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.

‘Walk in Peace’ brings together Fresno State and City College choirs for and emotional evening

February 6, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Black and white image of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. with text overlaying the black areas.

This unique performance features the combined choirs from both institutions and promises to be a moving and uplifting celebration of music, unity, and the enduring legacy of Dr. King.

Bulldog Marching Band to present at the College Band Directors National Assoc. conference

February 3, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Two Bulldog Marching Band trumpet players are seen in front with colorguard in the background during the 2023 Rose Parade.

“It is a huge honor in my profession and affirms the high quality of what we do.” ~ Steven McKeithen

Communication grad student Hannah Ellsworth receives Welty Award for community service

February 1, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Hannah Ellsworth crouches to put together a puzzle on the ground with two young children.

Fresno State graduate student Hannah Ellsworth was selected to receive the 2022 John D. Welty Award for Excellence in Community Service.

Symphony Orchestra and Opera Theatre combine to perform Humperdinck’s Hansel and Gretel

February 1, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Photo Hansel and Gretel in front of an illustrated bright green background with a cartoonish candy house

With its themes of love, family, and perseverance in the face of adversity, Humperdinck’s “Hansel and Gretel” continues to captivate audiences of all ages.

Contemporary Dance Ensemble kicks off the spring season at University Theatre

January 30, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Two dancers, man and women, in a blue toned photo.

Fresno State’s University Theatre and The Contemporary Dance Ensemble will present its spring dance concert, “Connections: 2023.”

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: