Dispatches from London: Fresno State students study art and literature abroad

January 3, 2023.Reading time 3 minutes.

Students stand in front of "Basquiat being welcomed by the Metropolitan Police" by Banksy on the wall of the Barbican Centre.

While most students were off for their winter break, 36 Fresno State students traveled to England for the Arts and Humanities Study Abroad Experience:

Lund Foundation resumes study abroad art scholarships, announces recipients at the Scotch, Brew and Art Affair

October 10, 2022.Reading time 3 minutes.

Left: 2019 students in the London Eye: Albert Haro, Shirin Rawls, Xena Senn, Sarah Theller, Jasmin Parker, Erik Escovedo, Eddie Reveles. Right. Edward Lund plays with light and shadow with a had and a bicycle.

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.

In Memoriam: Dr. Ray McKnight

August 31, 2022.Reading time 17 minutes.

Ray McKnight - Credit: Michelle Garcia/She Breathes Photography

Dr. H. Ray McKnight, a Fresno State professor emeritus of English, passed away on Aug. 5 in Richmond, California. He was 88.

Fundraiser in memory of Edward O. Lund raises money for scholarships

October 11, 2021.Reading time 4 minutes.

In the right third of the image, Edward O. Lund hangs a piece of art depicting a rusted letter 'O' on barn wood. On the left two thirds, a group of Fresno State students ride the London Eye as the sun sets over the city.

Enjoy beer, scotch and jazz as you bid on over 60 pieces of fine art at the “A Scotch, Brew and Art Affair” on Sunday, Oct. 17 at the Mad Duck Brewing Co. at Campus Pointe.

Featured Supporter: Danny Swartz

April 17, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

In 1987, Fresno State student Danny Swartz departed for London. It was only his second trip on a plane — the first had been a short hop from Fresno to San Francisco — and his first time out of the country. Up until that point, he had only left the state a couple of times to go to Reno and Las Vegas. Now he would be spending his spring semester in London as part of the Fresno State London Program.

Students, alumni and faculty reflect on their time in London

March 21, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

In February, dozens of London program students, alumni and faculty met at the Elbow Room in Fresno to meet old friends and reminisce about their experiences. Here are some of those memories.

London 2018/2019 Photo Gallery

March 19, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

While most students were off for their winter break, 40 Fresno State students traveled to England for the Arts and Humanities “Study Abroad Experience: London Life & Lore.” Here are some photos from their experience.

Dr. Ray McKnight recalls his years as London Semester director

March 19, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

“I think the effect on students is long-lasting. How can they not be inspired and stimulated by exposure to great architecture, art, music, theater and the rich variety of one of the great cities of the world?”

Dispatches from London; Fresno State students study abroad

January 16, 2019.Reading time 16 minutes.

Dr. Maldonado speaks to the class about our trip to the Tower of London

While most students were off for their winter break, 40 Fresno State students traveled to England for the Arts and Humanities “Study Abroad Experience: London Life & Lore.” Students get an authentic British experience and earn three units of credit as they take in the sights and culture of England. During the trip, Dr. Anthony […]

Seeing the world brought me closer to home

April 24, 2018.Reading time 8 minutes.

Marisa Mata reflects on her London Study Abroad experience.

We were dancing and the music stopped. Everyone in the room started to countdown from 10. Lights flashed. Balloons and confetti fell from the ceiling. It was New Years. And we were in London.