๐๐ Hornet Grad Feature: Meet Kennedy Williams
Major: Communication Studies
Minor: Film Studies
Kennedy truly embodies the Hornet spirit, creative, driven, and always showing up for the community.
From modeling and acting in statewide campaigns and university ambassadorships to studying abroad, sheโs made the most of every opportunity at Sac State. Sheโs currently interning with Sac State Broadcasting and continuing to pursue opportunities in film and the creative industry.
A storyteller, creator, and proud Hornet through and through. ๐โจ
Your Hornet family is beyond proud of you, Kennedy! ๐
#SacStateGrad #MadeAtSacState
๐ฅ @sammy_photo_guy & @directedbywestfall
Big moment for the future of AI in our region. ๐
Today, Sacramento State joined industry partners, education, and civic leaders in signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to formalize a first-of-its-kind AI workforce pipeline from kindergarten through career. ๐ ๐ผ
The AI K-Career initiative brings schools and industry partners together to align on what education, skills, and training are needed to connect people to jobs in the City of Rancho Cordovaโsetting a new standard for how regions can prepare talent for the future.
"This is exactly the kind of collaboration that defines what a university like ours does. We prepare students to create a better life through alignment with industry partners, ensuring they graduate with gainful employment. We're glad to be in partnership with all the amazing people around this table and looking forward to being a core part of what is going to continue to transform this region." - @sacstatepresident@drlukewood
๐ธ @andrea.price.sac
Today, Rancho Cordova and its partners signed an agreement to advance K to Career, a workforce-focused effort within the cityโs broader AI & Robotics Ecosystem. The goal is to bring education and industry together to explore how training, skills and workforce needs can better align in AI, robotics and semiconductor industries.
What makes this especially exciting is who is at the table alongside the City of Rancho Cordova: HMCI, Nvidia, Solidigm, Sac State, Folsom Lake College, Folsom Cordova Unified School District, FarmGPU and SMUD, all working together to shape the future workforce.
The K-Career effort is an example of how great things happen when a city partners with visionary AI companies, educators and private businesses to take the first step toward creating an AI and semiconductor workforce pathway anchored in Rancho Cordova.
Last week, Sacramento State honored @repdorismatsui and philanthropist Roger Sant for their generosity and commitment to civic engagement at the Robert S. Nelsen Civic Engagement Grant Awards Luncheon. ๐
Thanks to their $1 million endowment, the grant continues to fuel partnerships between the University and the region. More than $40,000 in grant funding in 2025-26 supported projects bringing students, faculty, and community organizations together to address real-world challenges. โจ
๐ฅ Sacramento State/Rob Neep
Recap of ASI Picnic Day! โ๏ธ๐งบ
Thank you to @touchgrasstogether and @braydan.with.an.a for helping make this event possible ๐ฑ
We hope everyone has enjoyed this semester as much as we have! See you guys NEXT SEMESTER WITH SOME MORE FUN POP UPS! ๐ธ
The Nest was buzzing all night. ๐ฅ๐
Presented by @sacstatecombatu and @a1_combat , Battle at the Hive 4 brought an incredible night of amateur MMA and grappling bouts right here at Sac State!
See you at the next one! ๐
๐ธ @christ.ian_obscura
Sacramento State Boxing stepped onto the State Assembly floor today to be recognized by Assemblywoman Maggy Krell (@asmmaggykrell ) for their historic achievements in and out of the ring. ๐ฅ
Special recognition to Ayahna Gonzales, for becoming Sacramento Stateโs first womenโs national champion at the National Collegiate Boxing Association (NCBA) National Championships. She is a 2x All-American and also was named โMost Outstanding Boxerโ honors.
From regional titles to national success, Combat U continues to build a culture of discipline, confidence, and excellence at Sac State.
๐ธ Sacramento State/State Capitol Photographer & @gavin_dubois06
Thank you to all the partners, volunteers, California Climate Action Corps fellows and community members who came together for #CommunityClimateActionDay in Sacramento. ๐๐ฟ
From planting native species and maintaining community gardens to supporting wildfire resilience through restoration efforts, your service helped create a safer, greener and more resilient California. ๐งก๐
Ready to make an impact in your community?
#CaliforniaClimateActionCorps recruitment is open โ apply today. CAServiceCorps.com
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#CAServiceCorps #California #Fy
Sacramento State honored Congresswoman Doris Matsui @repdorismatsui and philanthropist and business leader Roger Sant for their generosity and commitment to civic engagement at the Robert S. Nelsen Civic Engagement Grant Awards Luncheon today. ๐๐
The grant, supported by a $1 million endowment from Matsui and Sant in 2023, not only funds current projects but also sustains future grants, advancing meaningful partnerships between the University and the greater Sacramento region. These efforts support collaborations among students, faculty, staff, and community organizations to address real-world challenges.
More than $40,000 in grant funding was awarded during the 2025โ26 year, supporting the following projects:
โจ Growing Educational Pathways for Food Sovereignty at Sacramento State
โจ Dรญa de los Muertos โ Honoring Ancestors, Activating Community
โจ Community Service Internship Program
โจ Empowering Futures: Promoting Inclusion, Engagement, and Career Readiness in Mathematics
โจ Through Children's Eyes: Storytelling & Civic Engagement at Morrison Creek
โจ Interprofessional Education: Audiology and Physical Therapy Balance Services for Asian Community Center
โจ Nutrition Education for Guests of the Rancho Cordova Food Locker โ in partnership with the Sacramento State Dietetic Internship Program
โจ A Collaborative Digitization Initiative with the Filipino American National Historical Society Museum in Stockton
๐ธ @andrea.price.sac
