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Institute for Media and Public Trust secures major grant to propel Journalists of Color training program
The California Endowment grant will help fortify the ongoing success of its pioneering journalism training program.
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 MoreIn memoriam: Dr. Ernesto Palomino
A memorial service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Friday, Dec. 15, at St. John’s Cathedral in Downtown Fresno. The Mass will be followed by a reception from 1-3 p.m. at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery at Fresno State.
Read More17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals is central to new French language curriculum
What sets this new French curriculum apart is its focus, pedagogy and distribution.
Read MoreArt student studies tiny figurine in Denmark and posits new view of Viking iconography
The tiny figurine from Late Iron Age Scandinavia is called the “Valkyrie from Hårby.” It was found in 2012 by an amateur archeologist. The piece was shaped in silver and gilded with a thin layer of gold.
Read MoreEnglish symposium navigates, reconstructs environment
Author, translator, and Stanford University professor Roanne L. Kantor will deliver the keynote address for Fresno State’s seventh annual Students of English Studies Association symposium.
Read MoreCollege of Arts and Humanities 2023 Holiday Gift Guide
Students, faculty and alumni of the College of Arts and Humanities have created some exciting products that would make fantastic gifts this holiday season!
Read MoreJazz Festival concert features trumpeter and composer Dan Rosenboom
Mark Swed with the L.A. Times called Dan Rosenboom “a phenomenon.”
Read More‘Lit Night’ event brings collaboration and original works to University Theatre stage
Fresno State’s Department of Theatre and Dance, in collaboration with the Department of English’s MFA Creative Writing Program, presents “Lit Night” at the Dec. 5 performance of “Seminar.”
Read MoreUniversity Theatre presents ‘Seminar,’ a comedic exploration of the writers’ world
Theresa Rebeck’s “Seminar” is a brilliant examination of the creative process and the complex interplay of art and ego.
Read MoreFulbright scholar Boone brings new insights into pedagogy from Ireland
Boone spent the 2022-23 school year as a Fulbright scholar exploring pedagogy and learning and collaborating in the diverse musical program at the Irish World Academy of Music and Dance at the University of Limerick.
Read MoreProfessor and genocide survivor explores memories of WWII through popular media
In her talk, “Remembering the WWII Past through Popular Media,” Dr. Amila Becirbegovic, Ph.D., explores how contemporary generations frame the history of World War II and the Holocaust through popular representations, such as social media, comedies, comics, films, and video games.
Read MoreStudents immerse themselves in summer study-abroad programs
It goes beyond earning credits in foreign lands; it’s an immersive journey that profoundly shapes students.
Read MoreValley native and storyteller Ruben Navarrette returns to inspire Fresno State students
Columnist, journalist and storyteller Ruben Navarrette is at Fresno State as part of the journalist-in-residence program.
Read MoreThe M.K. Gandhi Center: Inner Peace and Sarvodaya opens in the Fresno State Library
“The center’s space in the library is appropriate. It is consistent with Fresno State’s dedication to diversity, discovery and distinction. The center also represents the values of justice, of equity, of respect, of inclusion.” ~ Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, Fresno State President.
Read MoreNative speakers and Fresno State linguists release online Chukchansi speaking dictionary
After 14 years of working with native speakers, the Department of Linguistics has released a new Chukchansi language online speaking dictionary which contains recorded pronunciations by native speaker and tribal elder Dr. Holly Blossom Wyatt.
Read MoreNew scholarship benefits English Department students
With $2,905 in initial gifts from 39 students, faculty, staff, alumni, and community friends — most of those coming during Fresno State’s annual Day of Giving campaign — the English Department successfully established the new English Department Scholarship fund in 2022.
Read MorePresident’s Lecture Series presents author Mallika Chopra as part of Gandhi Center opening
The M.K. Gandhi Center: Inner Peace and Sarvodaya will hold a grand opening event at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 18, at its new location at the Fresno State Library (Room 3109).
Read MoreLondon alumus finds video from 1990 semester
In 1990, Dr. Jerry Bryan, professor of international marketing, took his video camera with him and followed the students during the London Semester. Two decades later, London semester alumnus Eric Maul found the VHS tape and recalls his experience.
Read More‘Cello|Fresno’ returns with renowned guests Daniel Akiva and Brinton Averil Smith
Cellists from around the globe are coming to Fresno to enrich the community with four days of master classes, cello ensemble rehearsals, concerts and workshops for cellists of all ages and levels.
