Dear Faculty and Staff Colleagues,

I want to thank you all for your unwavering commitment to our students' successes, wellness and futures, regardless of the challenges that arose this year. Each and every one of you played a pivotal role in assuring that our students’ needs were met and that they continue to learn and grow in a prosperous environment.

Sac State is celebrating its first year with a new president, who has made a huge impact on the trajectory of our University. President Wood's transformational leadership has elevated Sac State and shown the nation what we as a University can do. Our University is at the forefront of many evolutionary initiatives, one being the establishment of the first-in-the-nation Black Honors College, which President Wood announced earlier this year. President Wood also took the time to listen to our students, faculty and staff and showed that his priority is the well-being and success of our campus community. I am excited to continue to partner with President Wood on future initiatives that will elevate Sac State as a university and prioritize our campus community.

As the semester rapidly comes to an end, it is good to take a step back and reflect on such a prominent year. This year has been filled with new, exciting and innovative times, as Sac State continues to not only shatter expectations but become the first in many ways. Our success as a university comes solely from our students, without whom there would be no Sac State. This year we are celebrating the success of 9,714 graduates, which is an amazing achievement. I would like to extend my gratitude to all the faculty and staff for being a part of these students’ success.

As summer slowly approaches, I urge you all to take some time to recharge and enjoy your summer break. Thank you for all you do for our university and our students!  

Below you will find highlights from the past academic year that display the rich culture of teaching and scholarship at Sac State.