List of stories for the month.
June 2023 Stories
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Welcome to Sac State Magazine’s 75th Anniversary special edition
June 15, 2023 The University celebrates three quarters of a century with a commemorative publication marking the historic milestone.
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Sacramento State achievements under President Robert S. Nelsen's leadership
June 15, 2023 President Robert S. Nelsen, who is retiring in July, has shepherded Sac State through many challenges and triumphs. One of his most significant legacies is the University’s rising graduation rates, which jumped from 8.8% in 2016 to nearly 30% percent today.
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Placer satellite campus takes important steps toward becoming a reality
June 15, 2023 The Sacramento State Placer Center could be an economic development catalyst that will eventually serve 12,000 students in one of the state’s fastest growing regions.
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Hornet Family returns to campus after challenging pandemic years
June 15, 2023 Sac State weathers a tumultuous two years that saw classes and other campus operations switch to mostly online delivery, and back.
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Outreach effort helps keep University's enrollment strong
June 15, 2023 In an effort to stave off enrollment declines, Sacramento State is putting into place a program that will make it easier for high school and community college students to pursue bachelor’s degrees. The “dual admissions” program begins this fall.
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Professor's documentary takes a deep dive into scientific research
June 15, 2023 Kathy Kasic spent six weeks in Antarctica filming researchers’ efforts to study a lake buried beneath 3,600 feet of ice.
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Class Notes: Notable Sac State grads and their accomplishments
June 15, 2023 Across industries and academic disciplines, Hornets are making their mark in the region, state, nation, and world.
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Sac State, and here's why: Yee Thao
June 15, 2023 First-generation Hmong American said University’s Full Circle Project inspired her to learn more about how her culture and ethnic identity connect to academia.
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Sac State, and here's why: Talisa Vigil
June 15, 2023 Former collegiate softball player, who now coaches with her dad, took the long way to Sac State, but says she’s found her new “home.”
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Sac State, and here's why: Zaid Darwish
June 15, 2023 Stinger Expo founder selected Sac State for its affordability and diversity.
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Sac State, and here's why: Spencer Scruggs
June 15, 2023 After a winding journey that has taken him across the country to four colleges in three cities, Communication Studies major has found a home as a Hornet.
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Sac State, and here's why: Rachel Wolff
June 15, 2023 History graduate student, a third-generation alumna, is already making her mark on historical records.
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Sac State, and here's why: Anthony Perez
June 15, 2023 Sac State was the perfect choice for Anthony Perez, who has flourished in his Chemistry studies. Perez recently won a top award in a CSU biotechnology competition.
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Sac State, and here's why: Kenya Burton
June 15, 2023 The 2022 Trustees’ Award winner chose Sac State for its diversity.
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Sac State, and here's why: Vira Sypyuk
June 15, 2023 Vira Sypyuk, a master’s candidate in School Psychology, fled Ukraine with her family when war broke out in 2014. Now, she’s helping others there and in the Sacramento region during the current conflict.
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Sac State, and here's why: Aissatou Fall
June 15, 2023 Civil Engineering student Aissatou Fall choose Sac State because of the culture, diversity, and its proximity to a wide variety of food, and she’s making the most of her time at the University.
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There during some of Sac State's formative years, Anthony Francis is here now to help show why it matters
June 15, 2023 Anthony Francis, one of Sac State’s oldest living graduates, is a role model for current and future Hornets. At 96 years old, he looks back on his time at the University and discusses how it shaped his life.
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Cultural centers take center stage as places of support and celebration
June 15, 2023 APIDA, MLK, and Native American centers are hubs of connection and support for students from diverse backgrounds.
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Until Next Time: The art of Sac State's refinement
June 15, 2023 Until the next time the University produces a Sac State magazine, the director of News and Communications leaves the campus with reflections on its past and a look to its future.
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University moves closer toward its antiracism and diversity goals
June 15, 2023 In one year, Sac State has implemented a majority of its goals toward becoming an antiracist and inclusive campus.
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Popular as ever, Planetarium shares beauty of deep space
June 15, 2023 Sac State’s popular Planetarium shows have been hot tickets since the dome’s opening. The shows are even more popular now, as the James Webb Space Telescope continues to send spectacular images of the cosmos.
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Campus and community rally behind historic Hornet football team
June 15, 2023 Three historic seasons were capped with Sac State’s first appearance in the Football Championship Series playoffs. Now, as a new coach takes over, the team looks to continue its successful run.
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Sac State has done so much — and is just getting started
June 15, 2023 Ahead of his July retirement, President Robert S. Nelsen reflects on his years leading Sacramento State.
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75 Years, and So Much to Consider
June 15, 2023 Over the past 75 years, Sacramento State has accomplished many things, each with major impacts on students, the community, and the region.
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On walls and elsewhere, campus comes alive with public art
June 15, 2023 In recent years, Sacramento State has embraced large, public works of art in a major way.
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Robert S. Nelsen leaves a legacy as a skilled president and a caring presence
June 14, 2023 Sacramento State is a stronger, more successful campus thanks to President Robert S. Nelsen, who will retire in July. Perhaps his biggest legacy is his bond with students and members of the larger Sacramento region.