Read More3 with Fresno State ties inducted into the Valley Music Hall of Fame
Three local music legends with ties to Fresno State were honored at the Valley Music Hall of Fame.
Read MoreCreative Writing Program hosts trio of October author readings
Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing will host three author readings in the month of October — one featuring the program’s faculty authors, one a celebration of contemporary queer literature, and one welcoming back to campus an alumni author with three new poetry collections being published this fall.
Read MoreBenjamin Boone’s new album ‘Caught in the Rhythm’ adds to poetry and jazz experiment
“Caught in the Rhythm” is the fourth in a series of Boone’s explorations of improvised music and spoken language, long an area of both scholarly and artistic interest for the saxophonist.
Read MoreStudents and faculty at forefront of inter-religious exchange at the Parliament of the World’s Religions
Fresno State students and faculty traveled to Chicago this August to attend the Parliament of the World’s Religions. The parliament is an organization whose goal is to cultivate harmony between the religions and spiritualities of the world and was attended by religious leaders and followers, scholars and students.
Read MoreCareer Development Center launches Career Champions, Honors Professor Betsy Hays
At the inaugural Career Champions luncheon in August, the Career Development Center formally recognized Professor Betsy Hays with the Career Champion of the Year award.
Read MoreFresno State gives update on new Concert Hall project
As part of their Fall 2023 campus project update, Facilities Management released an update on the new concert hall for the College of Arts and Humanities.
Read More15 college success tips from faculty and staff with a little help from ChatGPT
Welcome, Students! It’s your first week of the 2023-24 year at the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State, where your academic journey is our utmost priority. In an effort to enhance your college experience, we asked our esteemed faculty and staff members two questions: We then took their responses and fed them into […]
Read MoreCineCulture brings free movie screenings back to campus
Those looking for Friday evening plans this fall can discover an enriching experience with CineCulture, as complimentary screenings of independent films are presented nearly every week throughout the school year. The screenings are back in person after being virtual since the start of the COVID-19 pandemic. The series will feature thought-provoking movies, each accompanied by […]
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Dr. Eugene Zumwalt
Dr. Eugene Zumwalt, a Fresno State professor emeritus of English, passed away on July 27 in Tollhouse, California. He was 99.
Read MoreFOOSA brings free concerts for the community, returns to Disney Concert Hall
“Music brings people together. You see how similar we are but then also all the differences we have—and respecting our differences and appreciating them” ~Dalton Morris
Read MoreNew English alumni land new jobs months before graduation
By Jefferson Beavers, communication specialist, Department of English Two brand-new Fresno State alumni have begun their summers with full-time jobs that were secured and started months before finishing their undergraduate studies in the English Department. Literature major Beth Contreras started working as a legal assistant for the Fresno County Public Defender’s office in April, and […]
Read MoreA memorable commencement performance by ‘the heart of the Music Department’
Even as Rodriguez moves on to the next chapter of his life as a college graduate who became a champion, the impact he leaves at Fresno State will continue to inspire.
Read MoreBarking Bulldogs shine as in-person competition resumes
“The team had an amazing experience working and traveling with such great successes. It has been great to return to in-person tournaments this semester and see the Barking Bulldogs shine in competition,” said Dr. Douglas Fraleigh, coach.
Read MoreInterdisciplinary project documents indigenous knowledge of native plants
“The goal is to enhance STEM education here at Fresno State, to include in scientific databases local, native knowledge of plants including their geographic distribution, their uses and the vocabulary associated with these plants in native languages,” said Dr. Brian Agbayani. “…it’s important for us to be both supporters and stewards in the region.”
Read MoreEnglish alumni carve unexpected paths to meaningful careers
Meet five English alumni who’ve gone on to successful careers outside of teaching or publishing.
Read MoreInterior Design students create little neighborhood libraries for child literacy
While the little libraries all have the same form, each was handbuilt and painted by students with artwork influenced by their favorite childhood books.
Read MoreFresno State Alumna hired as Assistant Professor at Baruch College in New York City
“I really wanted students to acknowledge that studying the U.S.-Mexico border is important because we need to know that our history is rooted in between the U.S. and Mexico and how the border came to be, but also to think about the voices of people that have been affected by the border enforcement.” ~ Lizbeth De La Cruz Santana
Read MoreFresno State students take home 9 golds, 8 silvers in regional ADDY Awards
Competing against other students from San Francisco, Silicon Valley, Sacramento, Reno and the Fresno area, Fresno State graphic design students have won nine gold and eight silver awards in the American Advertising Federation Regional (District 14) ADDY Awards.
