Sonoma State Recives $8M From California, But Future of Athletics Remains Unclear

Sonoma State University gets $45 million lifeline, potentially saving athletic department

North Bay lawmakers have reached a $45 million deal for Sonoma State University after budget woes forced it to cut its entire athletic department and several degree programs, but many student-athletes have already left.

Sonoma State Recives $8M From California, But Future of Athletics Remains Unclear

Sonoma State University’s athletic department may have received a fiscal lifeline from the State of California on Tuesday that could help stave off the full elimination of its 11 intercollegiate sports programs.

Sonoma State to Receive $45M Funding Infusion

California lawmakers announced the additional financial support months after the university proposed sweeping cuts due to budget issues. Now some cuts will be reversed. The roller-coaster saga of program and athletics cuts at Sonoma State University encountered another curve on Tuesday when California lawmakers announced a one-time $45 million cash infusion.

SSU to get $45 million infusion from state, allowing reversal of some cuts

The move marks a major reversal six months after Interim President Emily Cutrer unveiled in January $24 million in cuts that eliminated two dozen degree programs and all intercollegiate sports.

Breaking News: SSU to receive $45M windfall

The struggling state university, which announced $24 million in budget cuts last January, is now set to receive $45 million in one-time funds from the state. The bonanza will support at least some of the athletics, degree programs and staff positions on the chopping block since the controversial cuts were announced.