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Businesswoman, professor emeritus honored with President’s Medal of Distinction

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.
Campus closed for Memorial Day holiday

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.
Fresno State celebrates more than 6,000 graduates at 2025 commencement ceremonies

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.
Unlocking Potential: Degrees create new direction for incarcerated students

1 month ago | fresnostatenews.com | Eddie Hughes

When Renecha Gulley walked to the podium to give her commencement speech, it marked a special moment for the Degrees of Change program. In a crowded gathering area at the Central California Women’s Facility near Chowchilla, family members, friends and supporters came together on March 11 to celebrate the first class to receive undergraduate college degrees from a women’s correctional facility in California.
Fresno State honors three with honorary doctorates this commencement season

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.
Fresno State’s Women’s Entrepreneur Center earns excellence award

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.
Registration now open for Water Bootcamp virtual series

1 month ago | fresnostatenews.com | Eddie Hughes

The California Water Institute at Fresno State is leading the way for water education during Water Awareness Month in California. The institute’s annual Water Bootcamp has officially kicked off, with three sessions remaining on May 9 and 16 in English and May 30 in Spanish. The multi-day, annual Water Bootcamp is free and open to the public, and is designed to give participants a foundational understanding of California’s complex water system.
Space remains in some Fresno State youth summer camps

2 months ago | fresnostatenews.com | Lisa Bell

A couple of popular Fresno State summer camps still have space for additional enrollment, giving youth a chance to learn and have fun this summer while experience the Fresno State campus. College of Science and Mathematics — Summer Academy in STEMFor children in grades 4 through 12, this camp offers three sections:Elementary school STEM concepts: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 16 to 20, youth ages 9-11. Middle school STEM concepts: 8 a.m. to 3 p.m., June 16 to 20, youth ages 11-14.
Fresno State students dedicate spring break to community service

2 months ago | fresnostatenews.com | Lisa Bell

Fresno State students will dedicate a portion of their spring break (April 14–16) to hands-on service through Alternative Spring Break. Participants will work at three community sites, tackling meaningful projects that support local organizations. Service projects and locations:Scout Island Outdoor Education Center (7695 N. Van Ness Ave. in Fresno), 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. April 14-16.
Vintage Days features new foods, attractions, entertainment on campus

2 months ago | fresnostatenews.com | Eddie Hughes

While the Vintage Days spring festival remains one of the longest held traditions on the Fresno State campus, each year offers a new twist. This year, it’s the new Dave and Buster’s Fun Zone, which will include inflatables, a ferris wheel, a rock wall, a zip line and a spider jump. Vintage Days is a free, three-day festival running from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday and Saturday, April 11 and 12, and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, April 13.