FEATURED VIDEOS Archives - Fresno State News https://www.fresnostatenews.com/category/featured/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:39:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.6.2 ‘Everything I Expected and More’ – A Short Film About Graduating https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2024/06/26/everything-i-expected-and-more-a-short-film-about-graduating/ Wed, 26 Jun 2024 17:39:10 +0000 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/?p=69860 Every Bulldog's story is a unique journey toward graduation. Some journeys are uncharted, others nontraditional, and many are filled with incredible adversity. But one thing is certain. Through unwavering dedication and a tenacious spirit, graduates reach a milestone fueled by passion, resilience and purpose. They become the next generation of leaders, ready to define the [...]

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]]> Every Bulldog’s story is a unique journey toward graduation. Some journeys are uncharted, others nontraditional, and many are filled with incredible adversity. But one thing is certain. Through unwavering dedication and a tenacious spirit, graduates reach a milestone fueled by passion, resilience and purpose. They become the next generation of leaders, ready to define the road ahead. As the class of 2024 embarks on a new journey as Fresno State alumni, three remarkable graduates – Carlos Rene Castro, Guadalupe Mendoza and Nathan Theng – ignite their own passions to forge new paths and pave a brighter future.

(Video by Matt Mealer, University Marketing and Communications)

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]]> A Season to Celebrate https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2023/12/21/a-season-to-celebrate/ Thu, 21 Dec 2023 18:08:17 +0000 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/?p=69012 There are many reasons 2023 was a year to celebrate at Fresno State. Here are 75 seconds filled with some of those reasons.

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]]> There are many reasons 2023 was a year to celebrate at Fresno State. Here are 75 seconds filled with some of those reasons.

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]]> This is Our Story https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2023/09/06/this-is-our-story/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 21:04:32 +0000 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/?p=68592 NFL quarterback Derek Carr has a message for aspiring college students about the power of a Fresno State education: “We know our potential is limitless, because we’ve seen what Bulldogs can do.” That line is part of Carr’s voiceover in the university’s new institutional ad, a 30-second TV commercial that is expected air during 11 nationally [...]

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]]> NFL quarterback Derek Carr has a message for aspiring college students about the power of a Fresno State education: “We know our potential is limitless, because we’ve seen what Bulldogs can do.”

That line is part of Carr’s voiceover in the university’s new institutional ad, a 30-second TV commercial that is expected air during 11 nationally televised Bulldogs games this season – including games on Fox, FS1, FS2 and CBS Sports.

Visit FresnoStateNews.com for the full story, including more details on the commercial.

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]]> The Path to Graduation 2023 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2023/05/18/the-path-to-graduation-2023/ Thu, 18 May 2023 20:36:29 +0000 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/?p=68276 Watch how Fresno State surprised three graduates with a message that reminded them of their relentless paths to graduation and the lasting impact their Bulldog success stories will have on themselves, their families and their communities.

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]]> Watch how Fresno State surprised three graduates with a message that reminded them of their relentless paths to graduation and the lasting impact their Bulldog success stories will have on themselves, their families and their communities.

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]]> Elevate Campaign: Imagine the Possibilities https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2023/05/09/elevate-campaign-imagine-the-possibilities/ Tue, 09 May 2023 17:10:27 +0000 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/?p=68204 The "Elevate" campaign is a transformational, multi-year vision for the modernization of Fresno State’s athletic facilities, including Valley Children’s Stadium and other venues. The aspirational master plan provides a roadmap to help position Fresno State athletics for sustained success while the Bulldogs continue to compete and win at a national level. Visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate to see [...]

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]]> The “Elevate” campaign is a transformational, multi-year vision for the modernization of Fresno State’s athletic facilities, including Valley Children’s Stadium and other venues. The aspirational master plan provides a roadmap to help position Fresno State athletics for sustained success while the Bulldogs continue to compete and win at a national level.

Visit GoBulldogs.com/elevate to see the full master plan and find out how you can help.

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]]> Drawing Inspiration: An artist’s journey toward teaching https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2022/12/09/drawing-inspiration-an-artists-journey-toward-teaching/ Fri, 09 Dec 2022 18:01:20 +0000 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/?p=67536 At an early age, Bobby Brown learned that art gave him the power to shape his own reality and bridge his desire for connection, friendship and understanding. Today, Brown is leaving a legacy at Fresno State through his original artwork, which became one of the core symbols of Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval’s presidential investiture. For the [...]

