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Sports are returning to Sonoma State in Fall 2027, school officials say
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· July 27, 2026
· 1 min read
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Key takeaway At the time, the school was facing a budget deficit of $24 million.
Sonoma State University is set to revive its athletics department in Fall 2027. The decision comes after a significant period of restructuring. The university had previously cut its entire athletics department to address financial difficulties.
At the time, the school was facing a budget deficit of $24 million. Further information on the revival of the athletics department can be found through ABC7 News, the source of this update. Details on the specifics of the sports programs and other related information are available from the news outlet.
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Category: schools Published: July 27, 2026 Source: ABC7 News (KGO-TV, ABC) Reading time: 1 min
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