Igniting Creativity: The Dynamic World of Fresno State’s Experimental Theatre Company and University Dance Theatre

February 28, 2024.Reading time 9 minutes.

ETC production of "Two Ladies of Vermont" - Two women on stage, one in a red sweatshirt holds up her hand in a "stop" motion. The other in classy earth tone skirt and sweater outfit looks from behind.

In the heart of Fresno State’s campus, amidst the bustling energy of student life, two dynamic ensembles stand as beacons of artistic innovation and expression: the Experimental Theatre Company (ETC) and University Dance Theatre (UDT).

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

17 U.N. Sustainable Development Goals is central to new French language curriculum

December 6, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

What sets this new French curriculum apart is its focus, pedagogy and distribution.

How to support the Arts and Humanities on Day of Giving

November 1, 2023.Reading time 7 minutes.

Dean's Council Scholarship recipient headshots: (top row) Cameron Baber, Faith Van Hoven, Halle Phonesavanh, (middle row) Hannah Leece, Karla Sanchez, Lucca Lorenzi , (third row) Luis Granados Torres, Patricia J. Flores Yrarrázaval, and Valadez Marcus.

Day of Giving (DOG) is Thursday, Nov. 2. For as little as $10, you can help support the College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State.

Students immerse themselves in summer study-abroad programs

October 26, 2023.Reading time 12 minutes.

Fresno State students at the Fontana dei Quattro Fiumi in Rome.

It goes beyond earning credits in foreign lands; it’s an immersive journey that profoundly shapes students.

Armenian Series adds three new books

October 25, 2023.Reading time 13 minutes.

Armenian Series book covers stacked on top of each other.

The Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State continues to be a prominent publisher of all things Armenian with installments 18, 19 and 20 of the Armenian Series.

Featured Supporter: Randy Ataíde

October 25, 2023.Reading time 12 minutes.

Proud of his heritage, Randy Ataíde created the first scholarship fund through the Portuguese Beyond Borders Institute (PBBI).

The M.K. Gandhi Center: Inner Peace and Sarvodaya opens in the Fresno State Library

October 25, 2023.Reading time 20 minutes.

President Jiménez-Sandoval, Drs. Ravi and Naina Patel, and others stand in front of the M.K. Gandhi Center and cut a ribbon with oversized scissors.

“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.

New scholarship benefits English Department students

October 16, 2023.Reading time 18 minutes.

Two different photos of Alberto and Luis. On the left, he has a short beard, a flannel shirt, and is standing in front of a brick wall. On the right, he has a goatee, side part, blue hoodie, and is standing outside with trees behind him.

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.