Visit the #FresnoState President’s Booth this Tuesday (9/16, Noon-1pm) and learn how to sign up to vote on #NationalVoterRegistrationDay for the elections on Nov. 4 (statewide special election) and June 2, 2026 (statewide primary election). registertovote.ca.gov #BulldogsVote

Special thanks to recent #FresnoState Social Sciences Outstanding Staff Award Co-Winner, Laura Ibarra Pimental, for sharing her knowledge, compassion and leadership with our Chicano and Latin American Studies Department as an administrative support coordinator.

Learn about an amazing European Study Abroad trip next summer (May 30-June 11, 2026) with #FresnoState political science faculty Dr. Melanie Ram ([email protected]) at a campus study abroad fair (Wed., 9/17, 10:30am-12:30pm, near Kennel Bookstore).

Kudos to Dr. Jenny Banh, #FresnoState professor and Asian American Studies Program coordinator, who has released the book, "Fantasies of Hong Kong Disneyland: Attempted Indigenizations of Space, Labor and Consumption,' available at: bit.ly/FS-banh-book...

Learn more about the impressive credentials of #Fresno_State sociology honors student Danielle Vu, who won the #CalStateUniversity Trustees' Award for Outstanding Achievement (its highest student honor), at: bit.ly/FS25-daniell...

Read a #USATODAY article where #FresnoState political science faculty Dr. Lisa Bryant discussed mail-in ballot trends and topics (since elections will be held around the country in early November) at: bit.ly/FS25-usa-tod...

Families can celebrate the vibrancy of our Asian Pacific Islander Desi American community this Saturday (9/6, 10am-3pm) at a free welcome event next to the @Fresno_State Kennel Bookstore (including an egg hunt, photo booth, food and fun, vendors, and student info tables)!

Learn more about the community outreach, academic and research efforts that earned #FresnoState American Indian Studies Program faculty Dr. Sydney Beckmann our College's service award this past academic year at: bit.ly/FS25-beckman...

Sign up now for a special #FresnoState event on Saturday, Sept. 27 (Resnick Union Ballroom, 5:30-9 pm) to celebrate our new Asian American and Asian Studies degree at: bit.ly/FS25-aas-new...

Learn from Chapman law professor Dr. Michael Bazyler this Friday (9/5, 7pm, #FresnoState IT room 101) how law and art students are searching online museum collections to make a list of Armenian art in the U.S. possibly looted during the Armenian genocide. bit.ly/FS25-agla-talk

Listen to an American History Hit podcast featuring #FresnoState history professor Dr. Lori Clune discuss the Julius and Ethel Rosenberg espionage case from the early 1950s that was tied to the roots of the U.S.-Soviet Union Cold War paranoia at: apple.co/4lPzkio

Sign up for a public screening / discussion of "American Agitators" movie about social activists Fred Ross Sr. & Jr. at Fresno City College (9/11, 6pm, Forum 101) & Lemoore College (9/9, 6pm, Conference Room 253) at bit.ly/4oud8g6 & co-hosted by our #FresnoState Humanics Program.

Our Project Rebound program celebrated 41 degree recipients this past summer - most among the 20 CSU programs for the second straight year - at events on campus, in the community, and a system-wide event in San Francisco! More info at: socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/projectrebound

Following the news of Dr. Joseph I. Castro’s passing, we pause to reflect on his long career in public higher education, his unwavering dedication to expanding access for all students, and his personal connection to the Valley.

Read how #Fresno_State will use a $1.75 million state grant over the next five years to provide support for students across campus through programs tied to Asian American, Native Hawaiian and Pacific Islander culture at: bit.ly/FS25-aapi-gr...

Learn about exciting events our #FresnoState Pi Sigma Alpha students are hosting to give insight into government / law careers and current events at their @fresnostatepsa Instagram page (& read about their recent national chapter of the year award at bit.ly/FS25-pi-sigma-alpha-award ).

Watch a story featuring sociology professor Dr. Matthew Ari Jendian, who was interviewed by ABC30 Action News about a new Armenia-Azerbaijan treaty and the potential impact of U.S. involvement at: abc30.tv/45zRazL

Learn about the impressive research by Anthropology / Asian American Studies faculty Dr. Yang Sao Xiong, who also recently received a #FresnoState Provost's Promising Faculty Award at: bit.ly/FS25-yang-sa...

