFL star Arik Armstead signed a memorandum of partnership commitment to create a seamless pathway to higher education for local youth.
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Sac State awards $1 million in scholarships to early childhood education students
February 21, 2025 The state-funded awards are part of the College of Education’s Innovation Center for Excellence in Early Childhood Education, which will also establish elementary school outdoor learning spaces as professional learning opportunities.
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Sac State professor’s new study finds Black men did not move from Democratic Party to Trump
February 20, 2025 Christopher Towler’s recent 2024 Black Voter Project disputes narratives that emerged after the election and presents a better analysis of Black public opinion.
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Sac State now a research university, joins prestigious list of universities with ‘high research activity’
February 13, 2025 The Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching has recognized Sac State for its commitment to research and scholarly work with an R2 institution designation, the first time that the University has achieved the status.