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As California's capital university, we transform lives by preparing students for leadership, service, and success. Stingers Up!

06/01/2026

🎓🐝 Hornet Grad Feature: Meet Jerry Kennedy
Major: Anthropology and History

Success rarely follows a straight path. 📈

For Jerry Kennedy, the journey included balancing work, family responsibilities, and the pursuit of higher education while navigating life's challenges. His story is a powerful reminder that resilience, determination, and access to opportunity can create lasting change. 💚

Congratulations, Jerry! 👏



🎥 Sacramento State/JB Westfall & Sammy Jimenez

05/31/2026

Congratulations to the more than 6,400 new Sacramento State graduates who celebrated at Golden 1 Center during Spring Commencement '26 on May 22-23. 👏🎓

They joined another 2,740 students who earned degrees in Fall 2025, making the 2025-26 graduating class the largest ever in University history at a projected 9,178 students. Stingers up! 🐝

To read the recap story: sacstate.me/4wZdLmk



🎥 Sacramento State/Haz Sanker
✂️ Sacramento State/Rob Neep

05/30/2026

In celebration of AAPI Heritage Month, explore Sacramento State’s vast Japanese American Archive Collection, which includes artwork, photos, furniture, diaries and more that tell the stories and experiences of Japanese Americans across generations.

The collection’s impact reaches far beyond campus, with pieces on loan to the Smithsonian, the California Museum, and even in Voges, France.

Read more about the collection here: sacstate.me/4dPn2V7

Fresh from the camera roll. 🎓✨Spring Commencement photo galleries are now available.🔗 Link to view and download: sacstat...
05/29/2026

Fresh from the camera roll. 🎓✨

Spring Commencement photo galleries are now available.

🔗 Link to view and download: sacstate.me/4dTlyJF

📸 Sacramento State/Andrea Price, Bibiana Ortiz, Christian Navarro, Ruben Aguilar & Nicole Fowler

Big congratulations are in order for Sac State professor and filmmaker Kathy Kasic! 🎉Her climate change documentary on t...
05/29/2026

Big congratulations are in order for Sac State professor and filmmaker Kathy Kasic! 🎉

Her climate change documentary on the disappearing Greenland Ice Sheet has won a National Emmy Award for Outstanding Science and Technology Documentary! 🎥🏆

“The Memory of Darkness, Light, and Ice," the extraordinary film that blends Cold War intrigue with cutting-edge science, can be streamed on Amazon Prime, iTunes, Fandango, YouTube, and Vimeo. Stingers up!

05/28/2026

Your voice matters, Hornets. 🐝🗳️

Voting is easier than ever at Sac State. Whether it’s your first election or your fifth, showing up makes a difference!

Vote Center | Modoc Hall

✅ May 30 | 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
✅ May 31 | 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
✅ June 1 | 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
✅ June 2 Election Day | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Ballot Drop-Off | Welcome Center

✅ Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
✅ June 1 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
✅ June 2 Election Day | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

More information: sacstate.me/votecenter

🎥 Sacramento State/Phillip Altstatt

Make your voice heard, Hornets. 🐝🗳️The June 2 primary elections are almost here, and Sac State has you covered! Vote on ...
05/27/2026

Make your voice heard, Hornets. 🐝🗳️

The June 2 primary elections are almost here, and Sac State has you covered! Vote on campus at Modoc Hall (Willow Suites) or use the ballot drop box at the Welcome Center before polls close.

✅ Vote in person or drop off your ballot
✅ Open to any registered Sacramento County voter

Skip the stress! Vote early, May 30–June 1, or show up on June 2 and make it count. 🇺🇸

Vote Center | Modoc Hall

✅ May 30 | 6:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
✅ May 31 | 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
✅ June 1 | 7 a.m. – 4 p.m.
✅ June 2 Election Day | 6 a.m. – 9 p.m.

Ballot Drop-Off | Welcome Center

✅ Monday – Friday 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
✅ June 1 | 7:30 a.m. – 4 p.m.
✅ June 2 Election Day | 7:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Visit sacstate.me/votecenter for more info (link in bio)!

Congratulations to Sacramento State Deans' Award winners, the top grads from each college! Stingers up! Read more: sacst...
05/26/2026

Congratulations to Sacramento State Deans' Award winners, the top grads from each college! Stingers up!

Read more: sacstate.me/4ukT5n0

The campus is closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Sacramento State joins the nation in remembering ...
05/25/2026

The campus is closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. Sacramento State joins the nation in remembering and honoring the men and women who gave their lives to defend our country. 🇺🇸

That's a wrap on 2026 Spring Commencement. 🎓We celebrated the largest graduating class in University history, with a pro...
05/24/2026

That's a wrap on 2026 Spring Commencement. 🎓

We celebrated the largest graduating class in University history, with a projected 9,178 graduates at Golden 1 Center this weekend.👏

Stingers up and congratulations, graduates! 🐝

Photo highlights: sacstate.me/4wS7XLw. More to come!



📸 Sacramento State/Andrea Price, Nicole Fowler & Christian Navarro

05/23/2026

It takes a hive. 🐝💚

Special thank you to our Hornet support system. 🙏



🎥Sacramento State/Josiah Velasquez

05/23/2026

More than 9,000 Sacramento State graduates filled Golden 1 Center on Friday as the university celebrated the largest graduating class in its nearly 80-year history. FULL STORY ⬇️

Class of 2026 is officially in their alumni era! 🎓💚 📸 Sacramento State/Bibiana Ortiz & Nicole Fowler
05/22/2026

Class of 2026 is officially in their alumni era! 🎓💚



📸 Sacramento State/Bibiana Ortiz & Nicole Fowler

Every cap tells a different story. ✨🎓 Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🐝 📸 Sacramento State/Ruben Aguilar
05/22/2026

Every cap tells a different story. ✨🎓

Congratulations, Class of 2026! 🐝

📸 Sacramento State/Ruben Aguilar

05/22/2026

The tassels are ready, the memories are made, and Commencement weekend is finally here. 🎓🐝

To the graduates who inspired us, challenged themselves, and made their mark at Sacramento State — today, we celebrate you.

