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Higher Education

Asher Franco-Carreño walks by Lassen Hall on Tuesday, Sept. 9. Carreño works as an orientation leader and says that the University Union’s Ballroom was packed with incoming students.

Too many students, not enough classes: Sac State students struggle amid high enrollment

Finneas Brumbaugh, News Editor September 10, 2025
Amid budget cuts, slashed class sections and high enrollment rates, Sac State students struggle to get the classes they need.
President Wood addressed faculty concerns at an open forum Thursday, March 27, 2025. A majority of the faculty present were worried over the budget and how cuts and reductions would affect different departments, resources, faculty and students. (Photo by Lizeth Tello, graphic created in Canva)

‘This university is a disaster’ Everything we know about Sac State’s budget crisis

Annie Biebl, Lizeth Tello, and Omid Manavirad May 17, 2025
Sac State will not be merging colleges just yet, instead implementing cost-saving measures to resolve its budget crisis. Other concerns regarding faculty lay-offs, athletics, research funding and DEI programs were discussed.
Sac State has proposed a Student Success Fee to address Academic Affairs’ ongoing budget shortfall. The fee would be the first of its kind at the university, and must be voted on by the student body in order to be approved.  (Graphic made in Canva)

Deans share crucial information about proposed Student Success Fee

Annie Biebl, News Staffer May 9, 2025
Deans of Sac State host panels to share information about proposed Student Success Fee to remedy structural deficit in Academic Affairs.
 Sac State canceled plans for dean oversight amid impending budget cuts Tuesday, April 29, 2025. Students and faculty expressed anxiety and concerns over the operational control model during multiple town halls, which were taken into consideration for its cancellation. (Graphic created in Canva by Jada Portillo, photos by Brionna Woody and courtesy of Sac State/Bibiana Ortiz)

BREAKING: Sac State cancels plans to consolidate college oversight

Lizeth Tello, News Staffer April 30, 2025
President Luke Wood announced Tuesday that Sac State will no longer go through with its temporary operational control model plans.
An estimated 400 students and faculty participated in a walkout to protest recent actions by Sac State and the CSU system Thursday, April 24, 2025. The walk started at the library quad at 11 a.m. and made its way to Sacramento Hall, near President Luke Wood’s office.

Students and faculty walk out over layoffs, course cuts and fee increases

Annie Biebl, News Staffer April 29, 2025
Sac State students and faculty protest faculty layoffs, course cuts and potential fee increases.
Fall registration is opening up next week for continuing students Thursday, April 17, 2025. The whole registration process is done online through the Sac State Student Center. (Graphic made in Canva)

FAQ: Fall 2025 registration and enrollment

Lizeth Tello, News Staffer April 22, 2025
Fall 2025 at Sac State is fast approaching, here is what you need to know to register for your classes.
Students use a piñata labeled “CSU Investments” representing the money the California State University system has in reserves Thursday, April 17, 2025. The California Faculty Association spoke out about layoffs, with members citing the large amount of money in the CSU reserves and investments.

‘I still live paycheck to paycheck’: CFA speaks out at Day of Action for Higher Education

Finneas Brumbaugh and Lizeth Tello April 19, 2025
CFA protested layoffs and advocated for student safety in a tabling event on Thursday, April 17. This followed more announcements of faculty layoffs and budget cuts from university administration.
Sacramento State students and faculty took part in a live Reddit AMA session with President Luke Wood Thursday, April 10, 2025. Wood answered student questions regarding recent news about the budget crisis, former Sacramento Kings player Mike Bibby becoming men’s basketball coach and much more. (Graphic created in Canva)

President Luke Wood answered student questions on his first live Reddit AMA session

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer April 14, 2025
Sac State students got the chance to ask their biggest questions directly to President Luke Wood, covering topics like the budget deficit, the new stadium, increased tuition and more on Reddit.
Many of the lecture halls and office spaces on campus are known or suspected to contain asbestos. Asbestos is a harmful mineral that was widely used in construction during the 1960s and 1970s, over a long period of exposure it has been confirmed to cause harm. (Graphic created in Canva by Jade Brown)

Students raise frustrations about asbestos in over half of the lecture halls on campus

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer March 13, 2025
Students raise frustration over asbestos in over half of Sac State’s lecture halls, but school officials say removal is not necessary.
More than 20 students shared their concerns with President Luke Wood at the March 4 President’s Forum Tuesday, March 4, 2025. They expressed similar frustrations regarding the administration’s handling of recent events, such as the $37 million budget deficit and federal attacks on inclusivity. (Stadium rendering courtesy of Sac State Athletics, photo of Luke Wood courtesy of Sac State and visuals courtesy of Canva, graphic created in Canva by Annie Biebl)

Students present their concerns to President Luke Wood at town hall

Annie Biebl and Rain Barron March 12, 2025
At the March 4 President’s Forum, Sac State President Luke Wood responded to students’ concerns about the administration’s approach to recent attacks on trans and immigrant communities, inclusivity efforts, AI usage, accessibility challenges and budget issues.
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