Stanislaus State Daybook, Sept. 25, 2023
Turlock, CA (09/25/2023) — 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
U.S. Rep. Josh Harder Secures $1.6 Million Grant for Stan State Social Work Program to Address Regional Mental Health Shortages
Working on behalf of those in and near his district, U.S. Rep. Josh Harder (D-9th District) secured a $1.68 million Congressional Grant to be used over three years to train more Stanislaus State Master of Social Work (MSW) students and get them into the field. Approached by a coalition of behavioral health services leaders from Stanislaus, San Joaquin and Merced counties, all of whom are facing a shortage of trained professionals, Harder responded with a grant that will be used for stipends to help prepare Stan State students.
Stan State Research Duo Share Story of Program's Success
Joyce Bell, with 30 years in University Research Administration and a decade at Stanislaus State, recently showcased her expertise on a national and global stage. Together with her colleague, Ashely Reeves Huckaby, and Dean of Graduate Studies Haley Ye, they presented at the National Council of University Research Administrators (NCURA) conference. They shared the experience of creating their year-long Faculty Grant Writing Cohort to help faculty understand how to find, pursue and write successful grant proposals.
Coming Up at Stanislaus State
'Tastes of the Valley' Set for Oct. 5
"Come Grow with Us" as Stanislaus State Agriculture and Friends of the Fair Foundation present this year's annual Tastes of the Valley Wine and Cheese event at the Stanislaus County Fairgrounds. Wineries and brewers from around the region will sample their best wine and beers; local cheesemakers will be on hand to share tasty nibbles and some of our best restaurants will have small plates of favorite menu items. Tickets are $60 each and proceeds benefit the Tastes of the Valley scholarship fund and Agriculture program at Stanislaus State and the Stanislaus County Friends of the Fair Foundation.
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Stanislaus State Lands Four Top 10 Rankings in the West in U.S. News & World Report's 2024 Best Colleges
Stanislaus State landed in the top 10 in four categories as one of the best universities in the West according to rankings released today by U.S. News & World Report, further solidifying the University's impact in the Central Valley and higher education. Stanislaus State advanced its standing from last year in all four categories for universities in the West:
- No. 3, Social Mobility
- No. 4, Top Public Schools
- No. 6, Best Colleges for Veterans
- No. 10, Regional Universities
"We are pleased with the University's remarkable achievement of earning four top 10 rankings in the West from U.S. News & World Report," said Interim President Susan E. Borrego. "This distinction not only underscores our commitment to academic excellence and student success but also highlights the pivotal role we play as a regional comprehensive University in sculpting the educational landscape."
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