Stingers Up to the Class of 2026. Let’s graduate! 🙌



🎥 Sacramento State/Sammy Jimenez & JB Westfall

05/21/2026

🎓🐝 Hornet Grad Feature: Meet Kyen Canchico
Major: Business Administration (Finance)

At Sacramento State, every student has a story worth sharing. 🐝

Kyen shares how balancing Army service and student life has helped shape his work ethic, discipline, and ambitions. 🇺🇸

From serving his country to building his future, Kyen’s mission is just getting started. Stingers Up!



🎥 Sacramento State/JB Westfall & Sammy Jimenez

05/19/2026

🎓🐝 Hornet Grad Feature: Meet Brett Butson
Major: Journalism

There’s a place for everyone at Sacramento State, on the mat and beyond. Brett shares how the Jiu-Jitsu Club helped him build friendships, confidence, and leadership through combat sports as he works toward becoming a certified MMA journalist. 🥋✍️

Stingers Up and congrats, Brett! 🎓



🎥 Sacramento State/JB Westfall & Sammy Jimenez

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05/19/2026

Next stop: Commencement! 🎓💚



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On Saturday, Sac State and Rwandan dignitaries unveiled the Flame of Hope memorial, which honors the one million lives l...
05/18/2026

On Saturday, Sac State and Rwandan dignitaries unveiled the Flame of Hope memorial, which honors the one million lives lost during the Rwanda Genocide and serves as a reminder to prevent future atrocities.

Read more: sacstate.me/4tBQ4gR

📸 Sacramento State/Andrea Price

05/18/2026

🎓🐝 Hornet Grad Feature: Meet Arturo Tovar
Major: Criminal Justice

Arturo arrived at Sac State unsure if he belonged. As a first-gen Latino transfer student, he faced self-doubt and unfamiliar ground. Today, he’s President of Gamma Zeta Alpha, active in the USFC Council, and a confident leader dedicated to opening doors for others. His journey is proof that stepping outside your comfort zone can change everything. 🙌

Congratulations, Arturo! 🎓🐝



🎥 Sacramento State/JB Westfall & Sammy Jimenez

05/15/2026

🎓🐝 Hornet Grad Feature: Meet Kennedy Williams
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Film Studies

Kennedy truly embodies the Hornet spirit, creative, driven, and always showing up for the community. From modeling and acting in statewide campaigns and university ambassadorships to studying abroad, she’s made the most of every opportunity at Sac State. She’s currently interning with Sac State Broadcasting and continuing to pursue opportunities in film and the creative industry.

A storyteller, creator, and proud Hornet through and through. 💚✨

Your Hornet family is beyond proud of you, Kennedy! 🎓



🎥 Sacramento State/Sammy Jimenez & JB Westfall

The countdown to Commencement is on! 🎓🐝 We’re so excited to cheer you on as you take the stage at Golden 1 Center.🔗Visit...
05/15/2026

The countdown to Commencement is on! 🎓🐝

We’re so excited to cheer you on as you take the stage at Golden 1 Center.

🔗Visit the Commencement website for everything you need to know: csus.edu/commencement



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Big moment for the future of AI in our region. 🚀Today, Sacramento State joined industry partners, education, and civic l...
05/14/2026

Big moment for the future of AI in our region. 🚀

Today, Sacramento State joined industry partners, education, and civic leaders in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a first-of-its-kind AI workforce pipeline from kindergarten through career. 📚 💼

The AI K-Career initiative brings schools and industry partners together to align on what education, skills, and training are needed to connect people to jobs in the City of Rancho Cordova—setting a new standard for how regions can prepare talent for the future.

"This is exactly the kind of collaboration that defines what a university like ours does. We prepare students to create a better life through alignment with industry partners, ensuring they graduate with gainful employment. We're glad to be in partnership with all the amazing people around this table and looking forward to being a core part of what will continue to transform this region."- President J Luke Wood.

SMUD
Folsom Lake College
Folsom Cordova Unified School District
Solidigm
NVIDIA AI
Carlsen Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship at Sac State
HMCI
FarmGPU

📸 Sacramento State/Andrea Price

05/13/2026

Last week, Sacramento State honored Congresswoman Doris O. Matsui and philanthropist Roger Sant for their generosity and commitment to civic engagement at the Robert S. Nelsen Civic Engagement Grant Awards Luncheon. 👏

Thanks to their $1 million endowment, the grant continues to fuel partnerships between the University and the region. More than $40,000 in grant funding in 2025-26 supported projects that brought together students, faculty, and community organizations to address real-world challenges. ✨

🎥 Sacramento State/Rob Neep

The Nest was buzzing all night. 🥊🐝Presented by Sac State Combat U and A1 Combat, Battle at the Hive 4 brought an incredi...
05/12/2026

The Nest was buzzing all night. 🥊🐝

Presented by Sac State Combat U and A1 Combat, Battle at the Hive 4 brought an incredible night of amateur MMA and grappling bouts right here at Sac State!

See you at the next one! 👏

📸 Sacramento State/Christian Navarro

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