Bravely enduring
Facing fatherhood, homelessness and injuries: One veteran’s journey to success
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Graduate’s Air National Guard service helped her pay for school
As a youngster, Fernandez loved reading and writing. Her mother always encouraged her to write down her feelings and eventually Fernandez used this as an outlet.
Read MoreLorie Hanoian, Student of Distinction
As a child visiting the Los Angles art museums, Lorie Hanoian fell in love with art. That love led her to attend an apparel design program at Diablo Valley College in Pleasant Hill before getting her Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and later a B.A. in Studio Art at Fresno State. Hanoian is currently working to complete her Master of Arts in Art History.
Read MoreBlanca Y. Davila D., Student of Distinction
When Blanca Y. Davila D. was just three years old, her family moved from Mexico to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream. With field work being a part of her family’s daily life, her parents pushed her, and she pushed herself, to succeed in her educational pursuits. “Blanca sees herself as a […]
Read MoreVictoria Cisneros, Student of Distinction
A graduate of Selma High School, Victoria Cisneros says she found her home and a place of belonging in the Communication Department. During her time at Fresno State, she has utilized her writing skills as a political reporter for the Collegian and a Communication Assitant for the Alumni Association.
Read MoreMegan Evans, Student of Distinction
Megan Evans, who will complete her M.A. in English with an emphasis in Rhetoric and Writing studies has engaged in advanced scholarship through coining the term “rogue feminism” as a way of naming a rhetorical phenomenon she observed in social media platforms.
Read MoreNolan Trupp, Student of Distinction
With a childhood ambition of becoming a teacher, Nolan Trupp knew he wanted to change people’s lives, but didn’t quite know what he wanted to teach until he took an American Sign Language class at Fresno State. He fell in love with the language and the culture knew he had found his way to change the world.
Read MoreTessa Barretto, Student of Distinction
Tessa Barretto finds elegance and peace in the French language. For her, everything sounds beautiful — even the ugliest of words.
Read MoreFour years straight; Fresno State Contemporary Dance Ensemble achieves gala status
“So many striking meaningful images filled the stage, images that will stay with me for a while”
Read MoreGraphic Design students decorated in gold at the 2019 regional American Advertising Awards
Seven graphic design students received gold at the American Advertising Awards (ADDYs) for 2019 in the First Level Tier District 13 which recognizes artists as the best of the best within their markets.
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