FRESNO —  This November, Fresno State is observing Native American Heritage Month with a series of events that recognize the significance of Native American culture, history, and contributions to the United States.  Established by George H. W. Bush in 1990, the month-long recognition brings attention to the impact of Native Americans on the country’s foundation and development.  In line with ...

MADERA COUNTY —  In a moment of achievement and redemption, 23 incarcerated men at Valley State Prison donned caps and gowns and proudly crossed a stage.  In turn, all earning a bachelor’s degree from Fresno State.  This graduation marks the first of its kind for incarcerated students in California’s Central Valley.  Therefore, it symbolizes a path of new opportunities and ...

FRESNO —  Fresno State is using virtual reality (VR) technology to enhance learning experiences for biology students.  Therefore, offering a new approach to studying complex topics such as the human nervous system and brain.  Since Spring of 2023, the university’s biology department has incorporated VR into select courses.  Consequently, allowing students to visualize and interact with three-dimensional models of anatomical ...

FRESNO STATE —  Fresno State‘s Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology will host its sixth annual Food, Family, and Farm Month.  Therefore, offering nearly 20 events from mid-October to late November.  Moreover, the series aims to highlight the college’s deep ties to the local agricultural industry.  As a result, the event will feature students, faculty, staff, and community members.  ...

FRESNO STATE — On Friday and Saturday, October 18th and 19th, Fresno State will host the 34th annual California Indian Conference.  The event will take place at the Ellipse Gallery and Table Mountain Rancheria Reading Room in the Fresno State Library. Moreover, established at U.C. Berkeley in 1985, the conference serves as a key forum for discussing Native California’s history, ...

FRESNO STATE —  Faculty from Fresno State‘s Lyle College of Engineering are making significant strides in research, with new innovations receiving local and global recognition.  These breakthroughs are set to impact industries ranging from emergency services to transportation safety and prosthetic technology. Firefighting: Human & Animal Detection in Low Visibility To begin, Dr. Hovannes Kulhandjian, associate professor of electrical and ...

FRESNO, CA —  The California Water Institute at Fresno State has entered into a formal partnership with Sustainable Conservation on a project aimed at enhancing aquifer replenishment in the San Joaquin Valley.  Moreover, the initiative is funded by a generous, almost half-million-dollar grant from the California Department of Food and Agriculture. Focus on On-Farm Recharge Pilots To begin, as part ...

FRESNO, CA — Fresno State senior, Anthony Agueda, has received the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement.  This award is given by the California State University (CSU) system.  Additionally, it recognizes students for their strong academic performance, personal accomplishments, and community service.  On top of this, there will be a milk drive at Gibson Market Farm. Family Tradition in Agriculture ...

FRESNO STATE — Nancy Sager, a Fresno State alumna and lifelong advocate for the deaf and hard of hearing community, has made a very generous donation to The Silent Garden program at Fresno State.  The program, part of the College of Health and Human Services, helps support families, educators, and student’s in Central California’s deaf and hard of hearing community. ...

FRESNO STATE — Once again, Fresno State has broken its research funding record.  This time, receiving an impressive $78.3 million in grants and contracts during the 2023-24 school year.  Thus, marking a 10.8% increase over the previous year.  In addition, this is the sixth consecutive year in a row that the university has broken its own funding record.  These funds ...