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Shannon Percell, Interim Athletic Director
Shannon Percell Named Interim Athletic Director

Sonoma State University has announced that Shannon Percell will step in as the Interim Director of Athletics for the Department of Intercollegiate Athletics while the national search for a new Athletic Director continues.  Bill Fusco, who announced his retirement this summer after 20 years a

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Culture Experience

Sonoma State University is bringing the international flavor to students on campus. International Education Week, Nov. 13-17, exhibits a celebration of different cultures from around the world.

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Women's Soccer Continue in NCAA Tournament

The Sonoma State women's soccer team is moving on to the second round of the NCAA Division II Women's Soccer Championship Tournament, to take on defending National Champion Western Washington after defeating California Baptist.

George Marsh
Inner Drumming

There are times when the music takes over a player, creating a seamless integration of human and instrument that makes the performance seem as natural as speaking. The magic of those moments is tough enough to describe — try learning it!

Patricia Ayala Macias
Continuing First-Generation Education

Sonoma State University has received over $1 million in federal funding over five years to continue its McNair Scholars Program, which helps first-generation, underrepresented and low-income students earn graduate degrees.

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Mohammed Ibrahim
Student Helps Fire Victims

Several Sonoma State University students have been doing their part to help their communities during and after the worst wildfires ever to hit the North Bay Area. Among them is Mohammed Ibrahim.

chemistry experiment with kids
Joy of Discovery

When a Sonoma State University chemistry student asked a crowd of curious third graders if anyone knew what yeast was used for, the response was accurate, but not quite expected.

SSU Education Professor Kelly Estrada, left, in the classroom with K-12 students
More Hispanic Teachers

Sonoma State University’s designation as a federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution is paying its first dividends for students, with a $2.75 million grant awarded to the university’s School of Education for preparing more Hispanic school teachers. 

Art with a Message

Sonoma State University presents an exhibition of ceramic artwork by an exciting group of six Bay Area artists, "Two Scale: Large-Scale and Mixed Media Ceramic Works,” in the University Art Gallery, Nov. 9-Dec. 10 with an opening reception on Nov.