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Article Nov. 21, 2025
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The Value of Studying Abroad Through CCE’s FLSA Program

In his 1869 book The Innocents Abroad, or The New Pilgrim’s Progress, Mark Twain said, “one must travel to learn.”
Chelsea Glass, founder and CEO of the travel agency Heart of Travel and an alum of Sac State, is helping people learn. 

Born and raised in Sacramento, Glass took an unconventional route in her academic career. She graduated from high school at 16, got her BA from Prescott College while living in Guatemala, and then returned home to pursue a Master’s Degree in Spanish at Sacramento State.

Article Nov. 17, 2025

Seeing the World, Finding Themselves: How Sac State’s Faculty-Led Study Abroad Changes Lives

At Sacramento State, the classroom doesn’t always have four walls. Sometimes, it looks like a clinic in Costa Rica, a karaoke bar in Japan, or a sunlit plaza in Italy. Through the Faculty-Led Study Abroad (FLSA) program run by the College of Continuing Education (CCE), students are discovering that some of the most powerful lessons happen far beyond campus.

Article Oct. 20, 2025

Building Bridges Through Learning
AKAD University and Sacramento State Partner for Global Exchange

Each year, students from Germany’s AKAD University travel thousands of miles to California’s capital city for a transformative academic and cultural experience at Sacramento State. Through a special partnership between the two universities, AKAD students spend three weeks immersed in campus life at Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE), a visit that blends classroom learning, cultural exploration, and global connection.

Article Oct. 13, 2025

CCE’s CSAD2B Program ‘felt like the perfect fit and came into my life at exactly the right time’
Bianca Esparza, who was recently awarded the 2025 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement, details the path she took on her “non-traditional” educational journey.

Earlier this school year, the California State University [CSU] Board of Trustees announced the names of 23 students who received the 2025 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement.

Article Oct. 13, 2025

Open University at Sacramento State: A Pathway to Transformation

In a world where career paths shift, commitments compete for time, and education oftentimes takes a backseat, the Open University program at Sacramento State offers a flexible and low-barrier way for learners to reconnect with campus life. Operated through the College of Continuing Education (CCE), Open University enables individuals to enroll in regular university courses — even if they’re not formally admitted into a degree program.

Article Oct. 6, 2025

Sac State’s College of Continuing Education Celebrates 75 Years of Advancing Education

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.

Article Sept. 12, 2025

CCE Community Represented in Sac State University Staff Assembly Elections Results
“I am incredibly proud that so many CCE staff are serving on university committees,” said Dr. Anna Keck.

When the Sac State University Staff Assembly [USA] election results were announced in August, multiple members of the College of Continuing Education [CCE] community were named to various committees. 

Article Aug. 11, 2025

CCE Veterans Student Support & Compliance Specialist Sees Role as A ‘Guide and an Advocate’

Christopher Soriano joined Sac State’s College of Continuing Education [CCE] in the summer of 2025 to support military-affiliated students. In two months as a Veterans Student Support & Compliance Specialist, he has seen how much the CCE community cares about its students. 

And as a veteran himself, he understands the unique challenges veterans face. 

Article Aug. 4, 2025

‘Keep pushing through…the setbacks are not the end’
Current Sac State master’s student Raul Teodoro on his educational journey and the advice he has for other comebacker students

Raul Teodoro’s educational journey began in 2000. After some ups and downs, which included switching majors, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from CSU Dominguez Hills [CSUDH] in 2020.

Article By Daniel WilsonJuly 7, 2026

Youth explore careers, campus life through Sac State’s immersive Summer Youth Academies

Hundreds of middle and high school students will come onto campus during the summer to participate in the weeklong academies, which provide hands-on learning and introduce them to potential career fields and college life.

Hundreds of local seventh-through 12th graders are converging on Sacramento State’s campus this summer to attend the popular Summer Youth Academies, a series of weeklong, career-focused courses. 

