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Class of 2022 crosses the finish line after an unprecedented four years
From wildfires to the COVID-19 pandemic, an array of significant challenges faced the more than 9,400 Sacramento State graduating students graduating who have persevered and earned their degrees this year.
Record number - 9,435 - of students prepare to graduate during May 20-22 ceremonies at Golden 1 Center
Students in the Class of 2022 are the first to experience formal, in-person Commencement after nearly two years of pandemic restrictions that created countless challenges but did not derail their academic journeys.
President’s Medal/ECS: Mohammad Rawi Dawoodzada’s dreams followed him from Afghanistan and were realized at Sac State
This scholar traveled from Afghanistan to California to pursue an education in electrical engineering, and overcame multiple obstacles on his way to earning the University’s top student honor.
Dean’s Award ’22 – Business: Emily Gonsalves credits Sac State for helping her achieve personal, educational triumphs
The honored scholar overcame hardships to become a top Business student, while finding the University’s diversity to be a source of healing, strength, and hope for her future.
Dean’s Award ’22 – A&L: Drawing helped Scott Azevedo overcome a difficult childhood and adult setbacks to earn his college degrees
Pushing through the pain of homelessness and trauma, and suffering as a target of homophobia, Azevedo developed his passion - along with great skill - for painting and ultimately earned his college’s top honor.
Dean’s Award ’22 – NSM: After Geography success and COVID-19 challenges, Rebecca Vail looks toward an improved world
This year’s Dean’s Award winner from the College of Natural Sciences and Mathematics, refused to let the impact COVID-19 had on her personally keep her down.
Sac State honors top students with President's Medal and Dean's Award from each college
In a year that saw a return to campus, these students capped stellar Sac State careers with their academic accomplishments and focus on service to others.
Dean’s Award ’22 – HHS: Leon Burns turns his hard experiences into a powerful force to help others
A stretch of homelessness and addiction led to realization, hard work, and achievement, allowing honoree to pursue his mission to lift others from the darkness he experienced.