Dr. Ángel González, assistant professor, Department of Educational Leadership, has been named Mx. Gay Fresno for 2024-25 by the Imperial Dove Court de Fresno. Founded 50 years ago, the IDC is the oldest LGBTQ+ non-profit organization in Central California.

Dr. Ahran Koo, an associate professor of art education, received the 2024 Pacific Region Higher Education Art Educator Award by National Art Education Association on April 4 in Minneapolis.

This prestigious recognition, achieved through a comprehensive evaluation process involving peer reviews of nominations, honors the outstanding contributions, service, and accomplishments of an exemplary art educator in the nation.