The annual academies, which are taught by faculty, staff, alumni and industry experts, offer local kids hands-on learning experiences and career exploration, exposure to a university campus and an opportunity to learn new skills.  

Article June 23, 2025

The Unsung Heroes of CCE
Celebrating the Facilities Team at Sac State’s College of Continuing Education

At Sacramento State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE), learning happens in classrooms, meeting spaces, and event venues throughout the year — day, night, and even on Saturdays. But behind the seamless execution of every class, training, and gathering is a team of dedicated professionals whose work often goes unnoticed, yet is absolutely essential: the Facilities Team.

Article June 16, 2025

Honoring the Life and Legacy of Dr. Pamela Wimbush
Dr. Wimbush passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

It is with heavy hearts that we share the news of the untimely passing of Dr. Flossie Pamela Wimbush on Wednesday, June 11, 2025.

Dr. Wimbush was more than a respected colleague. She was a dear friend, a mentor, and a guiding light to many within the Sac State College of Continuing Education (CCE) community. Her warmth, brilliance, and generosity of spirit left a lasting impression on everyone she encountered.

Article July 16, 2025
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The Modern Greek Language Program ‘met all my expectations and more’
As the program hits the one year anniversary, students reflect on what they learned over the past year.

In the summer of 2024, Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) formed a partnership with the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens (NKUA), offering Sac State students and Sacramento community members the opportunity to learn Greek taught by faculty in Athens, Greece.

Article June 13, 2025

A Family Milestone: Angel and Mike Infante Graduate Together, Inspire a Community

In a powerful and deeply personal celebration of perseverance, passion, and purpose, Angel Infante and his son, Mike Infante, recently graduated together from Sacramento State — marking a milestone not just in their individual lives, but in the hearts of everyone lucky enough to know their story.

Article June 9, 2025

Student Spotlight: David Ishida – A Lifelong Commitment to Learning and Justice

David Ishida’s journey to earning his bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Sacramento State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) is a testament to resilience, curiosity, and the value of lifelong learning.

After first enrolling at Sacramento State in 1980, David’s educational path was put on pause as he relocated to the Bay Area for a career at FedEx. Over the course of 43 years, he built a successful professional life. Now, with retirement behind him and his children grown, David is returning to a goal he set decades ago: completing his degree.

Article May 23, 2025

CCE Marketing Team Among 2025 Telly Award Winners

Sac State’s College of Continuing Education [CCE] has been selected as a Telly Award Winner in the 46th Annual Telly Awards.

CCE was named the Silver Winner for an Educational Institution Promotional Video for its Strategies for Success Movie Theater Ad. 

Article May 5, 2025
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Spotlighting CCE’s Single Subject Science/Math Credentials Program
Empowering the Next Generation of STEM Teachers

In a time when California schools continue to face a critical shortage of qualified STEM educators, Sac State’s College of Continuing Education (CCE) is helping to close the gap through its innovative Single Subject Science/Math Credentials program.

Article May 1, 2025
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Get Ahead This Summer with Sac State’s Accelerated Summer Session

Sacramento State’s Summer Session is the perfect opportunity for students to stay on track — or get ahead — on their academic journey. Open to both Sac State and visiting students, Summer Session offers two convenient 6-week terms and one 12-week term, providing a range of flexible scheduling options.

Article March 26, 2025
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Sacramento State Faculty Senate Awards CSAD2B Professor for Outstanding Teaching

On Thursday, Feb. 27, Laura Gaeta, Ph.D., was one of several faculty members recognized during the 2024-25 Outstanding Faculty Awards for Teaching by the Sacramento State Faculty Senate.

Article March 24, 2025

MPH Student A Finalist In Sac State’s Grad Slam Competition
“It would be an honor to represent Sac State in a statewide competition.”

Update June 10, 2025 

Jenn Raley Miller competed in and won Sac State’s Grad Slam competition. She was set to move on to the CSU-wide competition, but had to bow out due to a family obligation. 

Watch her three-minute Grad Slam video here.