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CSU Freshmen to Get an Early Start on Critical Skills

March 2, 2012

Beginning this summer, incoming students who need to strengthen math and English skills will get a boost through the CSU’s “Early Start” program.

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Fall 2012 Admissions Update: The Local Area Guarantee

February 27, 2012

SJSU will accept all CSU-eligible local frosh and transfers for fall 2012, but will hold public hearings on the future of the local area guarantee.

Rachel Maddow Accepts Steinbeck Award

Rachel Maddow Accepts Steinbeck Award

February 27, 2012

A “humbled” Rachel Maddow accepted the Steinbeck Award following a conversation with KGO host Pat Thurston on Saturday night in Morris Dailey Auditorium.

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Roy M. Pérez to be Honored at San Jose State

February 20, 2012

The San Jose native, CSU and UC alumnus, and California Hispanic Chamber of Commerce chairman will receive an honorary Doctorate of Humane Letters.

Rachel Maddow Receives Steinbeck Award

Rachel Maddow Receives Steinbeck Award

February 20, 2012

The honor is given annually to an artist, thinker or activist who has made a significant contribution to causes that matter to the common person.

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The Lion’s Storyteller: University Ombudsman Demerris Brooks

February 17, 2012

In celebration of Black History Month, we profiled five campus leaders. Here’s the third in the series.

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CASA Dean Joins The Health Trust Board of Trustees

February 16, 2012

Charles Bullock will help the nonprofit foundation strengthen its ties to the local university community and will lend his expertise in public health.

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Alumni Take Dark Room on the Road

February 16, 2012

Two grads have set out to remind Americans about the time-honored traditions and artistic beauty of darkroom photography.

King Library Hosts Black History Month Events

King Library Hosts Black History Month Events

February 14, 2012

The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Library is hosting a wide range of events and exhibits in celebration of Black History Month.

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SJSU in the News: Athletics Department Raises Funds for Bill Walsh Center

February 12, 2012

The San Jose Mercury News covers progress with a 60,000-square-foot, two-building complex proposed for Spartan Stadium north end zone.