The CSU Stanislaus Division of University Advancement has announced the return of STAN Magazine, a biannual publication designed to spread the word about the University and its successes throughout the region. CSU Stanislaus last published a magazine in 2010.

The Fall 2014 issue of STAN Magazine was mailed last week to more than 36,000 homes and businesses throughout the region, and it can be viewed online here. The Spring 2015 issue is slated to print in February.

California State University, Stanislaus has earned a place in the 2015 edition of the Princeton Review’s “The Best 379 Colleges” guide, marking the ninth consecutive year the University has appeared on the prestigious list.

California State University, Stanislaus ranks among the best colleges in the nation for quality and affordability, according to lists released last week by two prominent financial publications.

Leading More Than 300 Volunteers, John and June Rogers Have Stepped Forward to Serve as Chairs for the Inaugural Fundraising Initiative

John and June Rogers have been longstanding partners with CSU Stanislaus, and this year they are lending their leadership to the launch of One Purpose as chairs for the six-week fund drive.

Local Entrepreneurs Matt and Maria Swanson Create Endowment to Support Student Success Through Scholarships and Motivate Future Contributions

​Local entrepreneurs Matt and Maria Swanson have made a $250,000 seed gift to establish the One Purpose endowment at California State University, Stanislaus. The endowment will support the One Purpose annual fund drive, a new effort aiming to raise $1 million for scholarships for high-achieving students during a six-week period in the fall.

Jerry Zeng is a third-year finance student with an infectious smile and — for a native of China making his first visit to the United States — a strong grasp of the English language. That smile was in abundance this week as Zeng discussed his observations of life in America.

“It’s awesome,” he said. “We always make everything so serious in our country. Having fun is important.”

The California State University, Stanislaus chapter of The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi has been recognized by its national governing body as a Chapter of Excellence, the highest commendation a chapter can receive from the organization.

The award, given this year to only 29 of the more than 300 chapters nationwide, honors the chapters that excel in recognizing and promoting academic excellence in all fields of higher education and engaging the community of scholars in service to others.

Dr. Kilolo Brodie, a CSU Stanislaus Alumna, is an Advocate for Diversity and Awareness on Campus and in the Community

Kilolo Brodie, an associate professor in the Master of Social Work program, was recently appointed by Governor Edmund G. Brown Jr. to serve on Area Board VI of the California State Council on Developmental Disabilities (SCDD). The SCDD works to ensure that individuals with developmental disabilities receive the services and support they need.

​California State University, Stanislaus honored more than 2,500 graduating students during three commencement ceremonies over the past two days, highlighting the impact the university has on the region’s students and the impact of its graduates on the region.

A pair of morning ceremonies on Thursday and Friday each recognized more than 950 students receiving undergraduate degrees, while an additional 600 students eligible for graduate degrees — including doctoral and master’s degrees, as well as teaching credentials — took part in a Thursday evening ceremony.