Physics major Benjamin Awad and Keyara Piri, a biology major, won top awards for their presentations at the just-concluded 2023 SACNAS National Diversity in STEM Conference held in Portland, Oregon. SACNAS, the Society for Advancement of Chicanos / Hispanic and Native Americans in Science, is a non-profit organization founded in 1973 to reverse the underrepresentation of Chicano […]
Fresno State mathematics majors Jose Lopez, Isaac Ramos, Grace Burton, and Angel Vargas spent Saturday morning tutoring and mentoring middle- through high school students in mathematics at New Vision Aviation at the Fresno Chandler Executive Airport. While giving back to the community, the Fresno State students practiced their teaching skills and approaches to explaining various […]
By Sarah Bozsum Senior, biology major Photo: Sarah Bozsum poses in front of the newly unveiled bronze statue of Victor E. Bulldog III, retired Fresno State’s live mascot, located at the front entrance of the Resnick Student Union. Photos by Maurice O. Ndole My childhood ambition was clear– becoming a veterinarian and soothe the suffering of […]
Day of Giving: Empowering Student Success and Fueling the Valley’s Growth Fresno State’s Day of Giving, an annual online fundraising initiative overseen by the University Advancement division seeks to motivate the broader Bulldog community to contribute to their preferred causes. Our mission for this year’s Day of Giving is clear: beating last year’s numbers. For the College […]
There’s a new bulldog at Fresno State. A bronze statue of Victor E. Bulldog III, the university’s retired live mascot, was unveiled Wednesday at the Resnick Student Union in front of a capacity crowd, which included Bulldog III and his successor, Bulldog IV. Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval shared his pride in the university’s live […]
By Alicia Betancourt Junior, biology major My pursuit of a STEM career and education wasn’t just about following a passion; it was a relentless odyssey marked by late-night study sessions and groggy early mornings as I grappled with the intricate dance between mitosis and meiosis. There were moments when it all felt like a Sisyphean […]
Despite chilly weather, students showed up in large numbers at the Fresno State Memorial Gardens to kick off the weeklong Homecoming Week events, which featured entertainment and giveaways. DJ Kay Rich, a Fresno State alum, kept the party going, playing popular hits and bringing some students to the grass dance floor to show their moves. […]
Over 120 Fresno State students, under the Center for Access to Science for All (CASA) banner, embarked on an inspiring journey to northern California in pursuit of a world of boundless healthcare career possibilities awaiting them after graduation. The students attended UC Davis’ 2023 Pre-Health Conference, one of the nation’s largest events in healthcare education. […]
Several events took place over the weekend. Here’s a summary in brief and photos. Play the slider to see photos of the following: Solar eclipse 2023 Hundreds of students from local schools attending the STEM for Girls Conference at Fresno State also got a chance of a lifetime to experience the solar eclipse while on […]
Fresno State’s held it’s 8th annual Feria de Educación on Saturday connecting Spanish-speaking parents, students, and community members with resources for post-secondary education. Organizers estimate more than 1500 people attended the event. Geology graduate students Morgan Hicks and Sergio Medina manned the The Earth and Environmental Sciences Department (EES) resource table, and Jessica Bustos and […]