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]]> At an early age, Bobby Brown learned that art gave him the power to shape his own reality and bridge his desire for connection, friendship and understanding. Today, Brown is leaving a legacy at Fresno State through his original artwork, which became one of the core symbols of Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval’s presidential investiture. For the full story, visit stories.fresnostate.edu.

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]]> Day of Giving 2022 Results https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2022/11/04/day-of-giving-2022-results/ Fri, 04 Nov 2022 22:32:17 +0000 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/?p=67415 Associated Students, Inc. President Caroline Alvarez shares words of thanks to all who participated in Day of Giving, helping to empower Fresno State students for success.

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]]> Associated Students, Inc. President Caroline Alvarez shares words of thanks to all who participated in Day of Giving, helping to empower Fresno State students for success.

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]]> Coming Home: Davante Adams https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2022/10/28/coming-home-davante-adams/ Fri, 28 Oct 2022 20:39:15 +0000 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/?p=67385 On the field with Fresno State alumnus Davante Adams, a star wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, during his jersey retirement ceremony at Valley Children's Stadium on Oct. 15.

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]]> On the field with Fresno State alumnus Davante Adams, a star wide receiver for the Las Vegas Raiders, during his jersey retirement ceremony at Valley Children’s Stadium on Oct. 15.

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]]> Fresno State celebrates Central Valley with ‘For the V’ campaign https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2022/07/01/fresno-state-celebrates-valley-with-for-the-v-campaign/ Fri, 01 Jul 2022 17:41:20 +0000 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/?p=66895 With the sun rising on the next chapter of Fresno State Athletics, the pride and tradition of the Bulldogs is, and always will be, rooted in the Central Valley. Over the course of the next trip around the closest star, Fresno State Athletics will show why the Bulldogs compete "For The V" – an iconic [...]

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]]> With the sun rising on the next chapter of Fresno State Athletics, the pride and tradition of the Bulldogs is, and always will be, rooted in the Central Valley.

Over the course of the next trip around the closest star, Fresno State Athletics will show why the Bulldogs compete “For The V” – an iconic symbol which represents the Central Valley and has been integrated into the Bulldogs’ primary logo as a green V on a dog tag and used as a standalone mark on Fresno State’s athletic uniform over the years.

For the full story, visit gobulldogs.com.

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]]> How one graduate rose from incarceration to become a Dean’s Medalist https://www.fresnostatenews.com/2022/05/18/how-one-graduate-rose-from-incarceration-to-become-a-deans-medalist/ Wed, 18 May 2022 17:23:18 +0000 https://www.fresnostatenews.com/?p=66726 “Five years ago, I was starving on a park bench after being released from prison. I didn’t know how to navigate the free world.” At age 17, Steven Hensley was incarcerated for nearly six years. Following his release, he worked tirelessly to secure employment, housing and admission into Fresno State. Now, Hensley is the undergraduate [...]

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]]> “Five years ago, I was starving on a park bench after being released from prison. I didn’t know how to navigate the free world.”

At age 17, Steven Hensley was incarcerated for nearly six years. Following his release, he worked tirelessly to secure employment, housing and admission into Fresno State. Now, Hensley is the undergraduate Dean’s Medalist for the College of Arts and Humanities. The College of Arts and Humanities commencement ceremony is at 12:30 p.m. on Friday, May 20, at the Save Mart Center.

A double major, he earned bachelor’s degrees in philosophy (pre-law option) and political science. Next fall, Hensley will attend the University of California, Berkeley School of Law.

During his first semester at Fresno State, Hensley co-founded Youngsters for Change, a non-profit organization designed to help at-risk and formerly incarcerated youth. He is the student coordinator for Bulldogs for Recovery and was recently elected to serve on the Board of Directors for ACLU of Northern California.

By harnessing his practical and deeply personal understanding of the justice system, Hensley plans to contribute a uniquely empathetic perspective to theoretical legal discussions while representing the lived experience of those impacted by incarceration and poverty.

Celebrating the Class of 2022
In the coming days, FresnoStateNews.com will highlight stories of inspiring students who will be graduating this spring. Commencement ceremonies for the University’s eight colleges and schools along with several affinity celebrations will take place May 20 and 21. Visit commencement.fresnostate.edu for more details.

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