From Dean’s Medalists to Peace Garden founder: Arts and Humanities Celebrates Class of 2025

May 28, 2025.Reading time 20 minutes.

College of Arts and Humanities undergraduate Dean's Medalist Joshua Lor stands among sitting graduates in his regalia.

With a small jazz ensemble playing an Edward Elgar and Tim Shaghoian arrangement of Pomp and Circumstance to a quick, smooth swing, about 500 students emerged from the arena tunnels, waving at friends and family in the audience.

‘Pulsing Onward,’ Dr. Gary Gilroy’s farewell season

May 28, 2025.Reading time 19 minutes.

Dr. Gary Gilroy directs the Fresno State Wind Orchestra for the last time in the Concert Hall.

Surrounded by family and friends, in the shadow of the Sierra Nevada peaks, Gary Gilroy was presented with an original musical score, “Pulsing Onward – A California Pastorale,” by James M. David, in honor of his life in music.

Speaking for others: How translation interns are serving the Valley

May 28, 2025.Reading time 4 minutes.

Emily Aliva stands in front of her display Internship Showcase display board.

“Just merely knowing the language is not enough…If that was the case, then any person, just by virtue of being bilingual, would be able to perform these jobs.” ~ Dr. Juan Berrios

Featured Supporter: Dennis Morgigno

May 27, 2025.Reading time 15 minutes.

Dennis Morgigno in front of The Collegian sign at Fresno State.

“When you give somebody that opportunity and they flourish, for us, there’s no better feeling.” ~ Dennis Morgigno

Jazz Orchestra earns ‘outstanding performance’ from DownBeat Magazine

May 14, 2025.Reading time 2 minutes.

The 2025 Fresno State Jazz Orchestra in front of the music building with their instruments. Director, Richard Giddens squats in the front.

The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra was recognized in DownBeat Magazine for its “Undergraduate College Outstanding Performance” in its 48th annual Student Music Awards.

Fresno State Professor part of Emmy-nominated Netflix production team

May 14, 2025.Reading time 1 minute.

Professor Oya Hanoyo in front of a red background.

Hanayo Oya, assistant professor in the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism, served as a co-producer on the Netflix series “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War,” which has been nominated for an Emmy Award in the Outstanding Historical Documentary category.

In Memoriam: William “Ritchie” Clendenin

May 1, 2025.Reading time 6 minutes.

Ritchie Clendenin with his mother, June.

Dr. William “Ritchie” Clendenin, United States Marine Band veteran and professor emeritus of trumpet at California State University, Fresno, died on April 3, 2025. He was 82.

Finding Humanity in Prison

March 18, 2025.Reading time 22 minutes.

Fresno State debate students enter the prison yard through a dark tunnel with chainlink gate.

While the bachelor’s degree looks great on paper to the parole board, the humanities courses have taught incarcerated individuals to reflect on their past and write their own story for their future.

Featured Supporter: Ronald Ballecer

March 17, 2025.Reading time 11 minutes.

Ron Ballecer head shot on a white background

“Me giving of my time…and my monetary support is important because I want people to have the same opportunities that I had.” ~ Ronald Ballecer