University News
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Stan State Ambassador Relishes Role as Campus GuideAugust 10, 2018
Showing off Stan State’s parklike setting and talking about its small classes and academic range is a good gig — even if you have to do it walking backwards. Just ask Lead University Ambassador Jairius Matthews, who helps arrange tours for the 16,000 or so future college students who visit each year.“I love showcasing the campus, seeing kids just light up. ‘Oh, really? I can be here if I work hard?’ It’s amazing,” said Matthews, a 2018 graduate with a degree in communication studies and focus on...
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Accelerated Degree Program Serves Those Who Help OthersAugust 06, 2018
Working professionals who aim higher are finding support and success in the accelerated Bachelor of Arts in Social Sciences (BASS) program at Stan State campuses in Turlock and Stockton. A group of...Ag Summer Camp Leads with Career InsightsJuly 30, 2018
Teens at a Stan State agriculture careers camp learned how it can feel to walk in a diabetic’s shoes. Goggles fuzzed their vision, pebbles vexed their feet and a breath-hampering mask gave them a sense...
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Stan State Jazz Fest Again Lands an A-List Musician, Orrin Evans, to HeadlineJanuary 26, 2018
As director of the annual Stan State Jazz Festival, one of the first items on Joe Mazzaferro’s list is finding a national A-list musician willing and able to both instruct and inspire the young high...
- Stan State Honored by Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of CommerceJanuary 26, 2018
The Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of Commerce has honored Stanislaus State as its Partner of the Year for 2017.The award recognizes a non-profit or educational organization that has developed a close...- President Junn’s Spring Welcome Address Offers Praise and a Glimpse at the FutureJanuary 24, 2018
Nearly a year has passed since Ellen Junn’s inauguration, and the 11th president of Stanislaus State has her sights firmly fixed on the present and future of the University, particularly in the area of...- Stan State Celebrates $2.37M Bequest and Largest Gift From Individual in University HistoryJanuary 08, 2018
A lifetime dedication to saving by a Hilmar couple has resulted in the single largest gift from an individual ever made to California State University, Stanislaus — a $2.37 million bequest from the...- Stan State Chief of Police Andy Roy Retiring; Strode Named Interim ChiefDecember 19, 2017
Stanislaus State Chief of Police Andy Roy, who has served the University for 29 years, has announced his retirement, effective Jan. 1, 2018. The University extends its heartfelt gratitude to Chief Roy...- Biological Sciences Major Awarded CSU Trustees’ ScholarshipDecember 15, 2017
The 2017-18 Stan State recipient of the 2017-2018 William Randolph Hearst/CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement has achieved more than most, starting with his rise from homeless to hopeful.“My...- Jason Geiken Named Associate Vice President for DevelopmentDecember 05, 2017
Jason Geiken, most recently the Vice President for Institutional Advancement at Hannibal-LaGrange University in Missouri, has been named associate vice president for development at Stanislaus State...- Stan State Dedicates Diversity CenterNovember 29, 2017
After more than a year in concept and development, Stanislaus State unveiled its Diversity Center on Wednesday, Nov. 29.Located on the second floor of the Vasché Library, the Diversity Center is a space...- Stamper Named Director for Communications and Creative ServicesNovember 28, 2017
The Office of Communications and Public Affairs has announced the appointment of Kristina Stamper as the director for communications and creative services at Stanislaus State, effective October 1. Ms....- First Year Seminars Give Newcomers a Leg UpNovember 22, 2017
Classes designed to help freshmen make the most of their college years are piloting this fall at California State University, Stanislaus. In First Year Seminars, veteran professors lead tailored...Pages
- Stan State Honored by Central Valley Hispanic Chamber of CommerceJanuary 26, 2018