FRESNO STATE — Fresno State has been officially invited to join the prestigious Pac-12 Conference!  This change will take effect on July 1st, 2026.  Not only does this mark a significant moment for the university, but for the athletics department as well.  With that being said, Fresno State will join the Pac-12 alongside Boise State, Colorado State, and San Diego ...

FRESNO STATE — Continuing to shine as on of the best universities in the country for helping students climb the “socioeconomic ladder”, is the one and only, Fresno State.  The Wall Street Journal published an article on September 5th, ranking Fresno State at No. 4 in the nation for social mobility.  Thus, marking a jump from its previous No. 6 ...

FRESNO STATE — Jane Olson, a well-known humanitarian and author, is welcomed by Fresno State as the next speaker for its President’s Lecture Series.  Her talk, scheduled at the Resnick Student Union, is titled “Finding Hope in Dark Places: Journeys of a Global Humanitarian”.  After, there will be a question-and-answer session with the audience.  Fortunately, the event is free and ...

FRESNO STATE —  The Fresno State Bulldog Marching Band will perform at the 2025 Rose Parade, in Pasadena, CA.  This is the band’s second appearance at the prestigious event in just two years.  The Tournament of Roses Association recently selected the band, which will be one of the 20 groups to march in the 136th annual parade. A Return to ...

Sandra Lou Parr Stewart April 17, 1952 – October 26, 2015 Sandy was born on April 17, 1952, and passed away on October 26th, 2015.  She was the baby daughter to Opal and Ray Parr.  Sandy and Charlie Stewart were married on April 24, 1970, and had 2 daughters, Jamie Rebecca and Toni Marie Stewart.  Sandy attended Fresno State College ...

Roger Gaston Mercier, Sr. 1944 – February 6, 2024 Surrounded by his family, Roger Gaston Mercier Sr passed away peacefully on February 6, 2024, at his daughter and son-in-law’s home in La Canada, California after a short battle with a rare aggressive form of cancer. Roger was a son, husband, papa, teacher, coach, grandfather, and friend who will always be ...

Lawrence E. (Larry) Smith September 6, 1936 – July 1, 2023 On July 1, 2023, Oakhurst lost its resident woodcarver, and heaven gained an artist. Lawrence E. (Larry) Smith passed away peacefully surrounded by family after a lengthy illness. A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, October 21, 2023, at 11 am at Oakhurst Lutheran Church, where Larry ...

FRESNO — Fresno State freshman Tyler Jones looks to continue the Bulldoggers club rodeo team’s tradition at the College National Finals Rodeo when he competes in team roping in the header position at this year’s event, June 11 to June 17 in Casper, Wyoming. Jones, an agricultural business major, earned his bid thanks to a third-place region ranking based on his ...

FRESNO STATE — Forensic anthropologist Dr. Chelsey Juarez of the Fresno State Forensic Anthropology Laboratory analyzes the remains to estimate things like age, sex, stature, ancestry and to investigate the type and timing of traumatic injuries  — whatever the medical examiner needs. Her work, with assistance from about six undergraduate students in the lab, helps find resolutions for missing people ...

COARSEGOLD– The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (CAL FIRE), in cooperation with California Highway Patrol (CHP), California Department of Transportation (CAL TRANS), Pacific Southwest Research Station / Fresno State University, Private Landowners, and San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, aims to reduce large conflagrative fires and high suppression costs, to the citizens of California, by conducting a ...