Shirley Melikian Armbruster was named associate vice president for University Communications and Integrated Marketing following a national search, announced Dr. Peter N. Smits, vice president for University Advancement. Armbruster had served in the position on an interim basis since 2008 and became permanent on Aug. 1. A Fresno State alumna, Armbruster joined the university in 2000 after working in the newspaper industry as a reporter and editor. She holds a bachelor’s degree in Journalism from Fresno State and twice was awarded fellowships from the National Press Foundation. INFO: 559.278.5292 or shirleya@csufresno.edu.