Agreement expands study abroad opportunities in Portugal for students

March 20, 2023.Reading time 6 minutes.

Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval and Dr. Michael Baum, executive council for the Luso-American Development Foundation, stand with other Fresno State and FLAD colleagues in a group photo.

Students will be able to take classes taught in English or Portuguese in social sciences and humanities, business, economics, STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) and other academic disciplines while living in Lisbon and experiencing Portuguese culture.

Study abroad is back!

October 26, 2022.Reading time 9 minutes.

the image shows many Fresno State students in abroad, site seeing.

The MCLL department is working with the study abroad office to arrange exciting courses that are academically worthwhile, economically feasible, and degree-enhancing while giving students a life-changing educational experience.

Featured Supporter: Danny Swartz

April 17, 2020.Reading time 9 minutes.

In 1987, Fresno State student Danny Swartz departed for London. It was only his second trip on a plane — the first had been a short hop from Fresno to San Francisco — and his first time out of the country. Up until that point, he had only left the state a couple of times to go to Reno and Las Vegas. Now he would be spending his spring semester in London as part of the Fresno State London Program.

Drink whisky, enjoy art, support students

October 7, 2019.Reading time 3 minutes.

The Mad Duck brewery is hosting the Edward O. Lund Foundation event “A Scotch, Brew & Art Affair.” The event is from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Sunday, Oct. 20 at The Mad Duck at 3085 E Campus Pointe Drive. Tickets are $40 and attendees must be 21 years or older.

Students, alumni and faculty reflect on their time in London

March 21, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

In February, dozens of London program students, alumni and faculty met at the Elbow Room in Fresno to meet old friends and reminisce about their experiences. Here are some of those memories.

London 2018/2019 Photo Gallery

March 19, 2019.Reading time 5 minutes.

While most students were off for their winter break, 40 Fresno State students traveled to England for the Arts and Humanities “Study Abroad Experience: London Life & Lore.” Here are some photos from their experience.

Dr. Ray McKnight recalls his years as London Semester director

March 19, 2019.Reading time 4 minutes.

“I think the effect on students is long-lasting. How can they not be inspired and stimulated by exposure to great architecture, art, music, theater and the rich variety of one of the great cities of the world?”

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.

Dispatches from London; Fresno State students study abroad

January 16, 2019.Reading time 16 minutes.

Dr. Maldonado speaks to the class about our trip to the Tower of London

While most students were off for their winter break, 40 Fresno State students traveled to England for the Arts and Humanities “Study Abroad Experience: London Life & Lore.” Students get an authentic British experience and earn three units of credit as they take in the sights and culture of England. During the trip, Dr. Anthony […]

Make Japan your classroom this summer

November 30, 2018.Reading time 2 minutes.

This summer study trip to Japan will make you experience Japanese society and culture. The emphasis of the program is to make “Japan the classroom.” You will stay with a Japanese host family for a week in Osaka. Also, you will have a chance to study Japanese culture (Calligraphy, Tea Ceremony, Flower Arrangement, Cooking, etc.) with Japanese students at […]