Teisy Zavala-Cortez may never have heard Helen Keller’s comment, “Life is either a d

She followed her brother and mother to Stanislaus State after hearing about

Jeremiah Jones is the personification of Warrior Spirit. 

A basketball star at Turlock High School, Cameron Walker pursued his athletic car

Bailey Ramberg found a home at Stanislaus State. 

Lesley Cantu is not afraid to dive into something new. 

As someone who experienced a challenging upbringing – lacking stability at home

He began studying piano as a second grader, but as Roy Mendiola graduates with a Bachelor of Musi

Self-compassion isn’t about letting yourself off the hook—it’s about holding yourself with the same kindness and support you'd offer a friend. In the first episode of the “Taking Care of U” podcast, licensed therapists Julia Rosas Nieto and Jennifer Stafaro from Stan State’s Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) introduce listeners to the transformative practice of self-compassion.

Commencement is just the beginning. For many Stanislaus State Warriors, the joy of graduating comes paired with uncertainty about what’s next. In a heartfelt and informative episode of the Taking Care of U podcast, host Naomi Carrera sits down with Evelyn Ramos, Associate Director of the Career & Professional Development Center, to explore the emotional and practical aspects of post-graduation life.