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Stubblefield gift will help new generations of Bulldog student-athletes

Stubblefield gift will help new generations of Bulldog student-athletes
Over 60 years, Rod Stubblefield, his father and his son became part of Fresno State football history by participating in 50 victories. Now their three-generation legacy also includes a room named for the Stubblefield family at the new Meyers Family Sports Medicine Center, which will serve Bulldog student-athletes...
January 30th, 2012 | Campaign, News | Read More

[VIDEO] Architect Robert Nicol pledges $2 million to advance Deaf Studies

[VIDEO] Architect Robert Nicol pledges $2 million to advance Deaf Studies
Robert Duncan Nicol has never heard the sound of his own voice. He did not speak until he was 10 years old. But since Nicol found his voice, he has dedicated his life to proving that deafness, while limiting, would never deter him from achieving his dreams. Now a retired architect and vineyard-owner,...
January 26th, 2012 | Campaign, News | Read More

Fresno State spring enrollment exceeds target for first time

Fresno State spring enrollment exceeds target for first time
For the first time in Fresno State history, the university surpassed its spring enrollment target on the first day of classes by 778 students with an unofficial headcount enrollment of 20,780, reports Bernie Vinovrski, associate vice president for enrollment. Spring semester classes began today. The...
January 17th, 2012 | Academics, News | Read More

Sociologist Matthew Jendian receives 2012 President’s Award of Excellence

Sociologist Matthew Jendian receives 2012 President’s Award of Excellence
Dr. Matthew Ari Jendian, a self-described “public sociologist” who excels in academic scholarship and research, commitment to students and community engagement, is the recipient of the 2012 President’s Award of Excellence at Fresno State. Jendian joined the faculty at Fresno State...
January 11th, 2012 | News | Read More

Laval gift supports university’s cross-departmental water research

Laval gift supports university’s cross-departmental water research
Research into the most pressing water issues facing Central California will significantly expand with a gift to Fresno State from local entrepreneur Claude Laval. The university will receive $300,000 over two years to establish the Claude Laval Water Research Fund. Because water is a multifaceted topic...
December 20th, 2011 | News | Read More

Decorated trees at Madden Library revive holiday tradition [PHOTOS]

Decorated trees at Madden Library revive holiday tradition [PHOTOS]
Eight lavishly decorated Christmas trees are on display for the entire community to see at the Leon S. Peters Ellipse Gallery on the second floor of the Henry Madden Library at Fresno State, created by floral designers to depict “A Storybook Christmas.” For many years, similar trees were on exhibit...
December 13th, 2011 | News | Read More

FresnoState Magazine publishes fall 2011 edition

FresnoState Magazine publishes fall 2011 edition
The fall 2011 edition of FresnoState Magazine accents the many accomplishments of Fresno State’s College of Arts and Humanities, profiles the Bulldog basketball coaches and recaps the Centennial celebration. The magazine also reports on progress in the $200 million Campaign for Fresno State and spotlights...
December 5th, 2011 | News | Read More

PUC grants $450,000 for Valley broadband development

PUC grants $450,000 for Valley broadband development
The San Joaquin Valley Regional Broadband Consortium has received final approval from the California Public Utilities Commission (PUC) for a $450,000 investment in broadband infrastructure for communities with limited or no cell phone service or Internet access. The consortium is an initiative of the...
December 2nd, 2011 | News | Read More