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The California State University announced an initiative that will implement the first and largest AI-powered university system. The CSU plans to make these tools available in the next few weeks. (Graphic made in Canva by Kai Arellano)

BREAKING: CSU announces initiative to make AI-powered University system

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor February 4, 2025
The California State University announced an initiative that will implement an AI-powered university system across all 23 CSUs. The Office of California Governor Gavin Newsom along with tech companies will be working to implement AI in CSU schools.
Sacramento State President Luke Wood delivers the annual Spring Address in the University Union Ballroom Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. Wood described how Sac State’s diverse student population helps it stand out from other CSU schools. (Photo courtesy of Bibiana Ortiz, Sacramento State)

President Luke Wood’s 2025 Spring Address celebrates milestones amidst budget cuts

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer January 18, 2025
Among budget cuts and a concerning political landscape, Sacramento State President Luke Wood outlines the silver linings of the academic year ahead.
Sacramento State announces Erika Cameron as the new provost and senior vice president advisor for academic affairs. Cameron begins her position after March 17, 2025. (Photo courtesy of Palo Alto University, graphic created in Canva)

Sac State announces Erika Cameron as new provost

Jada Portillo, Digital/Newsletter Editor January 15, 2025
Sacramento State announced Erika Cameron as the new provost and senior vice president advisor for academic affairs.
The National Institute on Artificial Intelligence in Society (NIAIS) launched last year and has since begun steadily implementing new AI-enabled tools to help students and faculty succeed. (Graphic made in Canva)

Sac State’s NIAIS on the future of AI in education

Omid Manavirad, News Staffer October 23, 2024
The National Institute on Artificial Intelligence in Society or NIAIS at Sac State is in the process of developing custom AI tools for students and faculty.
The Collegian’s news page Saturday, Sept. 28, 2024. The Collegian is an independent, student run newspaper at Pennsylvania State University and recently saw their newspapers removed from campus without notice.

OPINION – ‘A new form of administrative censorship’: Student journalism is under attack

Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer October 21, 2024
Freedom of speech is under fire at two U.S. college student newspapers at Penn State and UT Dallas.
Lassen Hall houses the Student Service Center, currently accepting students who are still waiting for financial aid September 9, 2024. With FAFSA loans facing delays due to system changes, students have been seeking assistance at Lassen Hall’s financial service offices.

FAFSA delays and changes threaten Sac State’s financially vulnerable students

Finneas Brumbaugh, Staffer September 17, 2024
Sac State students are still struggling with FAFSA delays weeks after classes began.
President Luke Wood speaks at a fee increase town hall in the University Union Thursday, Aug. 15, 2024. In announcing the fee increases, Wood said the additional funds would support enhancements to student life at Sac State.

BREAKING: Sac State President Luke Wood announces 4 of 5 student fee increases approved

Analah Wallace and Greg Micek September 16, 2024
President Luke Wood approved an increase in student fees after meeting with the Student Fee Advisory Committee, set to be implemented in fall 2025.
Sac State President Luke Wood made his annual fall Address on Aug. 22, 2024 about the challenges and success stories over the past year. Wood described the university rising into a leadership role for the entire CSU, despite financial challenges.

President’s fall address highlights Sac State’s assistive programs for students

Alexander Musa, News Editor August 28, 2024
Sac State President Luke Wood’s annual fall address on Aug. 15 highlighted setbacks of the past year and successes that provided valuable services to the student body.
Third-year ethnic studies major William Robey delivers remarks criticizing President Luke Wood on August 15, 2024, garnering applause from other students in attendance. Wood left the town hall after his opening speech.

Students voice concern as Sac State proposes fee increases

Alexander Musa, News Editor August 23, 2024
President Luke Wood joined Sacramento State faculty members to propose over $1000 in student fee increases at listening sessions held between Aug. 12-15.
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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