A Word from the President

Hello, Warriors and Hola, Guerreros,

What an incredible experience it has been to step onto this beautiful campus and be welcomed into the Stanislaus State familia! I’ve had the pleasure of meeting so many of you — students, faculty, staff, alumni, donors, community partners and friends of the University — whose passion and dedication make Stan State so special and lift our rankings high above our peers. I am grateful for your commitment and proud to be a part of such a dynamic, skilled and dedicated community.

Stan State is where dreams take flight. We believe that the power of education is the most effective way to sustainably provide opportunities, thereby transforming the trajectories of our students and their families, creating change that extends far beyond the classroom. As a proud Hispanic- and Minority-Serving Institution, we honor the richness of every story and every lived experience because when we uplift the voices of our students and their families we build a stronger future for all.

Both our alumni and our stellar rankings are proof of the power of a Stan State education and how far it can take you. Our alumni are out there making a difference every day, leading, creating and inspiring change in their communities. Their success is a testament to the incredible impact of this University and what we can achieve together.

As you read through this issue of STAN Magazine, I hope you feel the same Warrior Pride I do. Each story reflects the resilience, achievement and innovation that define our institution and the bright futures we are building together.

It is an honor to serve as your president, and I am excited for the future that lies ahead. Together, we will continue to create an environment that catalyzes our students’ potential; while celebrating our strengths and making a lasting impact in this region we are so blessed to call home.

Building futures together; Unidos construímos futuros,

Britt Rios-Ellis, Ph.D.President