Barbara Foster, acting executive director, Office of Community and Economic Development, was quoted on the economic potential of the San Joaquin River, saying it could help attract businesses to Fresno by offering the quality of life companies look for when choosing a new location.

This story ran in The Fresno Bee (May 30) Fresno hasn’t tapped San Joaquin River’s potential. Could it be city’s main draw?

Dr. Lisa Bryant, chair, Department of Political Science, was quoted on the effectiveness of Spanish-language political ads, noting they positively influence Spanish-speaking voters while potentially alienating English-only audiences.

This story ran in The Sacramento Bee (June 3) Republicans’ Spanish-language ad criticizes Democrat on tax vote. Is it fair?

Eric Hadden, director of the Water Energy Technology Center, Dr. Charles Hillyer, director of the Center for Irrigation Technology and Laura Ramos, director of the Division of Research and Education, were interviewed on their innovative research, plus the products, technology, and trends leading the future of development in irrigation and agriculture today.

This story ran in Irrigation Leader Magazine (May 5) Irrigation Leader Volume 16 Issue 5 (Full article can be found on pages 35 to 37.)

Dr. Tania Pacheco-Werner, director, Central Valley Health Policy Institute, was quoted on the proposed Medicaid changes, warning that work requirements and funding cuts would disproportionately harm regions like Central California, where access to care is already limited and reliance on Medicaid is high.

This story ran in KVPR (May 23) 'I feel betrayed.' Dozens protest after Rep. Valadao votes to cut Medicaid

Dr. Estevan Parra Guerrero, director, TRIO Upward Bound, was quoted on the importance of community and support among graduates who share similar identities.

This story ran in The Fresno Bee (May 23) Despite Trump efforts to shut them down, affinity graduations thrive in Fresno

Dr. Debay Tadesse, assistant professor, Africana Studies Program, was quoted on the view that Western democracy in Africa often advances neocolonial interests, urging a shift toward governance grounded in African traditions.

This story ran in Community Alliance (June 1) Neocolonial Dilemma in Africa