$5 million Mellon Foundation grant lays foundation for humanities paid internship program

May 22, 2024.Reading time 7 minutes.

Arts and Humanities student holds her diploma at commencement.

“It is the single largest gift to the College of Arts and Humanities in Fresno State history.” ~ Dr. Honora Chapman

Mellon Foundation awards Fresno State $5 million for humanities internships

April 22, 2024.Reading time 4 minutes.

A Fresno State Graduate in a black cap and gown with a red and blue sash is illuminated by lights during graduation.

Fresno State is one of five public colleges and universities receiving funding from the Mellon Foundation to establish paid internship programs for humanities majors.

Featured Supporter: Lilia Gonzales-Chávez

May 22, 2023.Reading time 11 minutes.

“I believe we are called to make this world better than when we found it. If we support students to be the best that they can be, they will go forward in whatever way they identify, to make our world better.”

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.

Meet our 2022-23 Italian Studies Scholarship Recipients

August 30, 2022.Reading time 13 minutes.

Top (left to right): Abigail Olguin-Serna, AnnMarie Kornele, Audra Burwell and Kathy Franco. Bottom row (left to right): Monica King, Nayeli Guerrero, Regina Rivera and Valerie Kurylo.

We proudly present some of this year’s Italian Studies scholarship recipients. Your support plays a direct role in ensuring these students’ success. As they graduate and find their place in the community, they are destined to elevate our lives and become an inspiration for life.

Ray S. Doumanian and Jacqueline Doumanian receive Top Dog Outstanding Alumni Award

April 28, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

The Top Dog Alumni Awards will be televised on ABC 30 at 7 p.m. (PDT) on Sunday, May 1, and streamed online for those outside the Fresno area.

Featured supporters – Dennis and Cheryl Woods

November 16, 2016.Reading time 9 minutes.

Our College transforms the lives of our students and raises the quality of life in our Valley thanks to the support of people who believe in our mission. Gifts to the College allow us to provide scholarship support to students, enrich the development of our faculty, and build our resources and facilities. To that end, Dennis […]

Inspire a Child – Adopt a School

October 7, 2016.Reading time 2 minutes.

For more than 50 years, Fresno State’s Theatre for Young Audiences has provided college students with performance and touring experience, while providing quality theatre productions for children throughout theValley. Arts education programs have shown to improve the developmental growth of school-aged children, while lowering delinquency and truancy rates in at-risk youth. Unfortunately, due to the restriction of school budgets, arts programs […]

Transform lives in the College of Arts and Humanities

August 12, 2016.Reading time 3 minutes.

The College of Arts and Humanities is fundamental to the University and to our greater community. Every student at the University comes through our College to complete their general education requirements. With 150 full-time faculty members, the College of Arts and Humanities serves more than 8,000 students, representing a third of Fresno State’s student population. The […]