New 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.
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2022 President’s Undergraduate Medalist Steven Hensley rises above poverty and incarceration
“Studying philosophy at Fresno State has altered my perception of the world and called me to action. I am no longer freezing or starving on a park bench, but some people are freezing and starving on a park bench, and it is for them that I take this next step forward.”
Read MoreDr. Veena Howard gives ‘Truth Force/Love Force’ TEDx talk
Dr. Veena Howard explores Gandhi’s revolutionary teachings and informs us how we too can implement such profound actions into our lives.
Read MoreDean Chapman, Dr. Howard present Jain and Hindu Endowed Chair at international Jain conference
Dr. Honora Chapman, Dean of the College of Arts and Humanities and Dr. Veena Howard, professor of philosophy and the first Endowed Chair in Jain and Hindu Dharma, gave a brief presentation about the new chair and the importance of Jain and Hindu history, art, philosophies and traditions and their excitement about the upcoming programs at Fresno State at the 21st Biennial JAINA Convention.
Read MoreDr. Veena Rani Howard named Endowed Chair in Jain and Hindu Dharma
Interim President Dr. Jiménez-Sandoval announced Dr. Veena Howard, associate professor of religious studies in the Department of Philosophy, as the first Endowed Chair in Jain and Hindu Dharma at Fresno State.
Read MoreRemembering Dr. Warren Kessler
Fresno State Philosophy Professor Emeritus and former Department of Philosophy Chair Warren Leslie Kessler passed away on April 2 in Stockton, California, after complications with an infection. He was 78.
Read MoreDean’s Medalist: Caleb Charles
“From a young age, I have recognized the injustices found in society towards people of color, and this has provided the fuel for my ambition.” ~ Caleb Charles
Read MoreStandard Bearer: Teya Juarez
“Theatre has always captivated me in the way it holds up a mirror to society and tells the stories of the people within it.” ~ Teya Juarez
Read MoreCentral Valley Regional Pathway to Law to receive ‘Education Pipeline Award’
The Central Valley Regional Pathway to Law Pipeline will receive the 2021 State Bar of California Education Pipeline Award, which will be presented to all four participating institutions at 5:45 p.m. Friday, Feb. 19 at the Pathway to Law Summit.
Read MoreIn historic partnership Jain and Hindu communities establish joint Endowed Chair in Jain and Hindu Dharma
The groundbreaking partnership between the Jain and Hindu communities and the University underscores a mutual commitment to educating current and future generations of students about the principles of nonviolence, dharma (virtue, duty), justice, pluralist philosophy, the interconnectedness of all beings and care for the environment through Hindu-Jain texts, philosophies and traditions.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 