Teresa K. Gipson, stakeholder engagement coordinator, The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, was quoted on reconnecting at-risk African American youth with agriculture and calling for stronger, more reliable support for Black and small-scale farmers.

This story ran in Capital B (July 25) USDA Cuts Food Business Centers Supporting Black Farmers

Dr. Lisa Bryant, chair, and Dr. Thomas Holyoke, professor, Department of Political Science, were quoted on voters knowing in advance of a candidates involvement in Fresno Future Forward before casting ballots.

This story ran in Fresnoland (July 21) ‘The very essence of dark money:’ Could Fresno voters be misled again? Experts think so

Dr. Thomas Holyoke, professor, Department of Political Science, was a guest panelist discussing the political character of the region, and how shifts in political alignments and voter behaviors could impact the 2026 midterms and beyond.

This story aired on Cap Radio (July 28) Central Valley’s Political Character

Dr. Justin Myers, associate professor, Department of Sociology, was quoted on the disproportionate impact of rising food costs on working-class families and the higher-than-average grocery prices in New York City.

This story ran in The Guardian (July 25) As food prices rise, Mamdani wants public grocery stores in New York. Can it work?

Dr. Joel Slade, assistant professor, Department of Biology, was quoted on the likely decline of black-chinned hummingbirds in California, attributing it to reduced food and habitat.

This story ran in The Fresno Bee (July 26) Fewer hummingbirds are visiting feeders in Fresno-area backyards. Here’s why

Blake Zante, executive director of The Maddy Institute, was quoted on how potential redistricting in California could eliminate key Republican congressional seats in the Central Valley, shifting the balance of power.

This story ran in ABC30 (July 25) Gov. Newsom's proposed redistricting could put Valley Republican seats at risk