Dean’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
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Standard 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.
Read MoreReplay: scholars discuss “Gandhi, the Civil Rights Movement and the Continuing Struggle for Justice and Peace”
Fresno State will present three renowned civil rights scholars as panelists for “Gandhi, the Civil Rights Movement and the Continuing Struggle for Justice and Peace,” a webinar hosted by the Office of the President — the Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., Vinay Lal and Dianne Dillon-Ridgley.
Read MoreWebinar: ‘Gandhi, the Civil Rights Movement and the Continuing Struggle for Justice and Peace’
Fresno State will present three renowned civil rights scholars as panelists for “Gandhi, the Civil Rights Movement and the Continuing Struggle for Justice and Peace,” a webinar hosted by the Office of the President — the Rev. James M. Lawson Jr., Vinay Lal and Dianne Dillon-Ridgley.
Read More#TBT Gandhi 3.0: Bridging the Internet with the Inner-Net
On Friday, Oct. 11, 2019, Nipun Mehta began his presentation with a description of “soul force” and provided specific, unlikely examples of how love has triumphed over violence.
Read More#TBT Gandhi and King on the “Arduous Beautiful Struggle”: Lessons in Going Forward
On the evening of Oct. 10, 2019, Rev. James M. Lawson Jr. took the stage in the Satellite Student Union where he talked about his journey discovering Gandhi and his principles of non-violence and working with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. to build the civil rights movement in the United States. Through Gandhi’s philosophy, Lawson […]
Read MoreNew Faces: Philosophy welcomes Dr. Katherine Adams as Interim Chair
This year, Dr. Katherine Adams takes over the Philosophy department as Interim Chair.
Read More‘Constitution Day’ kicks off Ethics Lecture Series
A special day in American history, Sept. 17, 1787, marks the signing of the U.S. Constitution by the Founding Fathers about 231 years ago. While the date has been celebrated under several names, Constitution Day was formalized in 2004. Nationwide, cities celebrate this historic day with activities, events and parades.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 