Fresno State

Eight Things That Have Changed Since the Last Time Fresno State Had A New President

Joe Moore — Fri, 24 May 2013 00:34:05 +0000

A lot has happened in Central California since the last time Fresno State had a new president. On Tuesday, the California State University Board of Trustees selected Hanford native Joseph Castro as the eighth president of Fresno State. He will replace the soon-to-retire John Welty, who has led the university since August of 1991.

On Valley Edition: Mariachi; Water; DUI Alcohol Limit; Bakersfield Beating Update; Pres. Welty

Juanita Stevenson, Rebecca Plevin and Joe Moore — Tue, 21 May 2013 18:57:51 +0000

This week on Valley Edition we take a look into stories and issues across the region including water, possibly reducing the the legal limit for blood alcohol content for drivers, an update surrounding a Bakersfield man who was beaten to death by law enforcement and more.

Welty Offers Advice For The Next Fresno State President: 'Have A Thick Skin'

Joe Moore — Fri, 17 May 2013 19:29:15 +0000

Fresno State President John Welty will retire this summer, bringing an end to a 22-year tenure as head of the university. He recently sat down with Valley Public Radio's Joe Moore to reflect back on his career.

Interview highlights:

Welty on advice to his successor:

Good luck, have a thick skin, and take time to laugh at yourself from time to time.

How Jackie Robinson Almost Became A Fresno State Bulldog

Joe Moore — Fri, 12 Apr 2013 21:12:43 +0000

Before he broke baseball's color barrier in 1947 for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Jackie Robinson nearly wound up as multi-sport star for the Fresno State Bulldogs.

In a move that would likely run afoul of today's NCAA recruiting regulations, the school offered the star a number of incentives in an attempt to lure Robinson to the campus, including a new set of tires for his aging 1931 Plymouth.

New CSU Chancellor Timothy White Pledges No Tuition Hikes

Ben Adler — Tue, 12 Mar 2013 19:38:05 +0000

The new chancellor of the California State University system is promising tuition won’t go up this academic year or next. But Chancellor Timothy White says Californians must understand that a CSU education costs money – and that it’s a worthy investment, both for students and the state.

Young Artists Spotlight: Fresno Pacific Young Composers

George Mason — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 23:06:36 +0000

On this edition of FM89's Young Artists Spotlight we feature performances by young composers with ties to Fresno Pacific University, Joseph del Giorgio and Luffy Bailey. Both del Giorgio and Bailey attended Fresno Pacific as undergraduates. Bailey is now working on a masters degree at Fresno State, and del Giorgio is doing the same at Cal State Fullerton. Joining del Giorgio for his performance on Young Artists Spotlight is fellow Cal State Fullerton vocalist, soprano Joslyn Sarshad.

New CSU Chancellor Is Fresno State Alumnus

Joe Moore — Thu, 04 Oct 2012 18:28:30 +0000

The California State University Board of Trustees has named Timothy P. White as the new chancellor of the 23 campus system. White is currently the chancellor of UC Riverside.

He succeeds Charles B. Reed, who retired earlier this year after leading the system for the past 14 years. White will be just the seventh chancellor in the system's history.

White graduated from Fresno State in 1970 with a degree in physical education. He went on to receive a master's degree from CSU Hayward and a doctorate from UC Berkeley.

Fresno State Student Dead, Frat Suspended After Party, Drinking

Joe Moore — Mon, 03 Sep 2012 04:10:45 +0000

Fresno State's Theta Chi fraternity has been suspended following the death of an 18 year old student who spent a night drinking at a fraternity party. The university says that freshman fraternity pledge Philip Dhanens of Bakersfield died at an area hospital on Sunday. He had accepted an invitation to join the fraternity earlier in the week. The university says it learned of the incident Saturday morning. The Fresno Police Department is investigating the death.

Fresno State President John Welty to Retire Next Summer

Joe Moore — Fri, 17 Aug 2012 19:16:26 +0000

Fresno State President Dr. John Welty announced his retirement today before an assembly of university faculty and staff. His retirement will take effect in summer of 2013, after the conclusion of the current academic year. He will turn 68 later this month.

Welty began his term as university president in 1991, and oversaw a period marked by both growth and controversy. Welty led the effort to build the Save Mart Center, the new addition to the Henry Madden Library and several other major campus buildings.

Tentative Contract Reached Between CSU And Faculty

Valley Public Radio News Staff — Tue, 31 Jul 2012 19:35:36 +0000

California State University and its faculty union have reached a tentative agreement on a four-year contract.

Professors, counselors and other members of the California Faculty Association won’t be getting raises. But if the state-funded university system somehow gets an influx of cash, there’s an option to re-open salary talks. Claudia Keith is with C-S-U:

“Essentially, the tentative agreement calls for no salary increases for the first two years with the opportunities to re-open in the last two years of the contract.”