Stanislaus State Daybook, July 18, 2023
Turlock, CA (07/18/2023) — Here is what's going on at Stan State that might be of interest to your readers or viewers. Stan State has experts available to discuss all topics mentioned in the Daybook.
University News
MONEY Rates Stanislaus State Among Best Colleges in America
Finance publication MONEY has released its 2023 college ratings and once again named Stanislaus State among the "Best Colleges in America." Using a new star rating system that replaces its traditional numerical ranking, MONEY gave Stanislaus State 4.5 out of 5 stars, which places the University among the top third of the 736 four-year public and private colleges from across the nation that made the cut.
Stan State Alumnus Among First to Join as Peace Corps Resumes Deployments
The Peace Corps is resuming international deployments after a three-year suspension due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and Stanislaus State Class of 2021 alumnus Alec Austin is among the first wave of volunteers. Austin will head to Uganda where he will spend the next two years. "I'm looking forward to the experience," Austin said. "The Peace Corps serves as an important resource for humanitarian efforts. It's an incredible way to bring back knowledge of their culture and values to the United States."
In Case You Missed It
Former Stan State Standout, Joe Ryan, Among the Major League Leaders at the All-Star Break
Former Stan State baseball standout Joe Ryan headed into this year's Major League Baseball's All-Star Break in the top 15 in the majors in WHIP, strikeouts, and strikeouts per nine innings. Ryan has an 8-6 record for the Minnesota Twins while striking out 124 batters and walking just 18 in 107 innings pitched. Besides being named the California Collegiate Athletic Association's Most Valuable Pitcher in 2018, Ryan was the highest draft pick in Stan State's baseball program history.
Coming Up at Stanislaus State
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