A Word from the President

Embarking on a Bountiful Season

Warm greetings to you! Stanislaus State’s fall semester began with a dynamic burst of activity as students, faculty and staff members filled our campus with inspiring energy.

Since stepping into the role of interim president, I’ve had the opportunity to immerse myself in the Warrior community and the remarkable Central Valley. I have spent the past 10 weeks getting acquainted with the extraordinary students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors and friends of the University who make Stan State such an amazing place. Each day has been an opportunity to learn, and I’m absorbing as much as I can from everyone I meet.

As I dove into the important task of nurturing connections and securing support for our University, I found something wonderfully symbolic about embarking on this journey as the season itself is transforming around us. Fall brings not just a change in the landscape but a rich, bountiful season where abundance and prosperity in the surrounding agriculture mirrors our University. It’s like watching nature itself aligning with our aspirations, crafting a scene where every leaf tells a story of change, growth and potential.

As nature begins its seasonal transformation, Stan State similarly offers fertile ground where academic achievements, community engagement and personal development are cultivated and celebrated in an atmosphere of inspiration, service and academic pursuits by our students and faculty.

We have lots to accomplish this academic year, and one of my goals is to continue building on a strong sense of community. We have the opportunity, responsibility and privilege of creating a learning environment that celebrates our differences and harnesses that power to drive us forward.

Keeping our focus on working together and growing, we are highlighting stories that show the strong and wide-reaching impact of our community and University.

This issue of STAN Magazine spotlights those who are making a powerful difference on our campus, in our community and beyond. Every Warrior has a story worth telling, and we’re thrilled to share these tales of achievement, innovative spirit and dedication with you.

Warm regards,

Susan E. Borrego, Ph.D.
Interim President