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Wileety Native American College Dean Annette Reed poses for a photo within the lounge area of the new WNAC space Wednesday, Sept. 24, 2025. She canceled her retirement to lead the new college.

Native American community celebrates dedicated college grand opening

Lizeth Tello and Leah Lentz September 30, 2025
The Wileety Native American College celebrated its grand opening on Wednesday, Sept. 24. During the event, many community members expressed their excitement and hopes about the future of the college and its students.
Booths at the event handed out various Mexican candies for students to try Thursday, Sept. 18, 2025. Some popular candies that were handed out included Micheletas, Pelon Pelo Ricos, paletas and more.

Sac State kicks off Hispanic Heritage Month at La Bienvenida

Anita Ratna Gautam, News Staffer September 29, 2025
La Bienvenida kicked off the annual celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month on Thursday by filling the main quad with music, food and celebration.
The California Faculty Association reported in the spring semester that at least 70 international students across the California State University system have had their visas revoked without warning. Students and faculty members at Sacramento State express their thoughts about the support and resources available amid ICE presence on campus. (Graphic created in Canva by Anita Ratna Gautam)

Sac State reacts to ICE concerns and campus resources for students

Lou Baudouin and Anita Ratna Gautam September 27, 2025
As ICE presence keeps raising concerns among students, President Wood’s latest update aims to reassure them by sharing university support and immigration resources.
CSU Chancellor Mildred García responded to federal claims of systemwide antisemitism and discrimination in an email to the CSU community. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights are investigating the CSU system and its involvement in The PhD Project. (Graphic made in Canva by Logan Chrisp, photo courtesy of Sacramento State.)

BREAKING: CSU system faces federal allegations of antisemitism over hiring processes

Omid Manavirad and Molly Mellon September 26, 2025
CSU Chancellor Mildred García responded to federal claims of systemwide antisemitism and discrimination in an email to the CSU community. The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights are investigating the CSU system and its involvement in The PhD Project.
Speakers received special acknowledgment for the work they do inside the NHPI community on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Isa Whalen (left), Grace Fa’avesi (middle) and Manufou Liaiga-Anoa’i (right) spoke at the event.

Sac State hosts first-ever Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Academic Success Summit

Kristopher Caalim, Staffer May 5, 2025
Sac State hosted its inaugural Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander Student Academic Success Summit, emphasizing the need for greater NHPI representation in the school community.
Graphic created in Canva

Healthy Hive: How education promotes well-being among marginalized groups

Albert Gamez, Staffer April 23, 2025
In the second episode of Healthy Hive themes of identity, empowerment, paradigm shifts and resilience are explored as Clarence George III explains the value of African centered education as a means to cultivate prosperity and health.
A student walks by the Lassen Hall Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025. Lassen Hall is home to multiple cultural centers available on campus, including the Esak’timá Center, the APIDA Center and the MLK Jr. Center.

Sac State students concerned about federal DEI and immigration-related policy changes

Lizeth Tello and Omid Manavirad March 10, 2025
Sacramento State DEI programs are facing uncertainty after President Donald Trump signed executive orders attempting to dissolve student cultural centers.
Iranian percussionist Nariman Assadi accompanied by a dancer, whose dreamlike spinning and whirling movements mesmerized the crowd at the University Union Ballroom Sept. 10. 2024. Traditional Iranian percussionist music was featured as a SWANA cultural display.

SWANA Center opening ceremony celebrates vibrant regional culture

Emilie Jocson, News Staffer September 24, 2024
Southwest Asian and North African (SWANA) student leaders, faculty and staff were joined by President Luke Wood in the historic opening of Sac State’s newest center Sept. 10.
The grand opening of the Jewish Life and Resource Center was attended by students, faculty, representatives of area Jewish organizations and community leaders Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Mayor Darrell Steinberg and City Councilmember Lisa Kaplan represented local Jewish political leadership.

New Jewish Life and Resource Center opens its doors at Modoc Hall

Alexander Musa, staffer May 13, 2024
President Luke Wood was joined by Sac State students and faculty to celebrate the opening of the Jewish Life and Resource Center at Modoc Hall on Wednesday, May 8.
Members of the pro-Palestine encampment during a press conference at Sacramento State’s Library Quad Wednesday, May 8, 2024. Collectively named the Popular University of Gaza, the protestors consisted of members of Students for Justice in Palestine, Students for Quality Education, and local community members.

‘You sign a treaty with your enemies, not with your students’: Sac State encampment packs up after investment policy changes

Alexander Musa and Alyssa Branum May 10, 2024
After pro-Palestine protesters negotiate with President Luke Wood, Sac State will become the first CSU campus to fully withdraw from investments related to ethnic cleansing and genocide.
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