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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Fresno State Students Present at UNESCO World Press Freedom Day in Chile
Communications and Journalism students joined Assistant Professor Hanayo Oya at the prestigious World Press Freedom Day Conference in Santiago, Chile.
Read More2024 Top Dog honors CAH alumni Nicole Linder and Jim Boren
The Top Dog Alumni Awards recognize a select group of Fresno State alumni who have made significant contributions to their community and whose accomplishments, affiliations and careers have enriched the legacy of excellence at Fresno State.
Read MoreFresnoland and SJV Water take top honors in 2024 Gruner Awards
Story by Jim Boren, director of the Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State.
Read MoreStudent of Distinction: Jennifer-Juliette Marissa Riojas – Department of Media, Communications and Journalism
“The MCJ department and College of Arts and Humanities have nurtured my creativity, gave me the opportunity to make new lifelong connections and the courage to follow my dreams of becoming a filmmaker.” ~ Jennifer-Juliette Marissa Riojas
Read MoreMCJ professor works as co-producer on ‘Turning Point’ Netflix series
As the March 12 release of the “Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War” Netflix series approaches, excitement is building in the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism and across Fresno State.
Read MorePBBI to premiere new oral history film at Fall Showcase
The Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI) will premiere its new oral history film project, “Untold Stories: The Portuguese Festa in Central California.”
Read MoreFresno Bee and Mariposa Gazette take top honors at Gruner Awards
The Fresno Bee and the Mariposa Gazette won top honors on April 19 at the 35th annual George F. Gruner Awards journalism competition for news publications in the Central San Joaquin Valley.
Read MoreMialise Carney and Lucca Lorenzi named Arts and Humanities 2023 Dean’s Medalist
Mialise Carney and Lucca Lorenzi were named the 2023 Dean’s Medalist for the College of Arts and Humanities during the Arts in Motion ceremony on Saturday, April 15, in the Concert Hall.
Read MoreStudents help non-profit dog rescue with recruitment and donations
“If life is drab, get a lab!”
Read MoreThe Collegian celebrates 100 years of student journalism
The Collegian offers students real-world experience on campus that can lead to well-paying jobs in media, advertising and beyond.
Read More‘Pup Culture’ website entertains while students learn
The Bulldog Pup Culture website is Fresno State students’ take on everything pop culture. Created by Munro’s fall 2021 Digital Editing class (MCJ 104), students decided the theme and the coverage to be mainly focused on music, fashion, video games, movies/streaming, health and campus life.
Read MoreToday on Fresno State Focus (in Spanish)
Anchors Lily Gonzales of Concord and Ana Cruz Lopez of San Joaquin will look at the University’s decision to rename the Henry Madden Library in this week’s Spanish show.
Read MoreMCJ Hall of Fame celebration honors alumni and former faculty, raises funds for scholarships
The hybrid event will be held in person at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 17, at Fresno State’s University Dining Hall. Tickets are $50 and are limited to the first 50 registrants. For the first time, the celebration will also be streamed live through Zoom and later broadcast on CMAC.tv. Tickets for the virtual event are $8.
Read MoreElementary school renamed for former Fresno State professor Roger Tatarian
The Fresno Unified School Board voted on Oct. 13 to change the name of the Forkner Elementary School to H. Roger Tatarian Elementary School in honor of the award-winning journalist, Fresno State alumnus and faculty member.
Read MoreThis week on Fresno State Focus: Campus safety, Man of God and Big Fresno Fair
This week on Fresno State Focus, Anchors Noah Chavez of Fowler and Lily Gonzalez of Concord look at campus safety. Lily will talk with public information officer Tony Botti, who has tips to keep students safe on campus.
Read MoreSymposium focuses on ‘Health Care Reporting in a Pandemic’
Top health care journalists from around the country will join the Roger Tatarian Symposium for ‘On the Front Lines: Health Care Reporting in a Pandemic’ at 6 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 13 on Zoom.
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 MoreLucca Lorenzi dives deep into PR with goal of helping children’s hospital
Lucca Lorenzi had come home from being a camp counselor when he felt something in his nose and thought he was coming down with the flu. However, the situation quickly deteriorated.
Read MoreSolution-focused panel to discuss violence against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
Communications director and former journalist Zara Arboleda will moderate the panel discussion, “Violence Against Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders: A Conversation About Solutions” at 5 p.m. Tuesday, May 4 on Zoom. Registration is free and the community is invited to join.
Read MoreThis week on Fresno State focus…
How student parents are navigating online learning, grad boxes, and volunteering.
Read More‘Untold Stories’ documentary highlights Portuguese-American history along Highway 99
The Fresno State Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI) and the Media, Communication and Journalism (MCJ) department have combined to create the documentary film “Untold Stories: Portuguese-Americans along the 99 Corridor.”
Read MoreNew program provides paid pathway for aspiring journalists of color
In September, The Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State announced the Central Valley Journalists of Color program’s creation. Their goal is to increase diversity, particularly under-represented Black journalists, in San Joaquin Valley Newsrooms.
Read MoreAndrea Marin Contreras, Department of Media, Communications and Journalism Student of Distinction
“Without experiencing pain and poverty when my family immigrated to the United States, I wouldn’t have been able to accomplish everything that I have done so far. The incredible support system I have—my teachers and family—motivates me to keep striving.”
Read MoreNewsTrain workshop to be held at Fresno State in 2020
NewsTrain is a low cost, touring workshop designed to provide training in digital skills, knowledge and information to journalists, newsroom and media professionals, communication specialists, professors and students.
Read MoreNEW FACES: Media, Communications and Journalism
The MCJ Department welcomes two new professors: Dr. Nancy Van Leuven and Dr. Wes Wise.
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