Featured Supporter: Dennis Morgigno
“When you give somebody that opportunity and they flourish, for us, there’s no better feeling.” ~ Dennis Morgigno
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“When you give somebody that opportunity and they flourish, for us, there’s no better feeling.” ~ Dennis Morgigno
Read More“Me giving of my time…and my monetary support is important because I want people to have the same opportunities that I had.” ~ Ronald Ballecer
Read MoreInspired by the work of the Endowed Chair in Jain and Hindu Dharma at Fresno State, over ten new philanthropic partners added gifts to the fund to ensure that Jain and Hindu Dharma studies are taught in perpetuity.
Read MoreFor 30 years, Carla Millar was a constant presence in the College of Arts and Humanities dean’s office at Fresno State, where one of her duties was coordinating the London semester and the London winter intersession program. Now retired, she continues supporting students.
Read More“I believe that if you’ve been blessed with whatever gifts you have, you need to give back.”
Read MoreDr. Prescott Winter’s reflections on his parents’ legacy are heartwarming. He fondly recalls how their dedication to music and the community provided a supportive environment for both their family and their Fresno State family.
Read MoreShirley Bruegman’s journey began in the heartland of Nebraska, where vast fields stretched across low rolling hills. Her humble beginnings on a farm would lay the foundation for a remarkable story of dedication to education, passion for the arts, and a commitment to making a difference.
Read MoreProud of his heritage, Randy Ataíde created the first scholarship fund through the Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI).
Read More“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.”
Read MoreJane says being involved in the community is not about her. It’s about doing what she can to better the lives of others and helping them find their inspiration for life.
Read MoreThe Fresno Advertising Federation Foundation (FAFF) announced the creation of two new scholarships to be awarded to graphic design students in the Department of Art, Design and Art History and students in the Media, Communications, and Journalism (MCJ) departments.
Read MoreA boy of about 11 years old, Antonio Petrosino, watched as this mix of soldiers from around the world passed through his town of Coperchia, in the mountains just north of Salerno in Southern Italy. He would try to observe the soldiers who spoke different languages and came from diverse cultures.
Read More“It was so dangerous. They plant bombs in the street so any car that goes there explodes. You also can’t tell if it’s going to happen to you or the other person because it happened to other people before me or after me.”
Read More“I love knowing that I am supporting the endeavors of our current students, especially for those who may be struggling to stay in college due to costs.”
Read MoreProf. Der Mugrdechian began teaching at Fresno State in 1985. Since 2008 he has been the Berberian Coordinator of the Armenian Studies Program and Director of the Center for Armenian Studies at Fresno State.
Read More“I love storytelling. I love a good story. I love theater’s ability to tell a story in the moment and the power that an artist possesses to make choices in that moment, and the connection between artist and audience in that moment.”
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