Pursuing a dream through the Journalists of Color training program

February 28, 2024.Reading time 11 minutes.

Jazmin Alvarado stands in front of The Collegian student newspaper office.

“I love writing and giving a voice to the diverse community. I love hearing people talk about my stories or people reaching out to me for coverage on something. It shows how I am making an impact and that I am someone people feel they can trust.” ~ Jazmin Alvarado

Historic winter expedition highlighted in ‘Sierra Odyssey’ movie premiere

January 31, 2024.Reading time 2 minutes.

Black and white photo of Orland Bartholomew in the mountains wearing a large fir-lined coat.

The film sheds light on Bartholomew’s extraordinary feat – the first winter expedition of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in 1928-29.

Films from across the world illuminate Fresno State’s CineCulture

January 31, 2024.Reading time 21 minutes.

A women with dark hair and glasses stands in front of a chalk board with many mathematical equations on it. She is wearing a t-shirt and half of her face is illuminated while half is in the dark.

CineCulture is set for a semester of exciting new films from around the world. All screenings will be in the Peters Educational Center Auditorium (West of Save Mart Center in the Student Recreation Center Building.) Each film will be followed by a conversation about the film with a featured discussant who was involved in the filmmaking process or is a subject matter specialist.

Institute for Media and Public Trust secures major grant to propel Journalists of Color training program

December 20, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

The California Endowment grant will help fortify the ongoing success of its pioneering journalism training program.

New Faces: Pratik Shah

October 16, 2023.Reading time 9 minutes.

A man stands with his face in frame and focused, and the background blurred. He is smiling and has greying black hair. There are people in the background behind him. He is wearing a denim collared shirt and a brown leather jacket.

The College of Arts and Humanities is excited to welcome Dr. Pratik Shah to the Department of Media, Communications and Journalism.

This week on Fresno State Focus…

October 4, 2023.Reading time 1 minute.

No walking signs in front of a sidewalk and construction fence.

This edition of Fresno State Focus will air live at 4 p.m. Wednesday, October 4th, on Comcast Channel 94, U-Verse Channel 99 and will be repeated at 6 p.m. the next day, October 5th.

PBBI to premiere new oral history film at Fall Showcase

September 18, 2023.Reading time 4 minutes.

A Queen's cape, red with white and gold accents

The Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI) will premiere its new oral history film project, “Untold Stories: The Portuguese Festa in Central California.”

Fresno Bee and Mariposa Gazette take top honors at Gruner Awards

April 24, 2023.Reading time 5 minutes.

Nicole Little, Mariposa Gazette; George Gruner and Yesenia Amaro, Fresno Bee at the Gruner Awards ceremony.

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.

New York Times taps journalism student to report on California storms

March 23, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

Viviana Hinojos at the KABC anchor desk in Los Angeles.

“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.”

‘Your Brain on Social Media’ workshop aims to educate the community

March 23, 2023.Reading time less than 1 minute.

A light purple illustrated portion of a brain on a dark purple background.

The interactive and informative media literacy workshop will help you understand the way social media impacts your brain circuitry, decision making and the way you see the world.