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The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

The student news site of Sacramento State University

The State Hornet

Student news without fear or favor
Class of 2023 commencements begins in the heart of the Golden 1 Center Friday, May 19, 2023. Cheers filled the arena as the new graduates proceeded down the stage and into the next chapter of their lives.

‘Keep going’: Sac State students graduate at spring 2023 commencement

Mercy Sosa May 20, 2023
Golden 1 Center held the spring 2023 commencement with graduates walking the stage and receiving their diplomas Friday.
Graduating hospitality major Hannah Rowles dons her graduation gear outside of the Athletic Center on Tuesday, May 3, 2022. Following commencement guidelines, Rowles has decorated her cap to read “And so the planning begins,” with a line of sports balls to line up with her future career plans, she said.

FAQ: Get informed on the first in-person commencement in 3 years

Casey Rafter May 9, 2022

Graduates, grab your caps and gowns and get ready to kiss Sac State goodbye! With just 11 days left until the first ceremony, The State Hornet has all of the most important information you’ll need...

Graduating Sacramento State students watch themselves on a giant screen inside Golden 1 Center during the commencement procession May 18, 2018 in Sacramento, Calif.

Sac State prepares for first graduation since canceling winter commencement

Cory Jaynes and Kameron Schmid December 5, 2018

After announcing last semester that it would permanently cancel winter commencement ceremonies, Sacramento State has announced that the upcoming spring commencement ceremony will be one day longer to accommodate...

Gradfest aims to provide students with graduation materials

Gradfest aims to provide students with graduation materials

Andrew Brown April 7, 2016

Sacramento State's Grad Fest had hundreds of future graduates standing in long lines in the University Union Ballroom on Monday, April 5, preparing for commencement in May. The event, sponsored...

Grad school can be difficult. Is it for you?

Grad school can be difficult. Is it for you?

Denise Barajas December 1, 2015

The end of the semester is just a few weeks away, and the fork in the road where graduating seniors must decide between going to graduate school, starting their careers or taking time off is no longer...

A diorama displayed provides graduating seniors with important information like their class gift to the university during Grad Fest on Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2015 in the University Union Ballroom

Grad Fest gears students up for celebration

Cheyenne Jayne November 5, 2015

On Tuesday, Nov. 3, Sacramento State held an all-day “Grad Fest," a one-stop shop for all graduates to buy their commencement day materials. Many of the deals and specials that were offered at...

President Robert Nelson raises his pinky as he calls out stingers up during his first Fall Address in the University Union ballroom on Thursday, August 27, 2015.

Why we are lucky to have President Nelsen

Brittney Christ September 8, 2015

If you have not heard, we have a new president: President Robert Nelsen.On August 27, 2015, Nelsen made his first Fall Address to Sacramento State in the University Union Ballroom. He covered topics such...

Graduating seniors share college advice

Marisa Hildebrand December 11, 2014

Some Sacramento State students have more to look forward to at the end of semester. In one week’s time, they will officially be college graduates.Communication studies major Heidi Rene is excited to...

Arena promotes grad ceremonies on campus, hiked student fees

Kellie McCown November 3, 2014

Professor Tim Howard’s public relations students have been at work this semester with a campaign that will change the face of Sacramento State: a new campus arena and event center, claimed to be the...

Sacramento State will assess value of degree as part of reaccreditation process

State Hornet Staff May 14, 2014

Sacramento State is preparing for reaccreditation in 2016 by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges by assessing academic programs and conducting research on what students are taking away from...

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