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Jun 10

Reaching Young Black Men Through Sense of Belonging Institutions are using new and established interventions to foster connection and vocation among the next generation of Black male graduates. bit.ly/3QaKrJ2

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Jun 9

Sacramento State professor wins national Emmy Award for climate documentary sacbee.com/news/politics-gov…

Sacramento State professor wins national Emmy Award for climate documentary

The film investigates evidence that Greenland’s ice sheet collapsed in the past and asks what that reveals about the planet’s future.

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Sacramento State

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Jun 5

As we wrap up our graduation coverage, we wanted to end with an inspiring story from our President’s Medal winner Somaya Faruqi, who fled the Taliban and pursued her dream of becoming a mechanical engineer here at Sac State while advocating for women and girls in Afghanistan. 🎓 #SacStateGrad #MadeatSacState 🎥 Sacramento State/JB Westfall

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Jun 1

𝙃𝙊𝙉𝙊𝙍 𝙍𝙊𝙇𝙇 Congratulations to our own @OrrMarkC on being named to the Top 100 Athletic Directors list by @SilverWaveMedia #StingersUp hornetsports.com/news/2026/6…

ORR NAMED TO LIST OF TOP 100 ATHLETICS DIRECTORS - Sacramento State

Sacramento State Director of Athletics Mark Orr was named one of the Top 100 Athletic Directors in America by Silver Waves Media, announced today.

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Sacramento State

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Jun 1

🎓🐝 Hornet Grad Feature: Meet Jerry Kennedy Major: Anthropology and History Success rarely follows a straight path. 📈 For Jerry Kennedy, the journey included balancing work, family responsibilities, and the pursuit of higher education while navigating life's challenges. His story is a powerful reminder that resilience, determination, and access to opportunity can create lasting change. 💚 Congratulations, Jerry! 👏 #SacStateGrad #MadeAtSacState 🎥 Sacramento State/JB Westfall & Sammy Jimenez

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Sacramento State

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May 30

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, explore Sacramento State’s vast Japanese American Archive Collection, which includes artwork, photos, furniture, diaries and more that tell the stories and experiences of Japanese Americans across generations. The collection’s impact reaches far beyond campus, with pieces on loan to the @smithsonian, @TheCAMuseum, and even in Voges, France. Read more about the collection here: sacstate.me/4dPn2V7

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Sacramento State

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May 29

Fresh from the camera roll. 🎓✨ Spring Commencement photo galleries are now available. 🔗 Link to view and download: sacstate.me/4dTlyJF 📸 Sacramento State/Andrea Price, Bibiana Ortiz, Christian Navarro, Ruben Aguilar & Nicole Fowler

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Sacramento State

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May 28

Your voice matters, Hornets. 🐝🗳️ Voting is easier than ever at Sac State. Whether it’s your first election or your fifth, showing up makes a difference! Vote Center | Modoc Hall ✅ May 30 | 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ✅ May 31 | 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. ✅ June 1 | 7 a.m. – 4 p.m. ✅ June 2 Election Day | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m. Ballot Drop-Off | Welcome Center ✅ Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ✅ June 1 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m. ✅ June 2 Election Day | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. More information: sacstate.me/votecenter 🎥 Sacramento State/Phillip Altstatt

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Dr. Luke Wood

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Dr. Luke Wood @DrLukeWood

May 28

Advocating in DC regarding the newly released Protect College Sports Act with colleagues from @Fresno_State. Our goals are to ensure that student athletes are protected from abusive agents, transfer policies that reduce likelihood of graduating, and that we promote health coverage post-play. @sacstate

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May 26

Sacramento State celebrates largest graduating class. Meet some of the graduates sacbee.com/news/local/educat…

Sacramento State celebrates largest graduating class. Meet some of the graduates

A total of 9,178 students graduated from Sacramento State in the 2025-2026 school year.

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Sacramento State

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May 26

Congratulations to Sacramento State Deans' Award winners, the top grads from each college! Stingers up! Read more: sacstate.me/4ukT5n0 #SacStateGrad #MadeAtSacState

ALT Seven Deans Award recipients are pictured in an outdoor setting, each appearing in separate framed sections.

