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 ...
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Fresno State Ranks in Top 5 for Social Mobility
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 ...
Read More »Unveiling the Top 22 Stories of 2022 at Fresno State
FRESNO STATE — Stories inspire us. They connect us. They inform us of all the wonderful things — and sometimes challenging things — happening at the Fresno State campus that holds a special meaning to so many in the Central Valley and beyond. Stories are how we relate to one another, and oftentimes stories spark us to take action — whether ...
Read More »Fresno State, Fresno Housing to Expand Collaboration
FRESNO STATE — As both Fresno State and Fresno Housing are committed to improving the living conditions of Central Valley residents, leaders of the two organizations signed a memorandum of understanding Friday to strengthen opportunities for academic and programmatic cooperation through education, affordable housing and community empowerment. “Housing insecurity is one of the most significant challenges impacting our community today,“ said ...
Read More »Henry Madden Name to be Removed From Fresno State Library
FRESNO STATE — At its July 13 meeting, the California State University Board of Trustees voted to remove Dr. Henry Madden’s name from the library at Fresno State, following revelations last fall that Madden held deeply anti-Semitic views and Nazi sympathies. Madden was University librarian from 1949 to 1979. The CSU Board of Trustees voted to rename the library after ...
Read More »Frances Levine, Longtime Fresno State Supporter, Dies at 94
FRESNO STATE — Frances Levine, whose gift to Fresno State of her U.S. poet laureate husband’s extensive personal book collection sparked the creation of the Philip Levine Reading Room inside the University library, passed away in Fresno on June 13. She was 94. The generosity of Frances Levine — known by friends as “Franny” — was emblematic of her life ...
Read More »Fresno State Announces New Dean of Jordan College
FRESNO STATE — Dr. Rolston St. Hilaire — known for his urban water conservation background, research, community and industry support — has been named the new dean of the Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology at Fresno State, effective Sept. 15. Dr. St. Hilaire previously spent 24 years in the Department of Plant and Environmental Sciences at New Mexico ...
Read More »Nearly 6,000 Graduates to be Honored at Save Mart Center
FRESNO STATE — Fresno State welcomes this year’s commencement ceremonies back to the Save Mart Center May 20 and 21. About 5,980 class of 2022 graduates will be eligible for degree conferral, pending final certification of spring degrees. Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval will preside over the ceremonies for each of the University’s eight schools and colleges. Two students selected from the ...
Read More »Karlie Bradbury Named University Volunteer of the Year
FRESNO STATE — Karlie Bradbury, a graduating senior majoring in sociology was awarded the Fresno State 2022 University Volunteer of the Year Award. The award, which includes a $1,500 scholarship, is given each year to a student who has made a difference in the community through their time and talent. Bradbury has volunteered over 125 hours in the last year. ...
Read More »Professor Annette Levi Selected for Top Teaching Award
FRESNO STATE — Dr. Annette E. Levi, professor of agricultural business, was selected for Fresno State’s 2022 Provost’s Award for Excellence in Teaching, announced Dr. Xuanning Fu, Fresno State’s interim provost and vice president for Academic Affairs. The Provost’s Awards also honored the following faculty: Dr. Steve Blumenshine, Professor of Biology: Research, Scholarship and Creative Accomplishment Award Dr. Amila Becirbegovic, ...
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