Isolation created by the pandemic has been a challenge for everyone, but it cuts to the very being of Michael “Big Mike” Rodriguez. 

A Stanislaus State alumnus (history, ’19) who is completing his second year of the Master of Public Administration program, Rodriguez is gregarious and engaging. His ability to walk up to a stranger on campus, introduce himself with a handshake and a “how are you doing?” make him an ideal recruiter for the Asian Connection Club, of which he is president. 

Unbridled love of botany and teaching defined Stanislaus State Professor Emeritus Steve Grillos, who passed away Feb. 9. He was 93.

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The Geology Department lost a beloved member of its faculty with the passing of long-standing part-time faculty member, Michael Whittier, who passed away Sunday, A

A summer of increased drought and wildfires is looming, reminding everyone of the damaging effects of climate change and the need for all of us to take some form of action.  

Campus gardens are one hands-on option that not only address food insecurity by providing produce for students and community members in need but can help to instill students with the sense of place necessary for them to live sustainable lives and advocate for sustainable policies.

Pictured counterclockwise: Odalis Garcia, Breanna Anderson, Shrinidhi Subraman

This month’s recap of recognitions, accolades and awards includes Warriors who advanced to the California State University’s systemwide student research competition, student employees honored for stellar on-the-job performance and winners of the Academic Senate’s 2020-2021 Faculty Awards:

An Arizona State University (ASU) student who wrote an audacious seven-page email to Anita Pedersen-Pennock with advice on how the lecturer could become a better teacher might be surprised t

Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Kim Greer announced the recipients of Stan State’s Outstanding Faculty Awards and the Elizabeth Anne B. Papageorge Faculty Development Award for the 2020-2021 academic year. Presented annually, the Faculty Awards recognize exceptional achievements in teaching, research, service to the community and faculty governance.

Beginning April 26, StanNews will highlight one of this year's seven award winners each week. Congratulations to our outstanding faculty!

Stanislaus State is offering the campus community 10 virtual events focused on social and environmental sustainability to mark April as Earth Month.