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Fighting spirit: Breaking down barriers beyond the mat
Women of Sac State’s Combat U fight stereotypes, bring home championships
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Sac State embraces a “circle of Sustainability” as it moves closer to ambitious climate goals
April 14, 2025 A dedicated team tackles everything from rescuing bees to turning food waste into clean energy that helps power campus events in an effort to reduce the University’s carbon footprint.
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Sac State students to showcase their innovation and business skills in nationwide startup pitch competition
April 08, 2025 Five students will put their business and technology ideas up against fellow undergraduates from top schools at e-Fest in Minneapolis later this month.
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Sacramento State, CSU recognize three individuals’ excellence with honorary degrees, President’s Medal
April 03, 2025 Thomas L. Karlo, Paul Lau and Randy Solorio were recognized for their contributions to the University, the CSU, the region and beyond.
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Women of Sac State’s Combat U fight stereotypes, bring home championships
March 28, 2025 Combat U athletes break barriers and win titles in wrestling and boxing while balancing academics and challenging gender norms in traditionally male-dominated sports.
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Batting for the underdog: Sac State researcher champions misunderstood flying mammals
March 25, 2025 Assistant Professor Anna Doty and her students study bats across California, revealing how these docile creatures benefit ecosystems through pest control, pollination and environmental monitoring.
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Sac State professor restores dormant campus herbarium, offering new opportunities for research and learning
March 13, 2025 Sac State’s herbarium lay dormant for nearly 20 years until Biology Professor Marina LaForgia joined the University. Now it is a thriving space to study plants.
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Student hackers win $3,000 in cash prizes for AI creations to solve problems in education, finance, health care and sustainability
March 12, 2025 Sacramento State’s Carlsen Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship hosts Hornet Hacks, a weeklong hackathon competition.
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Sac State and Arik Armstead’s Academic Project partner to guarantee admission for underserved youth
March 04, 2025 President Luke Wood and the beloved Elk Grove native and NFL star Arik Armstead signed a memorandum of partnership commitment to create a seamless pathway to higher education for local youth.