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Sonoma State Slashed Programs, Athletics. Now, It's Getting $45M From State Budget
Sonoma State University will get $45 million as a one-time infusion from the state budget after deciding to slash its athletics department.
June 26, 2025
Sonoma State University faced major pushback from students when it decided to slash its entire athletics department and cut several degree programs to address a $24 million budget deficit. Now, it will be getting $45 million as a one-time infusion from the state budget.
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"I just finished my 22nd year," said Sonoma State's golf coach, Val Verhunce.
"This could be a good putt or a bad putt. We don't know," he said as he lines up a putt.
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