Finding Humanity in Prison
While the bachelor’s degree looks great on paper to the parole board, the humanities courses have taught incarcerated individuals to reflect on their past and write their own story for their future.
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Communication alumnus serves as Delano city council member
After graduating, Salvador Solorio-Ruiz returned to his hometown of Delano because he felt an obligation to help build up the community that raised him.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Jessica Bonstein – Department of Communication
Jessica Bonstein is a graduate student receiving her M.A. in communication and is the graduate Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Communication.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Bianca Palma – Department of Communication
Biance Palma is an undergraduate student receiving her B.A. in communication and minoring in media, communications and journalism and English literature. She is the Dean’s Medal nominee from the Department of Communication.
Read MoreValley State Prison students debate Fresno State Barking Bulldogs
Valley State Prison (VSP) hosted its first-ever formal debate between incarcerated college students and visiting Fresno State students.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Jasmine Ibal-Nolasco
“I plan to be the first person in my family with ‘Ph.D.’ after her name. I am hopeful for the new relationships that I will make in my future, and I am grateful that it has all started within the space of Fresno State.”
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Melissa Tejeda
“I will take all the skills obtained in my communication degree and strive for social justice and inclusivity among my peers, not only in my career but wherever life takes me.”
Read MoreAlum Robert Ortega, Jr. receives national award from Sigma Nu Fraternity
The Sigma Nu Fraternity announced that recent Fresno State alumnus Robert Ortega, Jr. received their “Alpha Alumni Chapter Affiliate Award” for the 2020-2021 academic year.
Read MoreAmanda Cockerham, Department of Communication, M.A. Student of Distinction
“I’m grateful to my family for providing me with unconditional support and moral courage, and I am indebted to my outstanding graduate professors for encouraging me intellectually and personally through my journey.”
Read MoreHunter Sansom, Department of Communication Student of Distinction
“I feel as though my academic career has been defined by the perseverance and dedication to passion that my family instilled in me.”
Read MoreBarking Bulldogs Debate Team shines in San Diego
Last weekend, Oct 5 and 6, the Barking Bulldogs traveled to San Diego to participate in the Aztec Invitational Forensics Tournament hosted by San Diego State University. A total of 22 teams participated in the tournament and Fresno State Barking Bulldogs shined amongst them.
Read MoreNew Faces: Communication Dept. welcomes Dr. Sergio F. Juárez
We are excited to welcome Dr. Sergio F. Juárez to the Communication Studies program.
Read MoreBarking Bulldogs finish fall semester with big success at CSU Northridge
The Fresno State Barking Bulldogs wrapped up their Fall 2018 season with an excellent team performance at CSU Northridge on Nov. 2 through 4, with the Bulldogs placing third overall in the policy debate sweepstakes. Sweepstakes awards are an important team milestone because they are based on the performance of every Fresno State debater at […]
Read MoreCommunication students organize TEDxFresnoState event
Five speakers and one musician took to the TEDx stage in the Wahlberg Recital Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 14 for an afternoon designed to discover new ideas and spark conversations within our community. The event was curated by Dr. Marnel Niles Goins, Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Communication, and organized by her […]
Read MoreTwo new Communication professors expand department offerings
~ By Lisa Maria Boyles, communications specialist for the College of Arts and Humanities Fresno State’s Department of Communication teaches students about the communication skills people need to function effectively in teaching, business, law, the communication professions, public service, politics and management. Two new faculty hires for the 2017-18 academic year bring greater depth to […]
Read MoreDr. Niles Goins elected VP of the WSCA
Dr. Marnel Niles Goins, a Fresno State professor in the Department of Communication, has been elected as vice president for the Western States Communication Association, a professional organization for communication scholars.
Read MoreCineCulture spring lineup begins with ‘Extra-Terrestrials (Extraterrestres)’
The Fresno State CineCulture Series kicks off its spring 2018 lineup of film screenings with “Extra-Terrestrials (Extra Terrestias)” at 5:30 p.m. Friday, Jan. 26. The CineCulture Club promotes cultural awareness through film and post-screening discussions.
Read MoreTop 10 stories of 2017
Here’s a look back at our Top 10 Arts and Humanities stories for all of 2017: No. 10: New Faces: Dr. Gina Sandí-Díaz, Theatre Arts No. 9: New Faces: Art and Design welcomes two new professors No. 8: Three from College of Arts and Humanities named 2017 Fulbright recipients No. 7: New Faces: Four new […]
Read More2 CAH professors named ‘Professor of the Game’ during 2017 football season
Two professors in the College of Arts and Humanities were named “Professor of the Game” during Fresno State football games during the 2017 season — Dr. Kathy Adams and Dr. Tina Fernandes Botts.
Read MoreCineCulture presents ‘Frame by Frame’ Oct. 20
After decades of war and an oppressive Taliban regime, four Afghan photojournalists face the realities of building a free press in a country left to stand on its own.
Read More‘The Other Eye on Afghanistan: Photographs by Farzana Wahidy’
The Department of Art and Design in collaboration with the Center for Creativity and the Arts, present, “The Other Eye on Afghanistan: Photographs by Farzana Wahidy,” opening on Oct. 9 and continuing through 26 in the Phebe Conley Art Gallery in the Conley Art Building. “The Other Eye on Afghanistan: Photographs by Farzana Wahidy” is […]
Read MoreBarking Bulldogs have strong showing at San Francisco tournament
Last weekend, the Barking Bulldogs Debate Team attended the Golden Gates Debate Tournament at California State University, San Francisco and had a very strong showing.
Read MoreNEW FACES: Two new professors join the Department of Communication
Dr. Robert B. Lull and Dr. Brian Cozen join the Department of Communication as assistant professors, both with scientific communication backgrounds.
Read MoreCommunication chair will participate in ‘1984’ panel on April 4
Dr. Douglas Fraleigh, chair of Fresno State’s Department of Communication and a Freedom of Speech scholar, will be part of a panel discussion about the importance of free speech and the arts following a free screening of the movie “1984” on Tuesday, April 4. The event will take place at 5:30 p.m. at the Community Media Access […]
Read MoreThousands of K-6 students came to Fresno State for Peach Blossom Festival in March
~ By Lisa Maria Boyles, communications specialist for the College of Arts and Humanities It was 9:15 a.m. – just enough time for a last-minute potty break before performances began 15 minutes later in the Wahlberg Recital Hall. As 19 students from Neutra Elementary School in Lemoore tromped toward the restrooms down the hall of the […]
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