List of stories for the month.
May 2022 Stories
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Sac State professor to lead research on air quality in disadvantaged communities
May 26, 2022 Wayne Linklater channels his passion for social justice into a project that will examine the link between air quality and respiratory health. He and his students are collaborating with local community groups on the effort.
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Graduates leave 2022 Commencement with sense of hope and possibilities
May 24, 2022 Returning to Golden 1 Center for the annual celebration of academic accomplishment, the newest Sac State alumni accepted their accolades and looked to what might be coming their way.
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Stingers Up and plenty of smiles during Sac State's 2022 Commencement
May 21, 2022 Photos and videos help tell the joyful story as the University returns to in-person Commencement for a record number of 2022 graduates.
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Class of 2022 crosses the finish line after an unprecedented four years
May 19, 2022 From wildfires to the COVID-19 pandemic, an array of significant challenges faced the more than 9,400 Sacramento State graduating students who have persevered and earned their degrees this year.
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Record number - 9,435 - of students prepare to graduate during May 20-22 ceremonies at Golden 1 Center
May 17, 2022 Students in the Class of 2022 are the first to experience formal, in-person Commencement after nearly two years of pandemic restrictions that created countless challenges but did not derail their academic journeys.
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President’s Medal/ECS: Mohammad Rawi Dawoodzada’s dreams followed him from Afghanistan and were realized at Sac State
May 17, 2022 This scholar traveled from Afghanistan to California to pursue an education in electrical engineering, and overcame multiple obstacles on his way to earning the University’s top student honor.
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Dean’s Award ’22 – Business: Emily Gonsalves credits Sac State for helping her achieve personal, educational triumphs
May 16, 2022 The honored scholar overcame hardships to become a top Business student, while finding the University’s diversity to be a source of healing, strength, and hope for her future.
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Dean’s Award ’22 – A&L: Drawing helped Scott Azevedo overcome a difficult childhood and adult setbacks to earn his college degrees
May 13, 2022 Pushing through the pain of homelessness and trauma, and suffering as a target of homophobia, Azevedo developed his passion - along with great skill - for painting and ultimately earned his college’s top honor.
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Dean’s Award ’22 – NSM: After Geography success and COVID-19 challenges, Rebecca Vail looks toward an improved world
May 12, 2022 This year’s Dean’s Award winner from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, refused to let the impact COVID-19 had on her personally keep her down.
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Sac State honors top students with President's Medal and Dean's Award from each college
May 11, 2022 In a year that saw a return to campus, these students capped stellar Sac State careers with their academic accomplishments and focus on service to others.
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Dean’s Award ’22 – HHS: Leon Burns turns his hard experiences into a powerful force to help others
May 11, 2022 A stretch of homelessness and addiction led to realization, hard work, and achievement, allowing honoree to pursue his mission to lift others from the darkness he experienced.
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Aspiring teacher and artist focused on social justice is named Sac State’s Newman Civic Fellow
May 10, 2022 Koleen Matias, a third-year English pre-credential student, joins fewer than 200 other scholars across the U.S. and Mexico in earning the distinction recognizing students who stand out for their commitment to positive change.
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Dean’s Award ’22 – Education: Josue Vasquez’s mother had faith in him, and he rewarded it
May 10, 2022 Two decades after his mom bought him a computer, Josue Vasquez has built a career in IT and teaching and wants to ensure underrepresented students and their families have the tech skills they need to succeed.
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Dean’s Award ’22 – SSIS: Chrissy Martinez went home and found her activist voice during the pandemic
May 09, 2022 This year’s honoree for the College of Social Sciences and Interdisciplinary Studies learned that her calling is to advocate for people in need, a discovery she made during disruptions caused by COVID-19.