Sonoma State—after the dust settles

Sonoma State—after the dust settles

Earlier this year in January, Sonoma State University announced it was in a significant financial dilemma—and critical budget reductions would be necessary to address a projected deficit of $21 million. Seemingly Draconian cuts to staple degree programs, longtime faculty and the university’s Division II athletics program were coming, university officials said to a stunned North Bay community, which had long held the presence of a respected state…