Author: Arts & Humanities at Fresno State

The College of Arts and Humanities provides a diverse student population with the communication skills, humanistic values and cultural awareness that form the foundation of scholarship. The college offers intellectual and artistic programs that engage students and faculty and the community in collaboration, dialog and discovery. These programs help preserve, illuminate and nourish the arts and humanities for the campus and for the wider community.

Ralph Shabazian estate gift provides support for Armenian Studies Program

January 24, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

When the late Ralph Shabazian learned about the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State in early 2016, he knew he wanted to be a part of helping students explore their heritage to help share the Armenian story.

The works of 52 women featured in ‘Thresholds in Parameters’ exhibit

January 23, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

Pink background with large orange text that reads "Thresholds in Parameters"r

Featured among the 52 women artists are internationally recognized artists Claudia Hart, Pamela Sneed and Nancy Youdelman.

In Memoriam: Dr. Toni Wein

January 23, 2023.Reading time 14 minutes.

Dr. Toni Wein, a Fresno State professor emerita of English smiles while sitting at her kitchen table.

Dr. Toni Wein, a Fresno State professor emerita of English, passed away on Dec. 17, 2022, after a bout with brain cancer. She was 70.

Three creative writing alumni publish debut books in 2022

January 13, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Aaliyah Green, Pilar Christiana Graham and Navdeep Singh Dhillon

Three alumni authors from Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing published their debut books in 2022.

Dispatches from London: Fresno State students study art and literature abroad

January 3, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Students stand in front of "Basquiat being welcomed by the Metropolitan Police" by Banksy on the wall of the Barbican Centre.

While most students were off for their winter break, 36 Fresno State students traveled to England for the Arts and Humanities Study Abroad Experience:

Art history professor advises on Kingdoms of Asia exhibition at Fresno Chaffee Zoo

December 14, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

Dr. W. Saam Noonsuk (left), an art history professor at Fresno State at the new Kingdoms of Asia exhibition at the Fresno Chaffee Zoo.

The impressive surroundings, inspired by Southeast Asian temples such as Bayon and Ta Prohm from 12th and 13th century Cambodia, are all part of the experience.

College of Arts and Humanities 2022 Gift Guide

November 29, 2022.Reading time 15 minutes.

Red miniture Fresno sign next to a North Pole sign made from a drinking straw and piece of paper in front of a blurry gingerbread house.

Students, faculty, and alumni of the Fresno State College of Arts and Humanities have created some exciting products that would make fantastic gifts this holiday season!

Meet the 2022-23 Dean’s Council Scholarship recipients

November 29, 2022.Reading time 15 minutes.

Dean's Council Scholarship recipient headshots: (top row) Cameron Baber, Faith Van Hoven, Halle Phonesavanh, (middle row) Hannah Leece, Karla Sanchez, Lucca Lorenzi , (third row) Luis Granados Torres, Patricia J. Flores Yrarrázaval, and Valadez Marcus.

As these students graduate and find their place in the community, they are destined to elevate our environment and become an inspiration for life.

Shakespeare’s ‘Comedy of Errors’ ushers in the holiday season

November 22, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Illustration depicts two mirrored men, one with a baby blue suit and one with a pink suit and top hats on a beach in front of palm trees and colorful beach condos.

“The Comedy of Errors” tells the story of two sets of identical twins accidentally separated at birth.

Four top jazz artists assemble for ‘Jazz Camp’ concert

November 22, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Damion Reid holds a snare drum, Brandon Eugene Owens plays his base guitar, Gerald Clayton and Keyon Harrold plays a trumpet at Sunset.

The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Giddens, Jr., will perform along with the ensemble “Jazz Camp,” featuring four widely recognized jazz musicians, Keyon Harrold, Brandon Eugene Owens, Gerald Clayton and Damion Reid.