Lisa Bell

1 week ago | fresnostatenews.com | Lisa Bell

Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval honored two individuals with the President’s Medal of Distinction during the 2024-25 academic year. The honorees are Vinci Ricchiuti, chair of the Fresno State Foundation Board of Governors, and longtime faculty member Dr. Sudarshan Kapoor. Established in 1993, the President’s Medal of Distinction is the highest non-degree award presented by Fresno State.

1 month ago | fresnostatenews.com | Lisa Bell

In commemoration of Memorial Day, which honors the men and women of the United States military who have died, the Fresno State campus will be closed on Monday, May 26. Per the recommendation of the U.S. Flag Code, university flags will be posted at half-staff until noon and raised for the remainder of the day. All campus offices will be closed on May 26. Spring intersession classes are not scheduled to meet on Memorial Day.

1 month ago | fresnostatenews.com | Lisa Bell

Stories about this year’s graduates highlight several recurring themes:Lean into the safety net that family, friends and campus support services can provide. Keep focus on the goal, even through seemingly insurmountable challenges. Let curiosity lead to transformational experiences that a college education provides.

1 month ago | fresnostatenews.com | Lisa Bell

Fresno State will award honorary doctorates to three individuals this year — educator Ron W. Goode, corrections department professional Danielle Lopez and entrepreneur Dennis Parnagian. Honorary doctorates are awarded on behalf of the California State University system and Fresno State in recognition of excellence and extraordinary achievement in significant areas of human endeavor that embody the CSU system’s objectives and ideals.

1 month ago | fresnostatenews.com | Lisa Bell

The U.S. Small Business Administration announced the Fresno State Women’s Entrepreneur Center as the recipient of the 2025 Women’s Business Center of Excellence for the 15-county San Joaquin Valley and Central Coast region. Women’s Business Centers are a part of the administration’s national network of resource partners, which provide free one-on-one counseling, consulting, mentoring and training to entrepreneurs.