Graphic Design students decorated in gold at the 2019 regional American Advertising Awards

March 13, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

“Muse” Clothing Ad Series by Andrea Tapia

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.

Fresno State Theatre Arts students bring home top honors from regional theatre festival

March 12, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

In her first attempt writing as a theatre critic, Theatre Arts student Lia Dewey found herself at the top of the region and among four finalists who will compete at the national level at the Kennedy Center in Washington D.C.

Creative Writing MFA student Mariah Bosch to perform experimental spoken word at Rogue Festival

February 26, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

Composer EJ Hinojosa and Fresno State MFA student Mariah Bosch

First-year MFA student Mariah Bosch and composer EJ Hinojosa’s Rogue show, “Triptych,” brings music and spoken word together in “an experimental collaboration characterized by risk and heartfelt contemplation.” The poetry explores themes of past, present, and future, while the music synthesizes jazz, rock, and baroque styles inspired by the poetry.

Students collaborate to publish a children’s book which teaches environmental responsibility

November 20, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

College of Arts and Humanities undergrads Kelsi Stieler, Kaylee Gutierrez, and Kristin Bonillas have utilized their talents and collaborated to write, illustrate and publish a children’s book. “The Tree Tales” book, which is available on Amazon, centers around the importance of environmental conservation and teaches kids what they can do to help. “A large part […]

Communication students organize TEDxFresnoState event

November 19, 2018.Reading time 11 minutes.

Five speakers and one musician took to the TEDx stage in the Wahlberg Recital Hall on Wednesday, Nov. 14 for an afternoon designed to discover new ideas and spark conversations within our community. The event was curated by Dr. Marnel Niles Goins, Professor and Graduate Coordinator in the Department of Communication, and organized by her […]

Undergrad Linguistics student Julia Whelan presents at the 2018 NordMetrik conference in Stockholm, Sweden

October 31, 2018.Reading time 5 minutes.

The College of Arts and Humanities takes pride in supporting the wide range of creative and academic endeavors of students and faculty — endeavors made possible through generous gifts made to the Dean’s Council Annual Fund. DONATE NOW! In September, Dean’s Council funds helped yet another Arts and Humanities student experience a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Thanks […]

Art and Design alum Fidel Mendoza dazzles as Bronco Wine Co’s new Lead Graphic Designer

September 18, 2018.Reading time 4 minutes.

Department of Art and Design alum Fidel Mendoza’s success in the graphic design industry has culminated into a recent promotion to Lead Graphic Designer for Bronco Wine Co. which boasts a highly varied selection of wine that they produce from vineyard to table. Bronco Wine Co. is the largest vineyard owner in the U.S. and the […]

U.S. News ranks Fresno State nation’s top public university in graduation rate performance

September 13, 2016.Reading time 4 minutes.

~ Reprinted from FresnoStateNews.com September 13, 2016 – California State University, Fresno, was singled out as the nation’s best public university in graduation rate performance in U.S. News and World Report’s 2017 Best College rankings issued today. The graduation rate performance category uses the university’s actual performance as compared to predicted performance based on student […]

As I begin my transition to the Office of the Provost, I think deeply about the value of our College and our disciplines.

We are the proud heirs to an academic and artistic tradition that prides itself on promoting core values that reflect our vast potential: Maturity and flexibility of mind, dynamic exploration of our human relationships, and the creation of meaningful insight into a historical period. Within this tradition, communication is at the heart of all of our disciplines. We are masters of communication in artistic and literary ways -from video, dance, painting, and music, to speeches, essays, books, and poetry.