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Sacramento State

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May 25

The campus is closed on Monday, May 25 in observance of Memorial Day. Sacramento State joins the nation in remembering and honoring the men and women who gave their lives to defend our country. 🇺🇸

ALT Green graphic from Sacramento State featuring an American flag with the text, "Memorial Day - Remembering All Who Served"

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Sacramento State

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May 22

Every cap tells a different story. ✨🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🐝 #SacStateGrad #MadeAtSacState 📸 Sacramento State/Ruben Aguilar

ALT A graduate cap is decorated with pink flowers and photos of people.

A graduate is wearing a decorated cap featuring a Spider-Man design with a web pattern and eyes. The tassel is hanging down, and a small Spider-Man keychain is attached.

ALT A graduate is wearing a decorated cap featuring a Spider-Man design with a web pattern and eyes. The tassel is hanging down, and a small Spider-Man keychain is attached.

A graduate holds up a decorated graduation cap with colorful flowers and the words "I've been accounting down the days: 26." The individual also holds a rolled diploma.

ALT A graduate holds up a decorated graduation cap with colorful flowers and the words "I've been accounting down the days: 26." The individual also holds a rolled diploma.

A graduate's cap decorated with artificial flowers and the words "And My Story Continues." It appears during a ceremony, with people seated and watching in the background.

ALT A graduate's cap decorated with artificial flowers and the words "And My Story Continues." It appears during a ceremony, with people seated and watching in the background.

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Sacramento State

@sacstate

May 22

The tassels are ready, the memories are made and Commencement weekend is finally here. 🎓🐝 To the graduates who inspired us, challenged themselves, and made their mark at Sacramento State, it's time to celebrate you. Stingers Up to the Class of 2026. Let’s graduate! 🙌 #SacStateGrad #MadeAtSacState #StingersUp 🎥 Sacramento State/Sammy Jimenez & JB Westfall

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Sacramento State

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May 21

🎓🐝 Hornet Grad Feature: Meet Kyen Canchico Major: Business Administration (Finance) At Sacramento State, every student has a story worth sharing. 🐝 Kyen shares how balancing Army service and student life has helped shape his work ethic, discipline, and ambitions. 🇺🇸 From serving his country to building his future, Kyen’s mission is just getting started. Stingers Up! #SacStateGrad #MadeAtSacState 🎥 Sacramento State/JB Westfall & Sammy Jimenez

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Rwanda in USA

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Rwanda in USA

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May 20

Rwanda’s Minister of Education @JoNsengimana met with California State University, Sacramento President @DrLukeWood in California to explore ways to expand collaboration between @sacstate and Rwanda, with a focus on joint research initiatives and partnerships in genocide studies, entrepreneurship, innovation, and sports. Click ALT on the photo for more.

L–R: Dr. Eric Gravenberger, Strategic Advisor to President Wood; Dr. Aniesha Mitchell, Vice President for Student Affairs at Sacramento State University; Dr. Boatamo Ati Mosupyoe, Dean of the Black Honors College at Sacramento State University; Charles Ntageruka, Second Counselor in charge of Higher Education at the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C.; Dr. Joseph Nsengimana, Rwanda’s Minister of Education; Dr. Luke Wood, President of Sacramento State University; Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador of Rwanda to the United States; and Dr. Aggée Shyaka Mugabe, Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Rwanda.

ALT L–R: Dr. Eric Gravenberger, Strategic Advisor to President Wood; Dr. Aniesha Mitchell, Vice President for Student Affairs at Sacramento State University; Dr. Boatamo Ati Mosupyoe, Dean of the Black Honors College at Sacramento State University; Charles Ntageruka, Second Counselor in charge of Higher Education at the Embassy of Rwanda in Washington, D.C.; Dr. Joseph Nsengimana, Rwanda’s Minister of Education; Dr. Luke Wood, President of Sacramento State University; Ambassador Mathilde Mukantabana, Ambassador of Rwanda to the United States; and Dr. Aggée Shyaka Mugabe, Senior Lecturer and Researcher at the University of Rwanda.

