Dr. Sarah Sweitzer and Dr. Wendy Matthew join the Stan State EduCast for an in-depth conversation about nursing shortages, health equity, burnout, and how simulation labs, bachelor’s programs, and community partnerships are reshaping the region’s healthcare future.Full Episode Airs August 6, 2025

California’s Central Valley faces a growing healthcare crisis—from long ER wait times to a severe shortage of nurses and primary care providers. In this episode of the Stan State EduCast, we explore how Stanislaus State is tackling the issue head-on by training local students to become the next generation of healthcare professionals.Host Frankie Tovar is joined by Dr. Sarah Sweitzer (Dean of the Stockton Campus) and Dr. Wendy Matthew (Associate Professor of Nursing) for an in-depth conversation about nursing shortages, health equity, burnout, and how simulation labs, bachelor’s programs, and community partnerships are reshaping the region’s healthcare future.Whether you're a student, parent, faculty member, healthcare partner, or community advocate, this episode will show you how Stan State is “growing local, training local, and keeping local” — all while building a healthier, more equitable Central Valley.Dr. Sarah Sweitzer: https://www.csustan.edu/people/wendy-matthew Dr. Wendy Matthew: https://www.csustan.edu/people/dr-sarah-sweitzerStan Magazine Article: https://issuu.com/csustanislaus/docs/stan_magazine_spring_2025/s/84341041School of Nursing Website: https://www.csustan.edu/nursingHealthForce Partners: https://healthforcepartners.orgProduced by the Office of Strategic Communications and Marketing, edited and recorded in the KCSS studios on the campus of Stanislaus State.#nursing #healthcareaccess #highereducation

We spoke to several Warrior grads before and after the walked across the stage to receive their diplomas.

Congratulations to our Class of 2025. Once a Warrior, Always a Warrior! #graduation #university #Warriors #StanGrad

La ceremonia de graduación 2025 de la Facultad de Administración de Empresas. Detalles de la ceremonia disponible en: https://www.csustan.edu/commencement.¡Felicitaciones, graduados! 🎓 🎉Las transmisiones en vivo de la Universidad son enlaces públicos gratuitos que estarán disponibles al inicio de cada ceremonia. Favor de mantener precaución con respecto a posibles estafas o solicitudes de pago fraudulentas. Tenga en cuenta que se requiere iniciar sesión en YouTube para acceder a la función de chat.

2025 Commencement Ceremonies for the College of Business Administration. Commencement Ceremony details: https://www.csustan.edu/commencement. Congratulations, graduates! 🎓 🎉The University's live stream is a free public link that will be active at the beginning of each ceremony. Please exercise caution regarding any potential scams or fraudulent requests for payment. Note that a login is required on YouTube to access the chat feature.

La ceremonia de graduación 2025 de la Facultad de Educación, Kinesiología y Trabajo Social. Detalles de la ceremonia disponible en: https://www.csustan.edu/commencement.¡Felicitaciones, graduados! 🎓 🎉Las transmisiones en vivo de la Universidad son enlaces públicos gratuitos que estarán disponibles al inicio de cada ceremonia. Favor de mantener precaución con respecto a posibles estafas o solicitudes de pago fraudulentas. Tenga en cuenta que se requiere iniciar sesión en YouTube para acceder a la función de chat.

2025 Commencement Ceremonies for the College of Education, Kinesiology and Social Work. Commencement Ceremony details: https://www.csustan.edu/commencement. Congratulations, graduates! 🎓 🎉The University's live stream is a free public link that will be active at the beginning of each ceremony. Please exercise caution regarding any potential scams or fraudulent requests for payment. Note that a login is required on YouTube to access the chat feature.

La ceremonia de graduación 2025 de la Facultad de Artes, Humanidades y Ciencias Sociales. Detalles de la ceremonia disponible en: https://www.csustan.edu/commencement.¡Felicitaciones, graduados! 🎓 🎉Las transmisiones en vivo de la Universidad son enlaces públicos gratuitos que estarán disponibles al inicio de cada ceremonia. Favor de mantener precaución con respecto a posibles estafas o solicitudes de pago fraudulentas. Tenga en cuenta que se requiere iniciar sesión en YouTube para acceder a la función de chat.

2025 Commencement Ceremonies for the College of the Arts, Humanities and Social Sciences. Commencement Ceremony details: https://www.csustan.edu/commencement. Congratulations, graduates! 🎓 🎉The University's live stream is a free public link that will be active at the beginning of each ceremony. Please exercise caution regarding any potential scams or fraudulent requests for payment. Note that a login is required on YouTube to access the chat feature.