Printmaking crosses artistic genres creating duplicative pieces for the people

December 13, 2022.Reading time 12 minutes.

Samuel Diaz with a blue apron on demonstrates wood block printing in three images. In the first image, he is applying black ink a woodblock with a roller, in the second image he is rolling the inked artwork through a relief press. The final image shows the white, gray and black self-portrait piece.

Printmaking focuses on photography and various printing techniques within a backdrop of Illustration, graphic design, photography, and book printing.

College of Arts and Humanities 2022 Gift Guide

November 29, 2022.Reading time 15 minutes.

Red miniture Fresno sign next to a North Pole sign made from a drinking straw and piece of paper in front of a blurry gingerbread house.

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

New Faces: Nicola Olsen

September 20, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

We are excited to welcome Nicola Olsen as she joins the Department of Theatre and Dance as Assistant Professor of Piano. She teaches Drama 137 Creative Dramatics, Drama 136(S) Puppetry, Drama 138A Children’s Theatre and Drama 138B Children’s Theatre.

New Faces: Michael Krikorian

September 19, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Michael Krikorian returns to his alma mater, Fresno State, as he joins the Department of Music as an Associate Professor.

Dr. Hrag Papazian named Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies

August 15, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Dr. Papazian has been named as the 19th Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan visiting Professor in Armenian Studies at Fresno State for the Fall 2022 semester.

2022 English graduates embrace risk, improvisation, creativity

May 11, 2022.Reading time 25 minutes.

Facing obstacles of all kinds — including earning the bulk of their degrees in a global pandemic — these 2022 graduates of Fresno State’s English Department have all found ways to use writing and literature to thrive.

University Theatre Celebrates 25 Seasons of Love with Pulitzer and Tony Award-winning Musical

April 27, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Students rehearse for "Rent" in the University Theatre.

The acclaimed and influential musical makes its Fresno State University Theatre debut on May 6th. Under the direction of J. Daniel Herring, the production features a cast of 20 Fresno State students, alumni, and community members.

‘Day of Percussion’ brings competition, masterclasses and performances for students across the western US

April 27, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Percussionist perform in the Fresno State Concert Hall

Students from around the western United States will compete in the West Region Day of Percussion, a competitive solo and ensemble festival offered by the Percussive Arts Society on Friday and Saturday, April 29 and 30.

Peach Blossom returns to Fresno State after pandemic

April 27, 2022.Reading time 5 minutes.

Elementary School children practice for their Peach Blossom Performance.

This year’s 64th annual Peach Blossom Festival marked the beginning of a return to normalcy for students. This first post-Covid festival drew nearly 1,000 students, plus parents, chaperones, and spectators, to the Fresno State campus.

Genocide survivor teaches lessons from the holocaust

April 21, 2022.Reading time 7 minutes.

“As we finally crossed the border into Germany, the bus stopped. People got out and ran to a nearby grocery store to buy something to eat,” Becirbegovic said. “We were starving, but didn’t have any money left.”