Sacramento State's president has had his sights set on the job since he was a student there. Now, his vision is for Sacramento State to compete with UCs and other top-tier schools nationwide.

(By Sasha Abramsky)

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LanPhuong Nguyen fled war-torn Vietnam as a child and is now a Sac State grad student about to earn her master’s degree.

On Wednesday, she and four other members of the Asian community will share their stories at an event aimed at amplifying their voices. sacstate.me/3WqoYN3

An update from President Dr. Luke Wood on active free speech demonstration on campus.

Message link: sacstate.me/3QkEypx

Alumnus Kevin 'No Más' Montaño ’20 (Kinesiology) is a professional boxer, K-12 substitute teacher, promoter & youth boxing coach who gained not only an education from Sacramento State but many skills he utilizes in ventures both in & out of the ring. sacstate.me/3QlDlOH

President Wood 𝙁𝙄𝙍𝙎𝙏 𝙋𝙄𝙏𝘾𝙃‼️

Catch Dr. Luke Wood throw the first pitch today at the John in honor of Teal Day! ⚾️

⏰3:45PM
📍The John
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Students 🆓: bit.ly/3YV8rj7

#StingersUp

Artist and alumnus Chris Duffy recently installed 'In God We Trust' on campus. The sculpture, which is a critique of mass incarceration and America’s prison system, was created by alumnus Stone Singh, who was tragically struck and killed by a vehicle. sacstate.me/3JBWtUS

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#StingersUp

Sac State is a proud sponsor of the Run to Feed the Hungry, which takes place on Thanksgiving morning. We have a shared commitment with Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services in addressing issues of hunger and other basic needs, for our students and in our community. Dr. Luke Wood

“I believe in U. I am here for U. I love U.” 💙

More than 1,000 people participated in Sac State’s annual Out of the Darkness Campus Walk for suicide prevention, putting the spotlight on mental health & offering support & info for those who may need help.
sacstate.me/3VSzDQh

On April 30, President Dr. Luke Wood will join the White House Initiative for Black Americans and Discovery Education series: Power Up.

He’ll share what it means to empower and advance educational and economic opportunity for Black Americans. Learn more and register here: cvent.me/n5rbyR

Sac State has received $250,000 from The CSU to help launch the nation’s first Black Honors College, which welcomes its first class in the fall. sacstate.me/49Twkf5

The University has received funding to start its own College Corps program, allowing more students to earn money while working in community service. sacstate.me/3VPHY74 #CaliforniansForAll California Volunteers

Timely warning from Sac State PD.

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'They can train, they can learn.'

President Dr. Luke Wood explains the educational and athletic opportunities available to students through the first-of-its-kind Combat U. vimeo.com/935085402

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.Sac State Engineering & Computer Science was recently honored with a recognition award for its efforts and plans to work toward a more diverse faculty, staff and student body. sacstate.me/4dlUmlQ

Several Sacramento State faculty have received new grant funding to continue the University's work to broaden participation of underrepresented students in STEM and prepare them for graduate school. sacstate.me/4cLq0sn

Ten Sac State students from the Guardian Scholars program for former foster youth received an incredible surprise at the United Way CA Capital Region's recent gala: They will each receive $500 a month for a year through the new Collegiate Guaranteed Income Program. sacstate.me/44iNn91

Excited about our new Foster Youth Support: Guaranteed Income Program in partnership with Sacramento State! To Learn more visit Uwccr.org/Fosteryouthsup….

Thank YOU, Hornets!

We told you this was YOUR day, and you showed up! You are a Hornet for life!

You raised more than $369,190 (preliminary).

We see your commitment to Sac State and the students. Thank YOU!

#allinforSacState #OurHiveOurHome #StingersUp