Next year will mark the 40th anniversary of the migration of Hmong refugees from Laos and Thailand to the United States and, for many, to California. Hmongstory 40 is a traveling exhibition of Hmong photographs, art, stories and artifacts that will commemorate the occasion, with one CSU Stanislaus lecturer playing an integral role in the project.

California State University, Stanislaus honored this year’s recipients of the Mary Stuart Rogers Scholarship during a luncheon on campus Monday, formally recognizing a group of 43 students who have demonstrated strong academic performance along with a commitment to personal growth and a desire to serve others.

More than 500 students — known as Rogers Scholars — have received the scholarship since its inception in 1991. The program awards scholarships of $3,000 to undergraduates and $3,500 to students in teaching credential programs at CSU Stanislaus.

CSU Stanislaus, which has drawn praise from Princeton Review, Forbes and Money magazine for its quality and affordability, has gotten the attention of BestColleges.com, which ranks the University 25th nationally for serving Hispanic students.

The rating agency considers academics, student engagement, the percentage of Hispanic enrollees and membership in the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, among other factors.

Volunteers Celebrate as the Inaugural Campaign Comes to a Close, Resulting in New Funds for Scholarships and Renewed Affinity in the Community

John and June Rogers Announce Two Matching Gifts — Each at $50,000 — to Encourage Additional Support in the Last Weeks of the Campaign. 

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Campus Security Report Shows CSU Stanislaus Remains a Safe Environment for Students; New Law Requires Additional Reporting of Sexual Assaults and Encouragement of Victims and Bystanders to Report Incidents

California State University, Stanislaus remains a safe campus by most any measure, as evidenced by statistics released today by the University Police Department.

Why does the University report its crime statistics?

First, because it’s the right thing to do. The campus community and its neighbors should know whether CSU Stanislaus is a safe place — and the data show that it is. Second, and very important, the longstanding Clery Act requires colleges and universities participating in federal financial aid programs to maintain and disclose campus crime statistics and security information.

California State University, Stanislaus alumni from across a span of decades stood out this week through their participation as One Purpose fundraising volunteers and donors. More than 100 alumni have stepped forward to raise funds for student scholarships, from recent graduates to those with longstanding affinity for their alma mater.

Volunteers gathered to turn in pledges of support on Thursday, as the One Purpose campaign approached its halfway point. With three weeks of fundraising to go, One Purpose volunteers have raised $172,305 for scholarships for outstanding students.

Significant regional giving was evident in the third week of the campaign, with contributions from individuals and businesses in Turlock, Modesto and Hilmar.

Tim Lynch has been appointed associate vice president for communications and public affairs, effective Aug. 25. He comes to California State University, Stanislaus from Cal Poly Pomona, where he worked for five years as a senior communications coordinator in the public affairs office. His most recent assignments there included editing the university’s magazines and coordinating advancement communications.