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Fresno State, FPU among top Hispanic schools

Students congratulate each other during Fresno Pacific University's graduation commencement ceremonyA national magazine listed Fresno State and Fresno Pacific University among the top 100 schools serving Hispanic students.

Chukchansi gives $1M to Fresno State to preserve language

Fresno State's Department of Linguistics to help preserve Yokut languageThe Picayune Rancheria of the Chukchansi Indians is honoring its native Yokut language through a $1 million gift to Fresno State's Department of Linguistics.

Small school wins big in Facebook contest

A small school was the big winner in Cherry Avenue Auction’s school fundraising Facebook contest, a news release said today.

Doctors Academy awards night at Selma High

The UCSF Fresno Selma High School Doctors Academy will celebrate its third graduating class Wednesday, May 9, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the dining hall at Selma High School, UCSF Fresno said in a release.

Caruthers High to present Doctors Academy awards

The UCSF Fresno Caruthers High School Doctors Academy will celebrate its third graduating class Tuesday from 5:30 to 7 p.m. at the Caruthers High School gymnasium.

Computech named ‘Schools of Distinction’ finalist

Computech is a middle school science finalist.Edison Computech Middle School of Fresno has been named as one of 18 U.S. schools chosen as finalists in the 2012 Intel Schools of Distinction Awards, which honor schools with innovative math and science programs.

Junior Achievement pairs students with biz world

 Jim Lowe with marketing firm JSA in Fresno speaks to students as part of a recent Junior Achievement job-shadowing event. The nonprofit seeks businesses to host student groups.  Sometimes even deciding what to wear the next day can emotionally exhaust many high school students, let alone trying to figure out what they want to do for a career for the rest of their lives.

Foundation grants $800K to Fresno State program

fresnostateEngineering and construction students at Fresno State will be helped through a $800,000 gift from the James Irvine Foundation.

Fresno State unveils new logo

Fresno State logoFresno State launched a new campus logo today in an effort solidify its image and make it a more authentic representation of its core principles.

Fresno's JTS honored for educational contributions

From left, Larry Johanson, Patti Johanson and Richard JohansonFresno-based logistics company Johanson Transportation Service was honored by the Fresno Compact for its contributions to education.