List of stories for the month.
January 2024 Stories
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CSU Trustees approve plans for Sac State off-campus center in Placer County
February 01, 2024 The 301-acre Placer Center will eventually serve up to 12,000 students and provide new pathways to a four-year degree in one of the state’s fastest-growing regions.
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Sac State faculty mentor Folsom prisoners who teach art classes to fellow prisoners
January 31, 2024 Through the Prison Arts Collective, Stephen Blumberg and Rachel Clarke help incarcerated individuals develop teaching skills and build a sense of community and confidence behind prison walls.
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To address a shortage of nursing faculty, Sac State is fast-tracking students into its master’s program
January 30, 2024 Community college nursing students who have a degree in another field can now be admitted directly into Sac State’s Master of Science in Nursing program.
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Sac State students studying wild horses ultimately could help reduce wildfire risk
January 24, 2024 Two Sacramento State students are the first participants in an internship designed to gauge the value of wild horses in containing wildfires. They spent two weeks in remote Siskiyou County documenting a wild herd.
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Sacramento State partners with MMA great to create new pathway to education and athletic competition through Combat U
January 19, 2024 The program, officially named Combat Sports and Martial Arts University, will provide a clear pathway to higher education for students who want to pursue various martial arts, including those from traditionally underserved communities, and opportunities for high-level training and competition.
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Through Guardian Scholars, Sac State pushes to make higher education more accessible to students who experienced foster care or homelessness
January 19, 2024 A pair of Sac State programs aim to help students who have been in the foster care system or who are currently or formerly unhoused graduate from college.
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Sac State partners with MMA luminary to offer high-level comprehensive combat sports program
January 18, 2024 The University and UFC Hall of Famer Urijah Faber join to create Combat U, designed to be another avenue to higher education, as well as a vehicle to attain athletic excellence.
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In Spring Address, President Luke Wood outlines plans sparked by comprehensive listening tour
January 18, 2024 Sacramento State President Luke Wood is putting concerns into action as he announces results of “listening sessions” with students, faculty, and staff members.
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Project Rebound helps formerly incarcerated students rebuild their lives
January 17, 2024 Jon Hernandez wondered whether he would be able to bounce back after spending time in prison. With the help of Sac State’s Project Rebound program, he is well on his way.
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New special education teacher residency program aims to better prepare, support future educators
January 10, 2024 The Sacramento Metro Special Education Teacher Residency scholarship program provides on-the-job training and nearly $40,000 in funds for teacher candidates pursuing careers working with students with special needs.
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Professional Activities, January-March 2024
January 01, 2024 Faculty professional activities for January through March 2024.