Stanislaus State senior Samantha Johnson works in the Warrior Cross Cultural Center and saw the plans and creation of the Male Success Initiative to improve college outcomes for men of colo

Stan State’s latest addition to its computer science faculty has traveled a long way to reach the University, where she’s not only conducting research that could benefit disciplines across the campus but pursuing her true passion for teaching.

This month’s recap of recognitions, accolades, awards, gifts and honors for the Stanislaus State campus community includes a transformative gift that will help create a culture of entrepreneurship on campus and throughout the region, recent student scholarship awards and the University earning another notable ranking:

Over the nearly 50 years that Modesto’s Grimbleby Coleman Certified Public Accountants has been helping businesses and individuals manage their finances, the firm’s principals and team members have taken to heart the concept of giving back. 

The company’s mission statement places a high value on colleagues, present and future, as well as clients. It includes a commitment to community and lists two simple words as a core value: Do right.

The work toward justice, equity and equality in the United States didn’t end with the election of a new president in 2020. 

That’s the message behind “Black Power Still Matters,” one of Stanislaus State’s biggest Black History Month programs. The third annual event will be held virtually from 5:30-8 p.m. Feb. 26. 

Male students of color looking to engage in brave spaces to talk about issues and gain friendly guidance from role models who understand their challenges need look no further than the Barbershop Talks series hosted by the Male Success Initiative (MSI) at Stanislaus State. 

Music education major Ryan Carr isn’t being overly dramatic when he says if it weren’t for Stanislaus State’s Basic Needs assistance, he’d have been forced to drop out of school. 

While most Stanislaus State students were happy to take a break from remote learning in January, 11 computer science students dug in for more. 

Kilolo Brodie is a mother, Stanislaus State professor of social work, advisor to Master of Social Work (MSW) students, unofficial mentor to fellow faculty of color and