News Stories

ROHNERT PARK, CA. (December 23, 2022) – Sonoma State University announced today that Dr. Michael Visser has been appointed the new Interim Dean of the School of Business and Economics, effective January 3, 2023.

ROHNERT PARK  – University leaders at Sonoma State and the Petaluma City Schools District finalized a new and transformational “Promise” program this week that will guarantee students in Petaluma schools admission to SSU by meeting certain basic requirements.

Melody Ann Palmer, an unassuming musician and philanthropist who lived a quiet and giving life in the North Bay where she was born and raised, has left a legacy estate gift north of $4 million to the Sonoma State University Foundation, the university has learned.

The University Art Gallery at Sonoma State University is pleased to present two solo exhibitions of work by digital artists.

There is a new chapter and new energy happening here at Sonoma State University. With the Fall semester well underway, our vibrant campus community is bustling once again with thousands of students continuing their journey to becoming global thinkers and future thought leaders. 

For Jessica Valdez, being active in national movements that support sexual assault survivors, a woman’s right to choose and reproductive health for all gender identities is more than a choice. It’s a commitment.

Roman Angel Gallardo knew life has ups and downs. For most of his life, he lived in fear of the downs and chose to play things safe. He never took risks. Fear paralyzed him. “If I didn’t try, I couldn’t fail.

It may have been while staring at gummy bears in kindergarten when Alex Vasquez realized his path was destined to be different than most.

ROHNERT PARK  – The National Endowment for the Humanities has awarded a grant for a unique summer institute to be held at Sonoma State.

(Rohnert Park, CA) September 12, 2022 – Serina Cabrera’s path to Sonoma State is truly inspiring.