Read MoreOnce a Young Writers’ Conference attendee, creative writing major now part of editorial board
For high school students like De La Torre, the English Department’s biggest annual event marks a series of firsts: the first time stepping onto a college campus, the first time attending a writing conference and for some, the first time seeing their writing published.
Read More6th Annual Art Song Festival: Prize Winners
Last week, the 6th Annual Art Song Festival concluded with the announcement of the winners in the poetry, composition and vocal prize categories. Special guests Alexander Hahn and Kelley O’Connor judged this year’s vocal competition.
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 MoreWorks of Armenian sculptor Yervant Gojabashian come to Fresno State
Internationally renowned, Gojabashian’s exhibits have appeared in major cities worldwide, and now, the community is invited to experience his works on display at Fresno State.
Read MoreLecture series explores how to leverage a French degree for success
Whether you are a current French student, a recent graduate, or someone interested in the language and culture, you are invited on this journey of discovery and exploration.
Read MoreNew York Times taps journalism student to report on California storms
“It wasn’t just a story about anything. It was a story about a population that is 98% Latino and Latina. That is why I got into journalism – to be a voice and an advocate for those who desperately need it.”
Read MoreAgreement expands study abroad opportunities in Portugal for students
Students will be able to take classes taught in English or Portuguese in social sciences and humanities, business, economics, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and other academic disciplines while living in Lisbon and experiencing Portuguese culture.
Read MoreMarching band members go global at Dublin St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Early St. Patrick’s Day morning, about 100 members of the Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band will take to the streets in Dublin, Ireland, to perform at the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade as part of the Mountain West Conference All Star Band. The St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Dublin on Friday, March 17, is one of the […]
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Dr. Arthur Huff
Dr. Arthur E. Huff, professor emeritus of Music, passed on January 12, 2023, in Fresno, California. He was 94 years old.
Read MoreGeorgia author wins 2022 Philip Levine Prize for Poetry
The Fresno State Master of Fine Arts Program in creative writing announced Georgia author Éric Morales-Franceschini has won the 2022 Philip Levine Prize for Poetry book contest, which includes a $2,000 award and publication of his debut full-length poetry collection, “Syndrome.”
Read MoreKapoor focuses on expanding the Peace Garden legacy after stepping away from classroom
Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor taught his philosophy class for the last time in the fall of 2022, marking the end of an era.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Dr. Toni Wein
Dr. Toni Wein, a Fresno State professor emerita of English, passed away on Dec. 17, 2022, after a bout with brain cancer. She was 70.
Read MoreThree creative writing alumni publish debut books in 2022
Three alumni authors from Fresno State’s Master of Fine Arts program in creative writing published their debut books in 2022.
Read MoreBulldog Marching Band wows audience at Rose Parade
“I want to get in my car and drive to Fresno right now!” ~ Mark Steines, KTLA Rose Parade host
Read MoreDesign and wine combine to enrich students’ experience
“It was almost surreal seeing a product I made, even though all my time was spent doing that very thing. Having actually in my hands was something else entirely.” ~ Finch
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Professor Emerita Toni Wein, Ph.D.
Toni Wein, Ph.D., Professor Emerita, English Department (2002-2018) was born on April 20, 1952, in Detroit, MI and, after a bout with brain cancer, passed away on December 17, 2022, in Portland, OR.
Read MoreArt history professor advises on Kingdoms of Asia exhibition at Fresno Chaffee Zoo
The impressive surroundings, inspired by Southeast Asian temples such as Bayon and Ta Prohm from 12th and 13th century Cambodia, are all part of the experience.
Read MorePrintmaking crosses artistic genres creating duplicative pieces for the people
Printmaking focuses on photography and various printing techniques within a backdrop of Illustration, graphic design, photography, and book printing.
Read More‘Winter Evening’ album features Fresno State faculty and staff
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.
Read MoreLanguage HUB supports international students on the Women’s Basketball team
“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
Read MoreInterior design students explore post-covid workspaces with tech CEO
MoxiWorks, a real estate software company, was getting ready to move from its old start-up office to a new office building in Downtown Seattle, but then the pandemic happened.
