Dr. William E. Skuban, professor, Department of History, traveled to Lima, Peru in August to attend the IV Jornadas Históricas conference held at la Pontificia Universidad Católica del Perú (PUCP).

He delivered the "conferencia magistral" (keynote address) and introduced the forthcoming revised Spanish edition of his book, “Líneas en la arena,” to be published in a collaborative effort by PUCP and la Pontificia Universidad Católica de Chile.

His address focused on nationalism in Latin America, particularly in Peru and Chile, as well as the alarming resurgence of nativist, chauvinistic nationalism in the world today. These topics were explored in the prior edition of the book, “Lines in the Sand: Nationalism and Identity on
the Peruvian-Chilean Frontier,” which was published by the University of New Mexico Press in 2007.

Skuban teaches courses in Latin American history, including topics such as social revolution in Latin America, Latin American-U.S. relations, nationalism in Latin America, Latin American history in film and a variety of topical graduate-level courses.

Dr. Emma Hughes, professor, Department of Criminology, co-authored an article recently published in the American Society of Criminology’s September/October newsletter, titled “Prison Education Matters.” The article was co-authored by Dr. Keramet Reiter of UC Irvine, and Gabe Rosales, a formerly incarcerated UCI graduate student.

It highlights a groundbreaking presidential panel held at the society’s annual meeting last November, which included two incarcerated Fresno State students participating via Zoom. Read the article beginning on page eight of the newsletter here.

Drs. Sam Lankford and Jody Hironaka-Juteau, recreation administration faculty, co-authored and published the fifth edition of "Managing Recreation, Parks and Leisure Services: An Introduction."

The publication focuses on four topics, including setting the context for managing recreation, parks and leisure services; key managerial leadership issues; managing resources; and the future of recreation, parks and leisure services.

The College of Health and Human Services received continued accreditation for several of its nationally recognized programs. Within the past year, the master of science in nursing, the master of science in speech-language pathology, as well as the bachelor of arts and master of social work programs were reaffirmed by their accrediting bodies.

In addition, the master of arts in deaf education program was reaffirmed in 2023.

Nearly 1,100 students graduate from the college each year with degrees at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels. These successful reviews highlight the ongoing commitment of faculty and staff to preparing graduates for professional excellence and service across the Central Valley and beyond.

Established in 1981, the college has prepared students for professions in communicative sciences and deaf studies, kinesiology, nursing, physical therapy, public health, recreation administration and social work education.