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President Robert Nelsen (right) and his wife Jody (left) sitting at Hornet Stadium during Sac State homecoming football game against Northern Arizona University on Saturday, Oct. 23, 2021. Nelsen, who announced his retirement in a video featuring him and his wife, said that nobody should serve in his position for longer than eight years.

‘It’s time to hang ‘em up’: President Nelsen’s descent into retirement

Alyssa Branum, Jacob Peterson, and Justine Chahal November 7, 2022
President Robert S. Nelsen retires from his role at Sac State after seven years. Students share their reactions to his departure and their hopes for how they want the next president to be.

Gonzalez explains retirement

Jonathan Ayestas September 10, 2014

At the end of his yearly convocation address, what was thought to be a routine speech resulted in the announcement of Sacramento State’s President Alexander Gonzalez’s retirement. After mentioning...

CFA demands fair contract at convocation

Natasha Dodson September 10, 2014

The California State University faculty picketed during President Gonzalez's Fall 2014 Convocation to raise concerns about a fair contract.With unresolved issues pending salary and workload, a negotiation...

Strahan retires, leaves Sac State with 823 career wins

State Hornet Staff June 21, 2013

After 30 years of coaching, Sacramento State softball head coach Kathy Strahan has announced her retirement.Since 1993, she has led the Hornets to 576 victories, including a Pacific Coast Softball Championship...

Patricia Holmes received a standing ovation for her contribution to the social work department.

After 38 years, Sac State staffer retires

Kaitlin Bruce September 11, 2012

Patricia Holmes received a standing ovation for her contribution to the social work department.

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