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Rwanda in USA

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May 17

"This memorial is more than stone. It is a declaration. It says: we saw. We acknowledge. We will not look away. It is a gift to future generations of students who will walk past it, pause, and ask, what happened? And in asking that question, they will begin the important work of understanding." @AmbMukantabana #Kwibuka32

Rwanda in USA

@RwandaInUSA

May 16

Happening now: unveiling of a monument honoring the victims of the 1994 Genocide Against the Tutsi at California State University, Sacramento. In attendance are Sacramento State University President Dr. Luke Wood, a delegation from Rwanda led by Hon. Minister @JoNsengimana, the Rwandan community, and friends of Rwanda.

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Sacramento State

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May 18

🎓🐝 Hornet Grad Feature: Meet Arturo Tovar Major: Criminal Justice Arturo arrived at Sac State unsure if he belonged. As a first-gen Latino transfer student, he faced self-doubt and unfamiliar ground. Today, he’s President of Gamma Zeta Alpha, active in the USFC Council, and a confident leader dedicated to opening doors for others. His journey is proof that stepping outside your comfort zone can change everything. 🙌 Congratulations, Arturo! 🎓🐝 #SacStateGrad #MadeAtSacState 🎥 Sacramento State/JB Westfall & Sammy Jimenez

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Sacramento State

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May 15

🎓🐝 Hornet Grad Feature: Meet Kennedy Williams Major: Communication Studies Minor: Film Studies Kennedy truly embodies the Hornet spirit, creative, driven, and always showing up for the community. From modeling and acting in statewide campaigns and university ambassadorships to studying abroad, she’s made the most of every opportunity at Sac State. She’s currently interning with Sac State Broadcasting and continuing to pursue opportunities in film and the creative industry. A storyteller, creator, and proud Hornet through and through. 💚✨ Your Hornet family is beyond proud of you, Kennedy! 🎓 #SacStateGrad #MadeAtSacState 🎥 Sacramento State/Sammy Jimenez & JB Westfall

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Sacramento State

@sacstate

May 14

Big moment for the future of AI in our region. 🚀 Today, Sacramento State joined industry partners, education, and civic leaders in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a first-of-its-kind AI workforce pipeline from kindergarten through career. 📚 💼 The AI K-Career initiative brings schools and industry partners together to align on what education, skills, and training are needed to connect people to jobs in the @CityofRCordova—setting a new standard for how regions can prepare talent for the future. "This is exactly the kind of collaboration that defines what a university like ours does. We prepare students to create a better life through alignment with industry partners, ensuring they graduate with gainful employment. We're glad to be in partnership with all the amazing people around this table and looking forward to being a core part of what is going to continue to transform this region." - President @DrLukeWood @flcfalcons @FolsomCordova @FarmGPU @hmci_ai @NVIDIAAI @SacStateCarlsen @solidigm 📸 Sacramento State/Andrea Price

ALT A group of individuals wearing business attire and caps stands in a conference room, holding a large sign with various company logos.

A group of people are seated at a long conference table in a bright room with large windows. Various hats and papers are arranged in front of the individuals, who appear to be engaged in a discussion.

ALT A group of people are seated at a long conference table in a bright room with large windows. Various hats and papers are arranged in front of the individuals, who appear to be engaged in a discussion.

ALT Jonmichael Hands, Luke Wood, and Dr. Art Pimentel are seated at a conference room table. President Wood is signing a document.

A display board titled "AI Nucleus: K-Career Signing Ceremony" with logos of Rancho Cordova, NVIDIA, Human Machine Collaboration Institute, Sacramento State, Folsom Lake College, Solidigm, FarmGPU, and SMUD.

ALT A display board titled "AI Nucleus: K-Career Signing Ceremony" with logos of Rancho Cordova, NVIDIA, Human Machine Collaboration Institute, Sacramento State, Folsom Lake College, Solidigm, FarmGPU, and SMUD.

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