The Daybook provides a look at items going on at Stanislaus State University in Turlock. A schedule of Stan State events can be found on the University Events calendar. View Online: http://csustan.meritpages.com/news/Stanislaus-State-Daybook-July-7-2025/52321

Top Honors

Stanislaus State is one of just 19 public universities nationwide – and the only one in the Central Valley – to earn a five-star rating from Money.com for 2025-26. The rating reflects Stan State’s strength in affordability, quality and outcomes.

Also, the college has earned a spot on The Princeton Review’s Best Value Colleges list for 2025-26, the only California State University or Central Valley institution recognized. The honor highlights Stan State’s commitment to affordable, high-quality education that transforms lives and opens doors to lasting opportunity.

Scholarship Story

Esteban Verdin, a computer science major at Stanislaus State, never imagined that a scholarship application would lead to his first trip out of state or his first time on an airplane. But thanks to the Alliance of Hispanic-Serving Institution Educators (AHSIE) Seed to Tree Student Scholarship, Verdin was chosen to attend the 17th Annual HSI Best Practices Conference in Chicago this past spring.

Always A Warrior

Stanislaus State has launched its first official alumni chapters in years, thanks to two alumnae committed to giving back. Loren Mannard, MSW ‘97, and Samantha Johnson ‘21, sociology, are leading new Master of Social Work and Black alumni chapters focused on mentoring students, building professional networks and strengthening community.