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.

Printmaking crosses artistic genres creating duplicative pieces for the people

December 13, 2022.Reading time 12 minutes.

Samuel Diaz with a blue apron on demonstrates wood block printing in three images. In the first image, he is applying black ink a woodblock with a roller, in the second image he is rolling the inked artwork through a relief press. The final image shows the white, gray and black self-portrait piece.

Printmaking focuses on photography and various printing techniques within a backdrop of Illustration, graphic design, photography, and book printing.

Featured Supporter: Jane Bedrosian

December 13, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

Jane Bedrosian in a pink top and standing in front of a lawn with fall leave trees in the background.

Jane says being involved in the community is not about her. It’s about doing what she can to better the lives of others and helping them find their inspiration for life.

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.

The Bulldog Marching Band’s future is roses in Pasadena after fundraising goal is met

October 26, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

The Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band marches into Valley Children's Stadium.

It’s official. The Bulldog Marching Band has exceeded its fundraising goals, and they are headed to the 2023 Rose Parade!

Featured Supporter: Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation

October 26, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

The Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation (FAFF) announced the creation of two new scholarships to be awarded to graphic design students in the Department of Art, Design and Art History and students in the Media, Communications, and Journalism (MCJ) departments.

Advertising Foundation creates first ever Graphic Design endowed scholarship at Fresno State

September 28, 2022.Reading time 2 minutes.

Graphic design student photos on a wall during an exhibit.

The Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation announced the creation of two new scholarships to be awarded to students in the Art, Design and Art History and the MCJ departments.

Meet our 2022-23 Italian Studies Scholarship Recipients

August 30, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

Top (left to right): Abigail Olguin-Serna, AnnMarie Kornele, Audra Burwell and Kathy Franco. Bottom row (left to right): Monica King, Nayeli Guerrero, Regina Rivera and Valerie Kurylo.

We proudly present some of this year’s Italian Studies scholarship recipients. Your support plays a direct role in ensuring these students’ success. As they graduate and find their place in the community, they are destined to elevate our lives and become an inspiration for life.

Dean’s Council supporter Antonio Petrosino receives an honorary doctorate

June 24, 2022.Reading time 11 minutes.

A boy of about 11 years old, Antonio Petrosino, watched as this mix of soldiers from around the world passed through his town of Coperchia, in the mountains just north of Salerno in Southern Italy. He would try to observe the soldiers who spoke different languages and came from diverse cultures.

Ray S. Doumanian and Jacqueline Doumanian receive Top Dog Outstanding Alumni Award

April 28, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

The Top Dog Alumni Awards will be televised on ABC 30 at 7 p.m. (PDT) on Sunday, May 1, and streamed online for those outside the Fresno area.