College of Arts and Humanities 2021 Gift Guide

December 7, 2021.Reading time 10 minutes.

Students, faculty, and alumni of the Fresno State College of Arts and Humanities have created some exciting products over the last year that would make fantastic gifts this holiday season!

New Faces: Virginia Patterson

November 22, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

We are excited to welcome Virginia Patterson as she joins the Department of Art and Design as the Assistant Professor in Graphic Design.

Meet Dean Honora Chapman

October 28, 2021.Reading time 2 minutes.

Dean Honora Chapman stands in front of 'Before the Devil Knows You're Dead' painting by Jeffrey Gibson.

Dr. Chapman was appointed Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities in May 2021.

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

Former Arts and Humanities dean, Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, appointed president of Fresno State

May 19, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval at a 2021 commencement ceremony.

The California State University (CSU) Board of Trustees has appointed Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Ph.D., to serve as the ninth president of California State University, Fresno. Jiménez-Sandoval currently serves as interim president of Fresno State.

Following an injury, master cellist Patricia Fronda turns to science to help fellow artists

February 15, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

After obtaining an injury to her hand, cellist Patricia Fronda was inspired to advocate for greater awareness of injury in the performing arts. She has now redirected her efforts towards the field of occupational therapy and hopes to provide musicians with more specialized treatments.

Study Greek classics, while in Greece

November 29, 2018.Reading time 3 minutes.

The 2019 Summer Trip to Greece, in partnership with the Paideia Institute, will take place in May. The trip offers students a unique opportunity to learn and see first-hand the area which many call the birthplace of Western Civilization. The program started in 2015 when Classics of Humanities Professors Curtis and Kristi Eastin created the “Summer Greek […]

Alum Spotlight: Dr. Sonja M. Brown reflects on the impact of her Fresno State mentors

October 31, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Fresno State College of Art and Humanities alum Dr. Sonja M. Brown continues her success in academia as the new Vice President for Academic Affairs at Great Basin College in Nevada. Although the transition to administration is one that Brown stated she could not have anticipated, she remembers how instrumental her Fresno State professors were […]

Featured Supporter: Ben and Clarice Krikorian

February 16, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

Over the years, Ben and Clarice Krikorian have formed a deep connection with the College of Arts and Humanities. Since 2010, the Krikorians have made it easier for Fresno State students who chose to follow their passion and study the arts. They established an orchestra scholarship and a piano scholarship. The scholarships go to a music student studying in those areas.

Be an Ambassador for the College of Arts and Humanities!

August 30, 2017.Reading time 1 minute.

Are you passionate about the College of Arts and Humanities? Share your enthusiasm with others Fresno State students! Sign up today to be an ambassador for our college. Student Ambassadors are instrumental in connecting the College to the broader Central Valley community, as well as making potential students and their parents aware of the important educational opportunities that can be obtained through our College and the University.