English symposium traces hope across boundaries

December 1, 2022.Reading time 6 minutes.

Manuel Muñoz in a blue denim jacket and left hand in his hair. Photo by Manuel Muñoz

Author and Central Valley native Manuel Muñoz will deliver the keynote address for Fresno State’s sixth annual Students of English Studies Association symposium on December 8 and 9. The theme of this year’s symposium is “Transcending Boundaries: Finding Hope in the Now.”

Shakespeare’s ‘Comedy of Errors’ ushers in the holiday season

November 22, 2022.Reading time 4 minutes.

Illustration depicts two mirrored men, one with a baby blue suit and one with a pink suit and top hats on a beach in front of palm trees and colorful beach condos.

“The Comedy of Errors” tells the story of two sets of identical twins accidentally separated at birth.

Four top jazz artists assemble for ‘Jazz Camp’ concert

November 22, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Damion Reid holds a snare drum, Brandon Eugene Owens plays his base guitar, Gerald Clayton and Keyon Harrold plays a trumpet at Sunset.

The Fresno State Jazz Orchestra, under the direction of Richard Giddens, Jr., will perform along with the ensemble “Jazz Camp,” featuring four widely recognized jazz musicians, Keyon Harrold, Brandon Eugene Owens, Gerald Clayton and Damion Reid.

‘Winter Evening’ album features Fresno State faculty and staff

November 22, 2022.Reading time 1 minute.

Dr. Maria Briggs reclines in front of a deep red tapestry wearing a deep red dress with the flower paisley shawl.

The collection of luscious romantic songs by Tchaikowsky, Rachmaninov, Medtner and others written to the poetry of Pushkin, Goethe and Baudelaire was released through Centaur Records and is available on most streaming platforms.

The Bulldog Marching Band’s future is roses in Pasadena after fundraising goal is met

October 26, 2022.Reading time 8 minutes.

The Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band marches into Valley Children's Stadium.

It’s official. The Bulldog Marching Band has exceeded its fundraising goals, and they are headed to the 2023 Rose Parade!

Language HUB supports international students on the Women’s Basketball team

October 26, 2022.Reading time 10 minutes.

Elif Bayrak is posing by laying down on the ground with a basketball under her head.

“Communication is one of the most important things on the court. We are always communicating with our teammates both on and off the court. They all speak English, so I need to speak English with them too.” ~ Elif Bayrak

Library careers offer English alumni a collection of opportunities

October 26, 2022.Reading time 24 minutes.

Taylor Petersen posing with a skeleton, smiling.

Dozens of English Department alumni over the years have gone on to develop successful library careers.

The Collegian celebrates 100 years of student journalism

October 26, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

Editor-in-Chief Jannah Geraldo posing in-front of the The Collegian.

The Collegian offers students real-world experience on campus that can lead to well-paying jobs in media, advertising and beyond.

Study abroad is back!

October 26, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

the image shows many Fresno State students in abroad, site seeing.

The MCLL department is working with the study abroad office to arrange exciting courses that are academically worthwhile, economically feasible, and degree-enhancing while giving students a life-changing educational experience.