[Update 1/30/2018]: Paul Loeffler updated his Facebook account today (Jan. 30), thanking his friends for their well wishes. He had four simple messages: patience, prayer, donate, and rejoice in God. Loeffler, longtime announcer for Fresno State football, men's basketball and baseball, donated his kidney to friend Michael Alexander. Loeffler's message:...
RIP, Mariam Stepanian. She Turned Valley Public Radio into a Powerhouse
Mariam Stepanian, president and general manager of Valley Public Radio, died Thursday, Jan. 18, due to complications from an illness. Stepanian was surrounded by her family and closest friends at the time of her passing in Fresno, Valley Public Radio said in a statement released Friday afternoon. "Mariam was an unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled success," said White Ash Broadcasting Board Chair David Parker. "Her friendship, commitment and...
RIP, Mariam Stepanian. She Turned Valley Public Radio into a Powerhouse
Mariam Stepanian, president and general manager of Valley Public Radio, died Thursday, Jan. 18, due to complications from an illness. Stepanian was surrounded by her family and closest friends at the time of her passing in Fresno, Valley Public Radio said in a statement released Friday afternoon. "Mariam was an unparalleled leader who empowered Valley Public Radio staff, board and members to unequaled success," said White Ash Broadcasting Board Chair David Parker. "Her friendship, commitment and...
Religion of Peace: Local Religious Leaders Discuss Their Common Vision
What do a rabbi, an imam, a pastor, and a nun have in common? They all want to live in a peaceful world where people sit down and negotiate their differences rather than resorting to violence. “I believe a prerequisite of peace is the skills of solving conflict in a...
Religion of Peace: Local Religious Leaders Discuss Their Common Vision
What do a rabbi, an imam, a pastor, and a nun have in common? They all want to live in a peaceful world where people sit down and negotiate their differences rather than resorting to violence. “I believe a prerequisite of peace is the skills of solving conflict in a...
Fresnans Remember Armenian Genocide
It was 102 years ago, April 15, 2015, that the Armenian Genocide began. More than 1.5 million Armenians and many others perished at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. Monday night at Fresno State, the community gathered to honor their memory. And naturally, most the program, part religious observance and...
Fresnans Remember Armenian Genocide
It was 102 years ago, April 15, 2015, that the Armenian Genocide began. More than 1.5 million Armenians and many others perished at the hands of the Ottoman Empire. Monday night at Fresno State, the community gathered to honor their memory. And naturally, most the program, part religious observance and...
Fresno State to Hold “Religion of Peace” Interfaith Conference
Next Monday (April 24) from 2:00-3:15 PM, the “Religion of Peace” conference is scheduled to take place at Fresno State. Organized by a number of local groups, the conference is free to all and will feature a panel discussion from Valley faith leaders. Dean Witt from the State President of...
Fresno State to Hold “Religion of Peace” Interfaith Conference
Next Monday (April 24) from 2:00-3:15 PM, the “Religion of Peace” conference is scheduled to take place at Fresno State. Organized by a number of local groups, the conference is free to all and will feature a panel discussion from Valley faith leaders. Dean Witt from the State President of...
Fresno State Professor Taking Paid Leave
The embattled Fresno State professor who was revealed to make derogatory tweets about President Donald Trump is on an indefinite paid leave. In an e-mail sent by university president Joseph Castro to students, faculty and staff, Castro says that Maischak will no longer teach, but will remain in a researching...