Dr. Talin Suciyan named 21st Kazan Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies

January 28, 2025.Reading time 3 minutes.

Dr. Talin Suciyan in front of a tan wall.

“The Kazan Visiting Professorship offers scholars a unique opportunity to work on topics of their choice, covering the wide range of Armenian studies.” ~ Dr. Talin Suciyan

Dr. Simon Maghakyan Named 20th Kazan Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies

September 3, 2024.Reading time 3 minutes.

Dr. Simon Maghakyan, a political scientist known for his pioneering forensic and theoretical research on heritage and security, has been named the 20th Kazan Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies at California State University, Fresno, for the Fall 2024 semester.

Nixon, Reagan adviser Ken Khachigian to discuss his experiences ‘Behind Closed Doors’

August 21, 2024.Reading time 5 minutes.

Ken Khachigian stands in front of a window overlooking city skyscrapers in a grey suit and purple tie.

A Central Valley native, Khachigian was Reagan’s chief speechwriter, trusted political adviser and “go-to” counsel for the president and first lady in campaigns and political crises.

Armenian Series adds three new books

October 25, 2023.Reading time 13 minutes.

Armenian Series book covers stacked on top of each other.

The Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State continues to be a prominent publisher of all things Armenian with installments 18, 19 and 20 of the Armenian Series.

International conference examines ‘Microhistories in Armenian Studies’

September 7, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Headshots of conference presenters. Top left to right: Victoria Abrahamyan, Hans-Lukas Kieser, Robert Sukiasyan, Umit Kurt. Bottom left to right: Ara Sarafian, Sam Dolbee, Hazal Ozdemir, Barlow Der Murgrdechian

“Microhistories in Armenian Studies,” a two-day international conference organized by the Fresno State Armenian Studies Program, will be held on Sept. 22-23 on the Fresno State campus.

Works of Armenian sculptor Yervant Gojabashian come to Fresno State

April 4, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Artist Yervant Gojabashian with one of his sculptures.

Internationally renowned, Gojabashian’s exhibits have appeared in major cities worldwide, and now, the community is invited to experience his works on display at Fresno State.

Director and producer to present screening of ‘Back to Ashtarak’ at Fresno State

February 27, 2023.Reading time 2 minutes.

Back to Ashtarak a film by Tigran Nersisian poster depicts a pencil drawing of a man's back with the poster text on his shirt. Through the shirt is a background of mountains and a country side.

Director Tigran Nersisian and producer Armen Karaoglanian will present their film “Back to Ashtarak” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 10, in the University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium.

Dr. Tanner Akçam to speak on the first decision of the Armenian Genocide

February 27, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Historian Dr. Taner Akçam in front of book shelves.

Historian Dr. Taner Akçam will speak on “The First Decision of the Armenian Genocide and the Role of the Kurds in Ottoman Documents” at 7 p.m. Friday, March 3, in the University Business Center, Alice Peters Auditorium.

Dr. Dennis Papazian to speak on his book ‘Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey’

February 17, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

Cover of "Dr. Dennis Papazian’s memoir From My Life and Thought: Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey" depicts a typewriter and two postcards, one of Dr. Papazian and the other of the

Dr. Dennis Papazian’s memoir “From My Life and Thought: Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey” was published in 2022 by the Armenian Series of the Press at California State University, Fresno.

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.