Campus conversations

California State University, Fresno campus articles

Browse current student reporting connected to California State University, Fresno, then start or join an in-person Roundtable through ThinkMatch.

One old oil can, 100 years of rivalry

The Collegian

For more than a century, Fresno State and San Diego State have shared a football history that stretches from old California highways to conference realignment. And sitting at the center of it all is an old, weathered oil can. Fresno State will travel to San Diego on Saturday, Oct. 17, to face San Diego State...

Fresno State men’s basketball to return to Selland Arena for Alabama State matchup

The Collegian

Following the Fresno State men’s basketball team return to the historic Selland Arena last season, the Bulldogs will once again head downtown to face Alabama State in a nonconference game on Friday, Nov. 20. The Bulldogs previously played at Selland Arena for 37 years from 1966 to 2003 as their primary home venue, before moving...

Joyce Terzian Scholarship in Armenian Studies Established

The Collegian

Joyce Terzian has established an annual Armenian Studies scholarship to support students studying at Fresno State. Terzian, born and raised in Sanger to parents Carl and Gladys Tusan, has been an active member of the Fresno community her entire life, owning several businesses in the Fresno and Clovis areas, as well as being a long-time...

“Armenian Sharakans” Topic of Presentation by Dr. David Zakarian and Marianna Asatryan

The Collegian

On Friday, May 8, 2026, Fresno State Armenian Studies Program hosted its final event for the spring semester, a lecture and musical presentation on “Armenian Sharakans: Origins, Development and Living Tradition.” The lecture was presented by Dr. David Zarakian, Haig and Isabel Berberian Professor at Fresno State, and Marianna Asatryan, an accomplished Armeni

Students Discover the Language Through Alphabet & Conversation

The Collegian

At Fresno State, students enrolled in Armenian 1A, Elementary Armenian, are discovering the language through its alphabet, pronunciation, and everyday conversations. Coming from different aca-demic backgrounds and levels of familiarity with Armenian, students have found the course to be an opportunity to explore a new language, strengthen existing skills, an

Ballot Breakdown: Clovis city council candidates running for midterm election

The Collegian

With the midterm elections coming up on Nov. 3, Clovis City Council has seven candidates running for this upcoming election. Districts 1, 4 and 5 have open seats. The term is a four-year term, paying about $1,513 a month. City Council of District 1 District 1 is located in the southern and eastern parts of...

Dr. Abraham Terian Introduces New Book of Poetry Titled “Phrasing the Arts” at Fresno State

The Collegian

Poetry – a creative journey that has more meaning than what the name holds. For Dr. Abraham Terian, it is more than just the creative journey and freedom from academic work – it is his way of expressing his experiences as a person living and walking on this earth. On Friday, September 25, Dr. Abraham...

“Syunik: The Last Border” Movie Screened for Armenian Studies

The Collegian

For centuries, the Syunik province has stood as one of Armenia’s most strategically and culturally significant regions, carrying a history deeply connected to the Armenian people’s identity, faith, and survival. On Friday, September 18, the Armenian Studies Program hosted a screening of the documentary “Syunik: The Last Border,” directed by Ashot Poghosyan a

Armenian Students Organization Fall Activities

The Collegian

The Armenian Students Organization (ASO) kicked off the Fall 2026 semester with an educational event celebrating Armenia’s 35th Independence Day, September 21, 1991, mark-ing Armenia’s independence from the Soviet Union. For Armenians around the world, the day represents freedom, resilience, and the enduring spirit of the Armenian people. On Monday, Septembe

Loading the complete article list and nearby Roundtables…