Dr. Antonio Avalos, professor, Department of Economics, was quoted in multiple outlets on the challenges of fostering competition in global payments and the impact of rising gas prices on consumer spending, noting both past successes and cautious optimism due to bipartisan recognition of corporate power

This story ran in GVWire (Feb. 4) Credit Card Giants Drain Billions: Can Congress Take Action?

This story ran on ABC30 (Feb. 10) Gas prices up 17 cents this week in Fresno

Dr. Katherine Fobear, associate professor and Dr. Kathryn Forbes, professor, both in the Department of Women's, Gender and Sexuality Studies, were quoted on how politically motivated claims of protection could harm gender expression and deny legal protections in K-12 and college settings.

This story ran in Your Central Valley (Feb. 7) Trump bans transgender athletes from women’s sports, Fresno County supervisor and CSUF professors weigh in

Dr. Thomas Holyoke, professor, Department of Political Science, was quoted in multiple outlets on the current political climate in the United States.

This story ran on ABC30 (Feb. 10) Trump 'floods the zone' with barrage of orders, implementing tariffs, targeting paper straws

This story ran in Portside (Feb. 11) ‘Ridiculous Blunder’: Trump Wades Into California’s Water Wars – and Strikes Some of His Strongest Supporters

Dr. Tania Pacheco-Werner, director, Central Valley Health Policy Institute, was quoted on how mass deportations under President Donald Trump would worsen public health by deterring farmworkers from seeking medical help or reporting unsafe conditions.

This story ran in The Latin Sun (Feb. 10) Has the battle against bird flu been lost?

Robert Willmott, staff, Department of Agriculture Operations, was quoted on farmers' concerns about mold and rot affecting citrus crops due to rain, with some taking protective measures and others delaying harvest.

This story ran on ABC30 (Feb. 13) Potential impact of heavy rain on crops like citrus and almonds

Blake Zante, executive director, Maddy Institute, was interviewed on the institute's rebranding efforts to honor its legacy, foster community connections, expand its influence, and enhance career development through new initiatives and partnerships while staying focused on key policy issues.

This story ran in The Business Journal (Feb. 12) The Maddy Institute celebrates 25 years with a fresh rebrand