The California State University, Stanislaus chapter of the Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi held its annual initiation ceremony May 2 to welcome 73 new student initiates — the most in the chapter’s 16-year history — and six new faculty and administration initiates.

New Annual Giving Club Brings Together Campus and Community Volunteers to Invest in Student Success, Provide Scholarships for Academic Excellence

This year, CSU Stanislaus is celebrating and supporting student success with a new annual fundraising campaign called One Purpose, which will provide scholarships to students who demonstrate academic excellence.

The scholarships offered as a result of the campaign will aim to recognize bright and talented students, support their academic progress and connect them with a community of supporters.

​University Places No. 28 in Rankings Based on Obama’s Upcoming College Rating System, Which Emphasizes Access, Affordability and Outcomes

The Obama administration has pledged to create a new college rating system by 2015, with a particular focus on qualities such as access, affordability and educational outcomes. Time Magazine recently ranked 2,500 colleges and universities throughout the United States based on these criteria, and CSU Stanislaus landed high on the list.

UPDATE: The City of Turlock advises that the contractor has experienced complications due to rain and cool temperatures, which have prevented further paving. The paving will resume on Monday and Tuesday, April 28 and 29. Increased traffic congestion and subsequent delays should be expected as the university and surrounding schools return from Spring Break. Those traveling to and from the university should plan accordingly. All campus parking lots will remain open, but entrances on Monte Vista Avenue should be avoided due to construction.

April 14, 2014

Great Valley Writing Project at CSU Stanislaus Receives $20,000 to Fund Two Programs Designed to Provide Teaching and Leadership for K-12 Educators

The Great Valley Writing Project (GVWP) at California State University, Stanislaus has received a $20,000 grant to help improve the teaching of writing in local schools.

From California State University Chancellor Timothy P. White:

“The entire California State University is deeply saddened tonight as information is unfolding about the lives lost and injuries sustained in a horrific accident involving a bus in route to Humboldt State. Our thoughts and prayers are with the families and friends directly affected, along with the heroic first responders.

Former Advisor to Reagan Administration Speaks to Campus and Community in First Installment of Winton-Ireland, Strom & Green Executive Speaker Series