In this feature, Campus News shares links to prominent news stories that showcase faculty, administrator and staff expertise.
President Joseph I. Castro, was quoted regarding the $5.5 million donation from the Perenchio Family Endowed Scholarship to help students facing financial hardship by applying for more grants and scholarships.
The article appeared in GV Wire. (Aug. 18) Foundation of Hollywood Mogul Perenchio Donates $5.5M to Fresno State
Dr. Patricia D. López, assistant professor of curriculum and instruction, discussed the ethnic studies graduation courses requirements for Fresno Unified School District students.
The article appeared in The Fresno Bee. (Aug. 15) Ed Lab: School starts on Monday. Are your kids ready?
Tom Montgomery, winemaker, was featured on a segment discussing how extreme heat affects wine grapes.
The story aired on KSEE 24. (Aug. 19) Extreme heat affecting Valley wine grapes
Dr. Joseph Ross, biology professor, Dr. Colin Stewart, associate dean of students, and Dr. Kimberly Stillmaker, civil engineer professor, were quoted on the record growth of new first time students.
The story aired on KSEE 24. (Aug. 15) Fresno State anticipating record amount of first-time students
Dr. Tania Pacheco-Werner, sociologist and co-assistant director of the Central Valley Health Policy Institute, discussed the intentional investment in the Black community in Fresno.
The article appeared in The Fresno Bee. (Aug. 17) 'Black businesses are hurting now.' Racism, inequality, COVID-19 shatter Fresno business dreams
She also was quoted on undocumented workers unwillingness to cooperate with government workers out of fear of being detained by ICE agents in the following two articles:
The article appeared in The Fresno Bee. (Aug. 18) California farming country buckles under COVID-19. Will pandemic make or break the Valley?
The article appeared in GV Wire. (Aug. 19) California Farming Country buckles under COVID-19. Will pandemic make or break the Valley?
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