Students and faculty at forefront of inter-religious exchange at the Parliament of the World’s Religions

September 11, 2023.Reading time 16 minutes.

Dr. Veena Howard and the six Fresno State Students pose for a photo at the Parliament of World 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.

Students experience spirituality on a world stage

March 11, 2019.Reading time 9 minutes.

Through their experience, many students returned from their trip with a deeper knowledge of their own spirituality as well as a deeper appreciation and understanding of other faiths.

Veena Howard joins Parliament of World’s Religions Board of Trustees

November 28, 2017.Reading time 6 minutes.

Professor Veena Howard talks with a student.

Philosophy professor Dr. Veena Howard, whose expertise is in South Asian religious traditions and Gandhi’s philosophy, was elected to the board of trustees for the Parliament of the World’s Religions, a leading global interfaith organization.