Sac State’s College of Continuing Education [CCE] is proud to kick off a yearlong celebration marking its 75th anniversary! 

Since 1951, CCE has played a vital role in the region’s economic, professional, and cultural growth — providing accessible educational pathways for working parents, career changers, first-generation students, and lifelong learners of all ages. Although times have changed since our founding, we remain committed to serving the community through higher education.

Now through June 2026, we’ll honor our rich history and look ahead to an exciting future with college-wide events, spotlight campaigns, commemorative giveaways, and more. 

“Celebrating 75 years of the College of Continuing Education is about more than honoring our past — it’s about recommitting to our future,” says Dr. Jenni Murphy, Dean of CCE. “We’ve helped generations of learners reinvent themselves, and we’ll continue to be here for every adult learner who is ready to take their next step. CCE is a place of possibility, and I couldn’t be more proud to be part of its story.”

CCE Events Currently Planned During Our 75th Anniversary 

Sacramento State Grad Fest – On Tuesday and Wednesday, Oct. 7 & 8, CCE will be available at Sac State’s Grad Fest to help connect graduating students with resources to prepare for the next phase of life. Students who attend can learn more about our many professional certificate programs and Master’s level courses. 

Segment on ABC10’s Your California Life – Dean Jenni Murphy joins host Desiree Sheppard on ABC10’s lifestyle show to highlight the opportunities CCE provides for prospective students, what resources are available, and how education has evolved for adult learners since 1951. Jenni’s interview airs on ABC10 at 9 a.m. on Monday, Oct. 13. 

CCE’s 75th Anniversary Reception – Help us celebrate our 75th Anniversary with a Kickoff Reception on Monday, October 13th, 4:30–6:00 p.m. in CCE’s Napa Hall. Enjoy food, friends, and festivities as we honor 75 amazing years! RSVP here.

Sacramento State Homecoming Festival – Come find us ahead of Sac State’s homecoming game against Weber State, where we’ll be handing out 75th Anniversary-themed swag. CCE, along with many other colleges and campus organizations, will be outside Hornet Stadium from 3 – 6 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 18. 

As we reflect on 75 years of impact, CCE remains focused on the future — continuing to expand access to high-quality education and respond to the evolving needs of our community. We are proud of how CCE has grown over the years.

Join us as we honor those responsible for CCE’s everlasting success: our amazing staff and faculty, campus and industry partners, students, and alumni. We thank them all for making CCE the organization it is today… and continues to become.