Read about an impressive research presentation at an Australian conference by #FresnoState child and family science graduates Briana Petrille, Patricia Yang & Brianna Zack about Thai youth development (& overseen by faculty Dr. Jessica McKenzie) at: bit.ly/FS25-cfcs-th...

Congrats to #FresnoState student Mia Zamora and her summer policy internship with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (organized by The Maddy Institute). Learn more about the Smittcamp Family Honors College Scholar at: bit.ly/FS25-zamora-...

Today's the last day to sign up for 2 free ‘Mapping Urban History’ virtual trainings about digitizing census info and hosted by #FresnoState sociology faculty Dr. Amber Crowell this Tuesday and Thursday (7/29, 7/31, 10-11:30am) at: bit.ly/mappingurbanhistory

Congrats to #FresnoState faculty Dr. Lori Clune (History) and Dr. Hanayo Oya (MCJ) who were part of the historical documentary series, "Turning Point: The Bomb and the Cold War," that was recently nominated for an #EmmyAward (learn more at: bit.ly/FS-netflix-t... ).

Read how #FresnoState sociology faculty Dr. Justin Sean Myers was quoted in a recent story about publicly-funded grocery stores at: theweek.com/politics/mam... (& more info on his background is at bit.ly/FS-soc-faculty)

Read about the amazing forensic science and outreach work done by anthropology faculty Dr. Chelsey Juarez (and the recent #FresnoState Provost's Award Winner for Distinguished Achievement in Research, Scholarship and Creative Accomplishment) at: bit.ly/FS25-chelsey...

#FresnoState political science faculty Dr. Naomi Bick shared her expertise (& skepticism) of a risk assessment firm report estimating 45% of Fresno County residents moving away by 2055 b/c of rising insurance rates & decreasing land values. @FresnoBee link yhoo.it/464Sb4R

We're pleased to welcome Jeannie Neathery as our new Director of Development (and tap her wealth of experience with Hinds Hospice, Lord of Life Foundation, Central Valley Association of Fundraising Professionals, Clovis Chamber of Commerce and other organizations)!

Dean Lowham loved meeting the next generation of #FresnoState students at another #DogDays session today (and also thanked our amazing advising staff again for all their hard work this summer as they helped the newcomers with their scheduling and first semester prep)!

Congrats to Lillian Weese, a #MaddyInstitute summer intern with the Visalia Office of Assemblywoman Alexandra Macedo! Lillian is a member of the Wukchumni Tribe in Visalia, and a first-generation college student with a #FresnoState poltical science major and an American Indian Studies minor.

Read/listen to an #NPR story about the "Hidden Once, Hidden Twice" photo / film project honoring the lives of senior, lesbian partnerships, and features former @Fresno_State faculty and staff Lillian Faderman and Phyllis Irwin at: bit.ly/4nAIzFd

Congrats to #FresnoState students Amanda Britter & Shailey Shah who received 2025 Western Region Continuums of Service Engaged Student Leader Awards earlier this spring.

Learn how #FresnoStateGrad Maria Arredondo successfully juggled a busy family life that includes six kids and a commute from Los Baños to receive a #FresnoState degree in criminology last month at: bit.ly/FS25-arredondo

Congrats to Dr. Danielle Lopez, who received an honorary #FresnoState Doctorate of Humane Letters degree last month at the Chicano/Latino Commencement Ceremony (& learn more about her background at: bit.ly/FS25-daniell... ).

Yesterday, #Fresno_State observed Juneteenth, which commemorates the effective end of slavery in the U.S. (6/19/1865). Learn more about Africana Studies Program and its classes and community events at socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/afrs and on Instagram at @fsafricanastudiesprogram

A HUGE Congratulations🎉 to Ross Whitton for winning the COSS Outstanding Staff award for 2025 for his commitment to #FresnoState student success, transparency, and leadership that is based in kindness, fairness and honesty. 👏

Thanks to the @Fresno_State Cross Cultural and Gender Center, which hosted a flag-raising event on campus co-organized by LGBTQ+ Programs and Services. Also look for a float of campus supporters Saturday at the Fresno Pride Parade (6/7, www.fresnorainbowpride.com ).

