Standard Bearer: Taylor Carrillo – Department of Philosophy

April 9, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

Head shot of Taylor Carrillo framed by blue and red background with white brush strokes. Text says, "Taylor Carrillo, Department of Philosophy, B.A. in Pre-Law Philosophy, Minor in Criminology."

“What stands out in her writing is that she identifies the central philosophical issue and the resources needed to address it —down to the sentences in the readings that express the most pertinent and persuasive justifications for a view — without fear of challenging distinctions and multi-faceted claims.” ~ Dr. Mariana Anagnostopoulos, associate professor of philosophy.

Student of Distinction: Alexandra Cota – Department of Music

April 8, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

Head shot of Alexandra Cota framed by blue and red background with white brush strokes. Text says, "Alexandra Cota, Department of Music. B.A. in Music with emphasis in vocal performance."

“My my senior year of high school I knew that I wanted to pursue a degree in music as it had become my greatest passion.” ~ Alexandra Cota

Standard Bearer: Lillian Hammerstrom – Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures

April 7, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

Head shot of Lillian Hammerstrom framed by blue and red background with white brush strokes. Text says, "Lillian Hammerstrom, Department of Modern and Classical Languages and Literatures. B.A. in Spanish, B.A. in Political Science, Minor in English Literatures."

“Language is more than words, and a narrative is more than just a summary of someone’s life; it comes with the full completeness of who they are, their background and everything they are capable of contributing to the world.” ~ Lillian Hammerstrom

Student of Distinction: Jennifer-Juliette Marissa Riojas – Department of Media, Communications and Journalism

April 6, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

“The MCJ department and College of Arts and Humanities have nurtured my creativity, gave me the opportunity to make new lifelong connections and the courage to follow my dreams of becoming a filmmaker.” ~ Jennifer-Juliette Marissa Riojas

Student of Distinction: Megan “MJ” Jaurena – Department of Linguistics

April 5, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

“She is an excellent student, an outstanding researcher, a community activist and a wonderful representative for the field of linguistics.” ~ Dr. John Boyle, assistant professor of linguistics.

Student of Distinction: Natalie Vasquez – Department of English

April 4, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Natalie Vasquez is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in English studies and a minor in Chicano/Latino studies. She is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of English.

Student of Distinction: Bianca Palma – Department of Communication

April 3, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Biance Palma is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in communication and minoring in media, communications and journalism and English literature. She is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Communication.

Student of Distinction: Grace Morrow – Department of Art, Design and Art History

April 2, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

Grace Morrow is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in art history and is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Art, Design and Art History.

7th Annual Art Song Festival: Prize Winners

March 4, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

The 7th annual Art Song Festival wrapped up two days of brilliant performances and outstanding creativity, with winners in three distinct categories.

Study Abroad illuminated through Student Voices

November 27, 2023.Reading time 17 minutes.

A group takes a photo together in Spain. A mountain can be seen in the background.

One of the most important parts of Fresno State’s study abroad program is students’ voices during their time out of the country, both to show the value of their experience and to inspire students to go abroad in the future.