Read MoreLibrary careers offer English alumni a collection of opportunities
Dozens of English Department alumni over the years have gone on to develop successful library careers.
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 MoreStudy abroad is back!
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.
Read MoreNew York Times photojournalist and former philosophy student pursues doctorate at Harvard
Now a Ph.D. student in anthropology at Harvard University, his path has been anything but ordinary.
Read MoreCommunication alumna oversees STEM equity work at Clovis Community College
“I really wanted to come back and be a community college instructor because I wanted students to see someone who looked like them…someone who was proud of their culture and told them culture matters.” ~ Stephanie Briones
Read MoreStephen King’s classic thriller ‘Misery’ comes alive on stage
Successful romance novelist Paul Sheldon is rescued from a car crash by his “number one fan,” Annie Wilkes, and wakes up captive in her secluded home.
Read MoreLitHop festival includes MFA students and features tribute to Kamilah Okafor
At least half of the writers performing at LitHop have connections to Fresno State as students, faculty, or alumni.
Read MoreLund Foundation resumes study abroad art scholarships, announces recipients at the Scotch, Brew and Art Affair
The silent auction portion of the art affair will feature works from many of the Valley’s finest regional and international artists, including past and present Lund Scholars.
Read MoreWebinar for journalists examines first-amendment topics
Led by First Amendment experts, the program covers key laws and legal limits on topics such as filming police in public, recording broadcasting public meetings, accessing disaster scenes and protests, and the legal protections for journalists
Read MoreFresno State Symphony Orchestra presents ‘Two Pianos at an Exhibition’
The Fresno State Symphony Orchestra kicks off its four-concert series for the 2022-23 season with two new Department of Music piano faculty members Dr. Peter Klimo and Dr. Michael Krikorian.
Read MoreJain, Hindu and Gandhi symposium explores practice of inner peace in a turbulent world
The symposium explores practical pathways to inner and outer peace and harmony through the teaching of Mahatma Gandhi and Jain and Hindu dharma traditions.
Read MoreUniversity Theatre kicks off the season with Pulitzer Prize finalist ‘4,000 Miles’
After suffering a major loss on a cross-country bike trip, 21-year-old Leo seeks solace from his feisty 91-year-old grandmother Vera in her West Village apartment.
Read MoreNew Faces: Nicola Olsen
We are excited to welcome Nicola Olsen as she joins the Department of Theatre and Dance as Assistant Professor of Piano. She teaches Drama 137 Creative Dramatics, Drama 136(S) Puppetry, Drama 138A Children’s Theatre and Drama 138B Children’s Theatre.
Read MoreNew Faces: Michael Krikorian
Michael Krikorian returns to his alma mater, Fresno State, as he joins the Department of Music as an Associate Professor.
Read MoreStudent journalism pathway announced at Tatarian school renaming ceremony
As the thermometer found a third digit late in the morning, dignitaries spoke at the podium illuminated by the full intensity of the late summer sun.
Read MoreNew Faces: Peter Klimo
We are excited to welcome Peter Klimo as he joins the Department of Music as Assistant Professor of Piano. He teaches applied piano lessons, accompanying, piano pedagogy, piano literature and class piano III.
Read MoreNew Faces: Jesse Scaccia
We are excited to welcome Jesse Scaccia as he joins the Department of Media, Communication and Journalism as Associate Professor. He teaches courses in media writing and news and media literacy.
Read MoreProfessor Mai Der Vang wins American Book Award
Author Mai Der Vang, an assistant professor of English at Fresno State, won an American Book Award for her documentary poetry collection, “Yellow Rain.”
Read MoreJuan Felipe Herrera wins Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize
U.S. Poet Laureate Emeritus Juan Felipe Herrera, a professor emeritus of Chicano and Latin American studies at Fresno State, won a Ruth Lilly Poetry Prize in recognition of outstanding lifetime achievement in poetry.
Read MoreFall Art season kicks off with a faculty show
Every two years, faculty in the Department of Art, Design and Art History bring their favorite recent works for a special exhibit to begin the school year.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Dr. Ray McKnight
Dr. H. Ray McKnight, a Fresno State professor emeritus of English, passed away on Aug. 5 in Richmond, California. He was 88.
