The College of Science and Mathematics regretfully announces the death of Dr. Robert Levine on June 22 after a sudden and unexpected illness.

Dr. Levine was appointed to a tenure track position in the Department of Psychology at Fresno State in 1974. He was awarded emeritus status in 2008.

Dr. Levine received a bachelor’s degree in psychology from the University of California, Berkeley, a master’s degree in clinical psychology from Florida State University and a doctoral degree in personality/social psychology from New York University.

He was an outstanding and well-loved teacher who was named Outstanding Teacher of the Year by the Western Psychological Association. In 2007, Dr. Levine was selected for the Provost’s Excellence in Teaching Award at Fresno State.

His research was creative and applicable to a variety of fields. He published numerous articles and five books, including “A Geography of Time,” which was featured in Newsweek, the New York Times Magazine, CNN, NPR’s “All Things Considered,” and elsewhere around the world.

Deeply devoted to the University, Dr. Levine served admirably as chair of the Department of Psychology and associate dean for the College of Science and Mathematics. He also represented the Department of Psychology well in the community, serving on numerous boards, most notably for the Poverello House. He was also a fellow in the American Psychological Association.

Dr. Levine served as a role model to friends and family around the world, living a rich life as an exemplary university professor and an involved community member. He will be deeply missed.

Fresno State Hall of Fame trainer Paul Schechter has passed away at the age of 75. It was announced by family and friends on Friday.

Schechter served as the head athletics trainer for 27 years at Fresno State (1974-2001), which included overseeing the football team in both the Jim Sweeney and Pat Hill eras.

"He was a good man," said Hill. "He was a really good trainer but very demanding. He made sure the student-athletes got the best care and got them back on the field quickly because of his hard work and dedication."

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