President’s Lecture Series presents author Mallika Chopra as part of Gandhi Center opening

October 10, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

The M.K. Gandhi Center: Inner Peace and Sarvodaya will hold a grand opening event at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at its new location at the Fresno State Library (Room 3109).

Students and faculty at forefront of inter-religious exchange at the Parliament of the World’s Religions

September 11, 2023.Reading time 16 minutes.

Dr. Veena Howard and the six Fresno State Students pose for a photo at the Parliament of World Religions

Fresno State students and faculty traveled to Chicago this August to attend the Parliament of the World’s Religions. The parliament is an organization whose goal is to cultivate harmony between the religions and spiritualities of the world and was attended by religious leaders and followers, scholars and students.

Students inspire during commencement season

May 24, 2023.Reading time 27 minutes.

Graduate Dean's Medalist Mialise Carney, Dean Honora Chapman and Undergraduate Dean's Medalist Lucca Lorenzi in full regalia on the Fresno State campus.

We are excited to acknowledge the achievements of our College’s most accomplished students. From the creative artists to the humanists, every scholarship winner and Student of Distinction reflects the experimentation, compassion, and curiosity that Fresno State fosters.

9 questions with retiring philosophy chair Dr. Robert Maldonado

May 23, 2023.Reading time 16 minutes.

Dr. Robert Maldonado, professor and chair of the Department of Philosophy, is retiring this fall. He has been with Fresno State since 1991. We sat down with Dr. Maldonado to hear more about his 32 years at Fresno State and his future plans following retirement.

2023 Arts in Motion recognizes the college’s top students

April 14, 2023.Reading time 18 minutes.

Arts in Motion - Celebrating Student Excellence. Photos of the 2022 President's Medalist Audia Dixon and Steven Hensley along with a bass drummer in the Rose Parade, a painter working on a mural and actors on stage.

Student of Distinction: Omar Perez

April 11, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

“A key takeaway from ancient philosophy is the idea that philosophy is not only a form of study; rather, it is a way of life. [D]espite facing adversities, one is still able to bloom.”

The 2023 Arts and Humanities Showcase

March 13, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

The Arts and Humanities Showcase offers a unique opportunity, through various performances, exhibits, lectures and workshops, to immerse yourself in the creativity and cultural diversity of Fresno State’s talented students.

M.K. Gandhi Center hosts a screening of ‘Kasturba Gandhi: Accidental Activist’ film

February 16, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

A free screening will be held at 6 p.m. Thursday, March 16, at the Peters Educational Center.

‘Freedom Inside’ author gives talk on meditation in prisons

February 16, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

? Author and educator Farah Godrej will present a lecture on her book “Freedom Inside? Yoga Meditation in the Carceral State” at 3 p.m. Monday, March 6, on Zoom.

Kapoor focuses on expanding the Peace Garden legacy after stepping away from classroom

January 26, 2023.Reading time 15 minutes.

Dr. Kapoor stands at a podium at in the Peace Garden at Fresno State.

Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor taught his philosophy class for the last time in the fall of 2022, marking the end of an era.