Read MoreCineCulture returns with virtual films for the fall semester
Attention film buffs! Experience groundbreaking films from artists worldwide through CineCulture at Fresno State. The course allows the public three to five days to screen the weekly movie at their leisure, then join in a discussion about the film at 5:15 p.m. on Friday evenings during the fall semester.
Read More‘It’s all for the people’; Juan Felipe Herrera Elementary School opens in SE Fresno
Located on Church and Willow avenues in Southeast Fresno, the Juan Felipe Herrera Elementary School grounds are visually striking, with a large orange entrance contrasted with the dark blue administrative office and the vivid sky that often graces Fresno in the late summer.
Read MoreNew Faces: Sean A. Gordon
The College of Arts and Humanities welcomes new faculty Dr. Sean A. Gordon to the Department of English. He earned a Ph.D. in English and American Studies from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he recently defended his dissertation, “On Being Dispersed: The Poetics of Dehiscence from ‘We the People’ to Abolition.”
Read MoreDr. Hrag Papazian named Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan Visiting Professor in Armenian Studies
Dr. Papazian has been named as the 19th Henry S. Khanzadian Kazan visiting Professor in Armenian Studies at Fresno State for the Fall 2022 semester.
Read MoreIn Memoriam: Steve Adisasmito-Smith
Dr. Steve Adisasmito-Smith, a Fresno State associate professor of English, passed away on July 10. He was 57.
Read MoreJinjin Huang receives ANDYZ Student Award for health center design
“Receiving the award at the Las Vegas World Market was one of the greatest moments of my life.”
Read MoreFOOSA director Loewenheim aims to bring the world to Fresno and present Fresno to the world
“If you want to hear Mahler’s Symphony Number 5 on this level, you would most likely have to drive to San Francisco; you’d have to drive to L.A. Tickets are 200 or 300 dollars each. It’s an expensive experience.” ~ Dr. Thomas Loewenheim.
Read More‘From My Life and Thought’ brings a unique 20th-century Armenia-American perspective
The Armenian Series of The Press at California State University, Fresno announces the publication of its fifteenth volume, “From My Life and Thought: Reflections on an Armenian-American Journey,” a memoir by Dennis R. Papazian.
Read MoreVIDEO & PHOTOS: President’s Medalists and Honorary Doctorates recognized at CAH Commencement
The 2022 commencement was especially unique as both President’s Medalists and honorary doctorate degrees were awarded to a single college within the university.
Read MoreSteven Hensley and Audia Dixon named President’s Medalists
Undergraduate Steven Hensley and graduate Audia Dixon were awarded Fresno State’s top academic honors for the class of 2022.
Read MoreJudy Chicago and Antonio Petrosino to receive honorary doctorates at CAH commencement
Fresno State will award honorary doctorates to acclaimed artist Judy Chicago and longtime local educator Antonio “Tony” Petrosino as part of Fresno State’s 111th commencement season.
Read MoreAleppo to Fresno: Student designs refugee center inspired by her experience
“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 More2022 English graduates embrace risk, improvisation, creativity
Facing obstacles of all kinds — including earning the bulk of their degrees in a global pandemic — these 2022 graduates of Fresno State’s English Department have all found ways to use writing and literature to thrive.
Read MoreEnglish professor Mai Der Vang named finalist for Pulitzer Prize in Poetry
Author and Fresno State professor Mai Der Vang was honored May 9 as a finalist for the Pulitzer Prize in Poetry, for her groundbreaking book of documentary poetry, “Yellow Rain.”
Read MoreJim Boren receives Champion of Journalism Education Award
The award was presented to Boren by retired high school journalism educator Ed Galdrikian and recognized him for speaking at educational journalism conferences and conventions around the state and volunteering at an inner-city elementary school to help underperforming students improve their reading levels.
Read MoreAttention English and Creative Writing students: Poetry competition open for 2023 Art Song Festival
The competition is open to all currently enrolled Fresno State English and Creative Writing undergraduate and graduate students.
Read MoreGraphic Design students win 6 gold and 33 silver regional ADDYs
Many of these works will be on display at the “Revival BFA Portfolio Exhibition 2022” May 6-13 at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery. You can meet the graphic design students and discuss their work at the opening reception at 5 p.m. Friday, May 6.
Read MoreRay S. Doumanian and Jacqueline Doumanian receive Top Dog Outstanding Alumni Award
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.
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