Sofia James and Hermelinda Hernandez Monjaras named 2024 Dean’s Medalists

April 19, 2024.Reading time 1 minute.

Undergraduate Dean's Medalist Sofia James and graduate Dean's Medalist Hermelinda Hernandez Monjaras

The 2024 College of Arts and Humanities Dean’s Medalists were named at the Arts in Motion event on Friday, April 19, at the Fresno State Concert Hall.

2024 Arts in Motion: Meet the Students

April 18, 2024.Reading time 47 minutes.

Arts in Motion - Celebrating Student Excellence in the College of Arts and Humanities - photos of Dean's Medalist, marching band, mural painter and actors on stage.

Arts in Motion will be held at 4 p.m. Friday, April 19, at the Fresno State Concert Hall. During the event, one undergraduate and one graduate student of distinction will be presented as Dean’s Medalist.

Student of Distinction: Jane “Chloe” King – Department of Linguistics

April 15, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

Head shot of Chloe King framed by blue and red background with white brush strokes. Text says, "Jane 'Chloe' King Department of Linguistics M.A. in Linguistics"

“Chloe has consistently impressed me, along with most everyone else on the faculty, with her initiative and level of achievement.” Dr. Sean Fulop, professor and chair of the Department of Linguistics.

Powerful ‘Carmina Burana’ performance caps Arts and Humanities Showcase

April 5, 2024.Reading time 7 minutes.

The weeklong series of events kicks off at 4 p.m. Friday, April 19, with Arts in Motion, a celebration of the College of Arts and Humanities’ top students. The showcase culminates with two live performances of Carl Orff’s “Carmina Burana,” an emotional spectacle of music and might, at 7:30 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 26 and 27.

Fresno State music professors receive first prize in international competition

March 6, 2024.Reading time 1 minute.

A woman in a magenta dress leans on a piano and sings while a man in a black suit plays the piano.

Fresno State professors Dr. Maria Briggs, soprano, and Dr. Peter Klimo, piano, received first prize in the Doug Davis international competition for their performance of the art song cycle “Family Portraits” by Doug Davis.

FSR Underground’s “Artful Discourse” is now available as a Podcast!

February 16, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Text on a red background: Artful Discourse - FSR Underground

“Artful Discourse” is available on major podcast streaming services, including Spotify, Apple Podcast, YouTube, Amazon Music and more.

Meet the 2023-24 Dean’s Council Scholarship recipients

December 1, 2023.Reading time 19 minutes.

Head shots of ten Dean's Council Scholarship receipts. From top left to right: Alexandra Cota, Carli Elisa Medina, Devynn Brown, Jasmin Diaz, Jasmine Kaur. Bottom row left to right: Jovita Cancino Ortiz, Michael Steiner, Paulina Marin Contreras, Taeyo O’Connor, Taylor Carillo.

We proudly present some of this year’s Dean’s Council Endowed Scholarship recipients.

College of Arts and Humanities 2023 Holiday Gift Guide

November 27, 2023.Reading time 12 minutes.

An Adobe Firefly AI depiction of a Christmas tree with presents and falling snow in front of a old building with a warm glow.

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

How to support the Arts and Humanities on Day of Giving

November 1, 2023.Reading time 7 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.

Day of Giving (DOG) is Thursday, Nov. 2. For as little as $10, you can help support the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State.

The M.K. Gandhi Center: Inner Peace and Sarvodaya opens in the Fresno State Library

October 25, 2023.Reading time 20 minutes.

President Jiménez-Sandoval, Drs. Ravi and Naina Patel, and others stand in front of the M.K. Gandhi Center and cut a ribbon with oversized scissors.

“The center’s space in the library is appropriate. It is consistent with Fresno State’s dedication to diversity, discovery and distinction. The center also represents the values of justice, of equity, of respect, of inclusion.” ~ Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Fresno State President.