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STAN Magazine

Rooted in Care, Rising Together

President Britt Rios-Ellis

A Word from the President

In her spring message, President Britt Rios-Ellis shares what’s moving Stan State forward — bold investments in healthcare education, a new day of giving inspired by the University’s roots and a Commencement honoring a father and son whose journey speaks to the power of perseverance. It’s a moment of pride, reflection and momentum.

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Gemperles

An Egg Above the Rest

For Steve Gemperle, giving back runs in the family — and so do eggs. Continuing the legacy of his father Ernie, Steve blends philanthropy, agriculture and community leadership through his work with Stanislaus State and Gemperle Family Farms. Discover how this Turlock-based family has donated more than $1.27 million to the University, fueled by a deep belief in education, service and the power of homegrown generosity.

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Exploring the World

From the hospitals of Ecuador to the memorials of Poland, Stanislaus State students are stepping beyond the classroom and across borders through powerful faculty-led Study Abroad programs. Nursing student Maximo Madrigal returned with a transformed view of healthcare. Criminal justice professor Sebastián Sclofsky is guiding students through Holocaust history to inspire global awareness. These journeys immerse students in new cultures, spark meaningful dialogue and expand their understanding of the world.

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Sebastián Sclofsky

Making a Difference on Two Continents

From cocoa farms in Nigeria to fields in California, Roland Starn Endowed Chair and Director of Agriculture Oluwarotimi Odeh brings a global lens to local impact. As a Fulbright Scholar, he returned to his alma mater to teach entrepreneurship, empower students and build educational partnerships. Now back at Stan State, he’s helping future ag leaders think beyond borders and meet the challenge of feeding a growing world.

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Oluwarotimi Odeh

Reveling in a Season of Firsts

In its most historic season, Stanislaus State Volleyball broke barriers and built belief, winning the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament for the first time and earning a spot in the NCAA Division II Tournament. With seven returning seniors, a summer trip to Costa Rica and a culture defined by care and grit, the team left a legacy that goes far beyond the scoreboard.

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Stanislaus State Volleyball

1960 Minutes to Give, Grow and Belong

Inspired by the year Stanislaus State opened its doors, the University’s first-ever 1960 Minutes of Giving campaign invites the Warrior community to come together in support of scholarships, programs and student success. Everyone can take part because every gift, no matter the size, helps open doors and create lasting impact.

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President
Britt Rios-Ellis

Interim Vice President for
University Advancement

Senior Associate Vice President for Communications, Marketing and Public Affairs
Rosalee Rush

Director of Alumni Engagement
Tiffany Davis (’13)

Director for Communications
and Creative Services

Kristina Stamper (’06)

Director of Marketing
& Digital Strategy

Mandeep Khaira (’02)

Senior Writer and Content Specialist
Donna Birch Trahan

Content Specialists
Lori Gilbert (’91)
Kimberly Horg

Graphic Designer
Katie Dowling

Photographers
Jas Khaira
Bea Ahbeck Casson
Kayla Lawson
Merri Hansen
Lyet Koffi

Media Production Specialist
Frankie Tovar (’11)

Marketing Specialist
Allison Kincaid-Nervino

Digital Communications Specialist
Sara Balisha (’13)

Social Media Specialist
Naomi Carrera (’23)

Web Accessibility Coordinator
Saul Avila (’17)

Web Content Specialist
Edith Cisneros (’21)