Tag: Higher Education
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August 2024 High Five Recap

August 2024 High Five Recap Congratulations to the following DOSAEM staff members on receiving High Fives in the month of August! SIERRA ESTRADA, Financial Aid:Sierra is an incredibly valuable member of the Financial Aid team. Despite her workload and all she juggles, she is quick to respond to questions, and she goes out of her…
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Maxine McDonald Residential Scholars Program welcomes newest cohort, fosters community for Black student success

Maxine McDonald Residential Scholars Program welcomes newest cohort, fosters community for Black student success On August 15, twenty-five students moved into the dorms at Fresno State as part of the second cohort of the university’s Maxine McDonald Residential Scholars Program. The program, established in 2023, aims to create an empowering community for students with an…
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Student Affairs celebrates achievement, charts course for continued student success

Student Affairs celebrates achievement, charts course for continued student success As the 2024-25 academic year is set to begin, Fresno State’s Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management is reflecting on the prior year’s significant challenges and triumphs as momentum builds for the year ahead. Despite the uncertainties faced by university campuses nationwide, the division’s…
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Dr. Amy Allen named associate dean of student involvement

Dr. Amy Allen named associate dean of student involvement Dr. Amy Allen was appointed associate dean of student involvement at Fresno State, effective July 15, 2024. She has worked on campus since 1998, most recently serving as the interim associate dean of student involvement for just over two years. In this position, Allen managed several…
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Department highlight: TRIO Student Support Services Program

Department highlight: TRIO Student Support Services Program What is TRIO Student Support Services Program: TRIO Student Support Services Program (SSSP) provides undergraduates with academic support, financial aid literacy and education, and graduate school preparation support to endure every individual’s successful retention and graduation. The program is dedicated to serving first-generation students and students from low-income…
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July 2024 High Five Recap

July 2024 High Five Recap Congratulations to the following DOSAEM staff members on receiving High Fives in the month of July! MARIE KAY, Admissions and Recruitment:Your dedication, positive attitude, and commitment to going above and beyond for our staff and students have not gone unnoticed. Additionally, your willingness to support the entire department, whether by…
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Student Employee Spotlight: Cecilia Avila Mercado

Student Employee Spotlight: Cecilia Avila Mercado A senior majoring in psychology, Cecilia Avila Mercado has grown from a freshman struggling to find her footing into someone who now helps her peers be successful in their own educational pursuits while making a positive impact on the larger community. As a student employee in the financial aid…
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Recognizing Disability Pride Month

Recognizing Disability Pride Month July is Disability Pride Month, aligning with the passing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) in July 1990. Disability Pride Month is a time to empower individuals with disabilities and be mindful of creating a more accessible, inclusive and equitable society. History of the Disability Rights Movement and Pride Flag…
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June 2024 High Five Recap

June 2024 High Five Recap Congratulations to the following DOSAEM staff members on receiving High Fives in the month of June! ALEXIS CASTRO, Office of the University Registrar:Thank you, Alexis, for helping our unit with a special project. We really appreciate your help! PILAR GARCIA, Office of the University Registrar:I wanted to express my sincere…