Read about #FresnoState faculty Dr. Kat Fobear, a Harvey Milk Community Leader Award recipient at the #Fresno LGBTQ+ Pride Flag Raising this Friday (6/6, 10am, City Hall) for her work uplifting and protecting LGBTQ+ lives across the Valley, at: bit.ly/FS-coss-wgss...

It's official! Dr. Jennifer Randles has been named our associate dean after serving in an interim role since June 2023. Read more about her impressive credentials as a dedicated #FresnoState academic leader, teacher and nationally-respected scholar at: bit.ly/FS25-coss-ra...

Read about new #FresnoState honorary humane letters doctorate recipient Ron W. Goode, a community college ethnic studies faculty and North Fork Mono Tribe chairman, who was honored for his cultural and community service and efforts at: bit.ly/FS25-honorar...

Congrats to #FresnoState professor Dr. Mohan B. Dangi who received the Steven K. Dentel @AEESProfs Award for Global Outreach. Learn about his academic, research & outreach efforts with our #FSGeogPlanning Dept at: socialsciences.fresnostate.edu/geography/fa...

Special thanks to all the families and supporters of our new #FresnoStateGrad class who attended commencement last week to cap an amazing 2024-25 academic year! See a list of all our #FresnoState Social Sciences graduates and commencement video at: bit.ly/FS-coss-commencement

Congrats to all our new #FresnoStateGrad degree recipients at yesterday’s commencement, including College of Social Sciences Dean's Medalists Robert Cordova & Jason Raythell Davis - see a #FresnoState event video & names of all 880 graduates at: bit.ly/FS-coss-comm...

THIS FRIDAY'S COMMENCEMENT (5/16, Save Mart Center) starts at 12:45pm & will be live-streamed at bit.ly/FS-coss-commencement . Parking & traffic will be congested, so arrive 45-60 minutes early, & more info about other #FresnoState graduation events is at: commencement.fresnostate.edu

Attend a free, “Nuclear War Teach-in/Die-in” presentation by #FresnoState history professor Dr. Lori Clune tied to Cold War history and current events this Wednesday (5/14, 12-1:30 pm, Social Sciences quad), & more event info is at bit.ly/FS25-clune-t...

Read more about a #FresnoState Humanics special event celebrating its Students4Giving Project community outreach efforts this Monday (5/12, 6pm, @gazbeogardens) and the inspiring stories of its graduating students Jazzmine White and Jose Luis Negrete at: bit.ly/FS25-student...

The public is invited to a free ‘teach-in’ presentation about abolition feminism this Thursday (5/1, 1-2:30pm, Library 3212) by #FresnoState Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies faculty Dr. Gloria Negrete-Lopez. Read more at: bit.ly/FS25-coss-te...

THIS WEEK! Students & the public are invited to help celebrate #Fresno_State Amerasia Week today through Friday (4/28-5/3) with events hosted by Cross Cultural Gender Center, Amerasia and ASI to spread Asian Pacific Islander cultural awareness. More info at: bit.ly/FS25-Amerasi...

See a complete list of innovative poster and oral research presentations *TODAY* by #FresnoState students (4/23, 8:15am-3pm, Resnick Student Union) at: bit.ly/FS-ccrs (and more 'Research Week' events are at: bit.ly/FS25-researc... ).

RSVP at: bit.ly/SnappingBeans for a talk by author Dr. Jayme Canty this Wednesday (4/23, 1-3pm, Library 2nd Floor Ellipse Gallery) to learn about her book (& social, economic and political experiences of black, queer women in the American South). More info: bit.ly/FS25-canty

Congratulations to our #FresnoState Model United Nations Team that won Far West Conference awards (for the delegations from Iran and Israel) and for the best resolution to the Commission on the Status of Women (& coached by faculty Dr. Melanie Ram and Dr. Nataliia Kasianenko).

Learn more about political science junior Camalah Saleh, who was named the first #FresnoState finalist for the prestigious Harry S. Truman scholarship, thanks to an impressive mix of local, state and national government internships at: bit.ly/FS25-saleh-t...