It was one of the most dramatic weeks in presidential history and Robert Costa was there to cover it. Between a raucous debate, a COVID-19 diagnosis, a trip to Walter Reed and back, Costa — Washington Post reporter and host of PBS's "Washington Week" — will have a lot to...
#MeToo Protests at Fresno State as Hearing in Alleged Rape Takes Place
A woman who went public with her story about an alleged sexual assault at Fresno State sought justice on Monday. According to the victim and her mother — neither who wanted to be identified by the media despite the YouTube videos posted by the alleged victim — Fresno State held...
Dreamers Have Been Political Pawns for Far Too Long: Castro
While I hope the U.S. Supreme Court will uphold protection for Dreamers, I am continually mystified that we find ourselves in this predicament in the first place. Too often, there seems to be a fundamental misunderstanding about who these Dreamers are. These young people were brought to the United States...
Fresno State Cancels Talk by Face the Nation's Margaret Brennan
Citing concerns over coronavirus, Fresno State has canceled an appearance next week by CBS's "Face the Nation" moderator Margaret Brennan. Brennan was scheduled to deliver the President's Lecture Series address on March 17 at the Save Mart Center. Now, that event is off the books. "Given that many people are...
Sandra Witte, Dean of Fresno State's Jordan College, Retires
Sandra Witte, dean of Fresno State's Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology, has announced her retirement from 38 years of service to the university. Witte's retirement was effective Monday. Dennis Nef, Fresno State vice provost, accepted a two-year appointment as the Jordan College dean, the university announced. Witte was...
March Match Up, Ending Hunger One Student At a Time
Fresno State's student cupboard has helped students like ToniMarie Munoz focus more on school and less on wondering where their next meal will come from. The free food and hygiene pantry has also kept Munoz from working a third job to buy food. "The student cupboard has been very helpful during...
Fresno State, Raiders Talk. Where Will NFL Team Play in 2019?
Fresno State and the Oakland Raiders have had informal discussions for the Silver and Black to call Bulldog Stadium home for 2019. But, the chance of the Raiders playing in Fresno is the same as the team's chances of making this season's playoffs: over and out. “Fresno State Athletics has...
Does Swearengin Want Spot in Newsom Cabinet? Watch Answer.
After arranging a 60-person roundtable with Gov.-elect Gavin Newsom, is Ashley Swearengin interesting in working in his administration? “I am not. I am very happy with the work I’m doing at the Central Valley Community Foundation," Swearengin said. "I love being able to continue to make the Valley better. But...
After New Bulldogs AD Tumey Arrives, Big Shake-Up Follows
The summer hiring of Terry Tumey as Fresno State's new athletic director has been followed by a shake-up in the department's top ranks. Steve Robertello, who served as the interim athletics director and was a finalist for the job that Tumey landed, was reassigned in August. He now is the...
Fresno State's Performance Trumps Jarrar & Other Dust-Ups
National recognition for classroom performance keeps on coming for Fresno State. The U.S. News and World Report's 2018 Best College rankings are out, and Fresno State is pegged at No. 3 among public universities and No. 5 overall for its graduation rate performance. The latest good news builds upon a...