Bulldog Marching Band selected as 2023 Rose Parade participant

November 8, 2021.Reading time 3 minutes.

Bulldog Marching Band members cheer as they learn they will be playing at the Rose Bowl.

The Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band was selected by the Tournament of Roses Association as an official participant of the 2023 Rose Parade on Jan. 2, 2023, in Pasadena.

Interior Design program transforms into an award-winning powerhouse

September 15, 2021.Reading time 9 minutes.

“My mission as an interior designer is to create sustainable environments that balance aesthetics with functionality and enhance the wellbeing of the community.” ~ Alex Tsung

Kudos to Fresno Writers — Spring 2021

June 24, 2021.Reading time 38 minutes.

Kudos to #FresnoWriters - Creative Writing Program & Department of English

Kudos to #FresnoWriters is an ongoing series on the Fresno State MFA blog, celebrating the professional accomplishments of students, alumni, and faculty in Fresno State’s Creative Writing Program and the Department of English.

Theatre students win national acting awards

June 7, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

Arium Andrews and Jimmy Haynie in "Fat Pig"

The winners of all eight regional festivals typically travel to Washington, D.C. to compete at the National Festival at the Kennedy Center. However, due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the festival had to be postponed.

Inspired for life: Recent Arts and Humanities grads see early success

May 28, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

Interior Design graduate throws her arms wide during commencement at Bulldog Stadium.

We celebrate and congratulate those recent alums who have found their path forward.

Arts and Humanities Students celebrate at in-person commencement

May 19, 2021.Reading time 17 minutes.

The breeze rejuvenated as it passed through the masked students in the warm May evening while graduates congregated outside Bulldog Stadium ahead of commencement. For many, this was among the first gatherings in the 14 months since the quarantine lockdown

Six student designs win gold in regional ADDY Awards

May 7, 2021.Reading time 11 minutes.

Five Fresno State graphic design students have won six gold awards in the American Advertising Federation Regional ADDY Awards

Dean’s Medalist: Caleb Charles

April 13, 2021.Reading time 7 minutes.

“From a young age, I have recognized the injustices found in society towards people of color, and this has provided the fuel for my ambition.” ~ Caleb Charles

Dean’s Medalist: Harrison Martin

April 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

“[I]t’s my lifelong goal to continue showing the joys of interconnected humanities to more future young minds in Fresno.” ~ Harrison Martin

Standard Bearer: Teya Juarez

April 13, 2021.Reading time 5 minutes.

“Theatre has always captivated me in the way it holds up a mirror to society and tells the stories of the people within it.” ~ Teya Juarez