In this feature, Campus News shares links to prominent news stories that showcase faculty, administrator and staff expertise.

Phillip M. Gonzales, lecturer, Chicano Latin American Studies Department, wrote an article regarding the documentation of eight murals featuring a local artist.

The article appeared in National Association for Chicana and Chicano Studies. (Nov. 12) Courtyard at Ser Murals Documentation Project/Pamphlet

Dr. Lisa Bryant, professor of Political Science, discussed how California reached historic voter turnout despite the pandemic and distrust.

The article appeared in CalMatters. (Nov. 24) How California reached historic voter turnout despite pandemic, distrust

President Joseph I. Castro, talked about his top priorities as he steps into the new role chancellor of chancellor of the California State University system in January, including to continue Cal State's push to improve student completion rates while cutting achievement gaps. He also discussed the need for state, federal and philanthropic investment to help Cal State students stay on track.

Tim White, the system's current chancellor, had previously discussed in this podcast the system's early decision to stick with a largely online fall. Castro revisited that move and talked about how it may have contributed to record enrollment levels and improved student retention rates at Fresno State and across Cal State.

The interview appeared in Inside Higher Ed Podcast: The Key. (Nov. 24) Ep. 31: Cal State's Next Chancellor