Conventional wisdom holds that navigating the complexities of college requirements is part of the work of earning a degree. But in this era of apps, that is changing. Starting Sept. 20, Stanislaus State students have access to My Academic Pathway — a suite of online tools to simplify the process.

For the 22^nd consecutive year, Stanislaus State has found its place among the top public universities in the West, as ranked by U.S. News & World Report.

In the publication’s annual college edition, released Tuesday, Stan State is ranked No. 13 among public universities in the West, one spot higher than last year, and No. 55 among all western universities, a leap up six spots from last year’s list.