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Study documents health consequences of Valley air pollution

Study documents health consequences of Valley air pollution
An air pollution study by a California State University, Fresno institute indicates that as ozone and fine particulates in central San Joaquin Valley air increase, so do rates of children’s asthma emergency-room visits and hospitalizations. The study by the Central Valley Health Policy Institute at...
October 18th, 2011 | News | Read More

Princeton Review ranks Craig School MBA among nation’s best

Princeton Review ranks Craig School MBA among nation’s best
The graduate program in the Craig School of Business at California State University, Fresno is once again named among the best schools in the country by The Princeton Review. The New York-based education services company features the school in the 2012 edition of its “Best 294 Business Schools”...
October 12th, 2011 | News | Read More

TipNow crime-reporting system uses texting

TipNow crime-reporting system uses texting
University Police at Fresno State have implemented a new crime-reporting system in which students, faculty and staff can anonymously text in regarding crimes or concerns on campus. Lt. Lupe Shrum of Fresno State’s University Police Department said TipNow is a new way of using technology to get students...
October 3rd, 2011 | News | Read More

Valley indicator increase waning economic growth

Valley indicator increase waning economic growth
For a second straight month, the San Joaquin Valley Business Conditions Index increased. The survey from individuals making company purchasing decisions in firms in the counties of Fresno, Madera, Kings and Tulare continues to point to slow to no growth in the coming months. The index, a leading economic...
October 3rd, 2011 | News | Read More

New book devoted to Contemporary Armenian poetry

New book devoted to Contemporary Armenian poetry
The Fresno State Armenian Studies Program and The Press at California State University, Fresno have published “Armenian Poetry of Our Time,” translated by poet Diana Der-Hovanessian. “Armenian Poetry of Our Time” is the third book published in the recently established Armenian Series at The...
September 29th, 2011 | News | Read More

International Economic Development Council recognizes Welty

International Economic Development Council recognizes Welty
California State University, Fresno President John D. Welty’s dedication to economic development in the region was awarded the Institutional Leadership Award by the International Economic Development Council at the council’s annual conference in Charlotte, N.C. “The Institutional Leadership...
September 27th, 2011 | News | Read More

Economy cited as top problem in regional quality of life survey

Economy cited as top problem in regional quality of life survey
Central San Joaquin Valley residents believe the economy – and particularly the lack of available jobs – is the most pressing problem affecting quality of life in  the region today, according to a new survey conducted by California State University, Fresno. Residents of Fresno, Kings, Madera and...
September 26th, 2011 | News | Read More

Students will join San Joaquin River cleanup volunteers

Students will join San Joaquin River cleanup volunteers
California State University, Fresno students will join RiverTree Volunteers for the Great Sierra Cleanup on Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 24-25, removing tires, trash and other unwanted items that have been dumped into the San Joaquin River. RiverTree Volunteers, a nonprofit organization dedicated to maintaining...
September 20th, 2011 | News | Read More