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History & Traditions

Learn about the rich history and treasured traditions of SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ and its Alumni Association. 

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University History

Founded in 1851, SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ is California’s oldest-operating institution of higher education. Learn more about the rich history of the past and events of the present day University.

Alumni Association History

The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Alumni Association was established on April 27, 1881. Since then, the Alumni Association has been fostering lifelong relationships between alumni and the University.

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Bannan Alumni House

Since 1975, the Bannan Alumni House has provided a home for past and present Broncos to renew friendships, relive fond memories, and become acquainted with new campus developments.

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SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Fight Song & Alma Mater

Varsity fight for SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, banners of red and white on high! Remember the lyrics, view several renditions, and download the ring tone today.

      

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    Alumni Association's 140th Anniversary

    On April 27, 1881, a small group of students gathered to form the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ Alumni Association and draft its constitution. Today the campus may look different and our alumni family has grown—to more than 106,000 alumni!

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50th Anniversary of Women

In 1961, it was announced women would be admitted into the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ undergraduate program. The rest is history. In 2011, we celebrated the 50th anniversary of women at SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½.

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50th Anniversary of Women’s Athletics

In 2014 we celebrated the golden anniversary of SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ women’s athletics and honored all the athletes, coaches, and administrators who have contributed to the legacy.

The Redwood - Yearbook SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½

Visit the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ library’s digital archive of The Redwood, the official yearbook of SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, dating back to 1902.

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Visit the SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ library’s digital collection of The SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½, the official weekly student-run newspaper, available from its founding in 1922.

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Bronco Memories at The Hut

Whether it be pinning your dollar bill to the ceiling, celebrating your 21st birthday, or participating in “Dads & Grads," many of us have a story from The Hut (or 2…100) that shaped part of our SA¹ú¼Ê´«Ã½ experience.