Sacramento State Leader

August 13, 2024

The inaugural cohort of the Sac State Black Honors College, posing for a photo with President Luke Wood and other leaders.

Pioneering Black Honors College
opens doors to first 80 scholars

On Aug. 8, Sacramento State launched its historic Black Honors College, the first of its kind nationwide, welcoming an inaugural cohort of 80 students.

The grand opening celebration featured high-profile supporters, including a White House representative and a video message from former President Barack Obama. The college offers a curriculum centered on the Black and African American experience to students of all backgrounds.

"Sac State is exemplifying what we can do across the CSU," said Chancellor Mildred Garcia, highlighting the program's significance for the entire system.

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Hmong nurses:
Pioneers to mentors

The second annual Hmong Nurses Assocation conference bridged past, present and future, honoring trailblazing war heroes while looking to inspire the next generation of health care workers. Read more .

Young students and mentors in a classroom clinic, practicing medical techniques.

AI course prepares students
for college and career success

The new "College and Career with AI" course launches this fall, teaching high schoolers, university students and anyone else interested how to leverage artificial intelligence in academic and professional settings. Read more.

Sac State Chief AI Officer Sasha Sidorkin, speaking indoors to a seated audience.

Sac State funds 18 projects
for community engagement

The Anchor University initiative awards nearly $100,000 to support faculty, staff and student collaborations with regional partners on projects ranging from homeless voter mobilization to youth mentorship. Read more.

A Sac State faculty member and a Washington Elementary student, painting a mural.

Kids snap photos, dream big
for local creek makeover

Psychology students collaborate with Elder Creek Elementary children to gather ideas for improving Morrison Creek, using photography to engage young minds in community planning while providing valuable field experience for University researchers. Read more.

A girl takes a photo of a woman in a Sac State t-shirt, next to a creek.

Stem cell research offers
students path to discovery

Sac State graduate students join UC Davis Health lab to study potential treatments for bone disorders, part of a collaborative program between the universities that provides hands-on experience in cutting-edge research. Read more.

A woman in a lab coat conducting stem cell research.

In the News

Game Changer: Q&A with President Wood (Sacramento Observer)
Black Honors College coming to Northern California university (KTVU)
What The Launch of Sac State’s Black Honors College Means For The Community (Sacramento Observer)
'Designed for them': Sacramento State celebrates inaugural cohort of Black Honors College students (KCRA)
Former President Obama sends special message to Sacramento State's inaugural Black Honors College class (ABC 10)
Sac State celebrates grand opening of Black honors college (CBS 13)
New residence hall at Sacramento State to open door for affordable housing for low-income students (KCRA)
'Better than Christmas': Sac State gymnastics team ready to break in brand new training facility (KCRA)
Sac State athletics director appointed to NCAA D-I Football Championship Committee (CBS 13)