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.

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.

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.

Featured Supporter: The Ravi and Naina Patel Foundation

April 27, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

Left to right: Amar Patel, Naina Patel, Ravi Patel and Rashi Patel

“Whether we believe in it or not, the universe is interested in the greater good of everybody. It’s the impulse of life which promotes the wellbeing from the smallest of seeds to the biggest of elephants. The only way to be connected to the music of life is to be interested in the greater good of the universe.” ~ Dr. Ravi Patel

Featured Supporter: Barlow Der Mugrdechian

May 5, 2021.Reading time 6 minutes.

Prof. Der Mugrdechian began teaching at Fresno State in 1985. Since 2008 he has been the Berberian Coordinator of the Armenian Studies Program and Director of the Center for Armenian Studies at Fresno State.

Featured Supporter: tony sanders

March 1, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

“I love storytelling. I love a good story. I love theater’s ability to tell a story in the moment and the power that an artist possesses to make choices in that moment, and the connection between artist and audience in that moment.”

Featured Supporter: Saundra Stubblefield

October 7, 2020.Reading time 6 minutes.

“I think the arts give us not only beauty but pose questions as well as portray reality.” ~ Sandy Stubblefield

Featured Supporter: Miguel A. Gastelum

February 11, 2020.Reading time 5 minutes.

Miguel A. Gastelum is a Graduates of the Last Decade (G.O.L.D.) Dean’s Council member, a program that enables recent alumni to support the college through membership for as little as $10 per month. He’s always been passionate about Fresno State and, as a G.O.L.D. level donor, he believes in providing students with opportunities to enrich their education and time spent at the university.

Featured Supporter: James Cardella

October 24, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

It was 1952 when an eight-year-old Jim Cardella, accompanied by his parents, left his home in Firebaugh to board the “California Zephyr” train in Oakland and begin an epic journey that took him nearly halfway around the world.

Featured supporter: Michael Giovannetti

September 24, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

“I cannot imagine my life without the presence, friendship, and the unconditional support of teachers, administrators, colleagues, and friends from Fresno State.”