Author: Petros

Flowers and chocolates are great, sure, but when it comes to Valentine’s Day and Galentine’s Day (that’s February 13) gift-giving, personality-filled picks always wins. Whether your loved one has a soft spot for gorgeous glassware, swoons over gorgeous treats, or secretly loves a handwritten note, we’ve found 13 gift ideas that are just as thoughtful as they are affordable. And the best part? They all clock in under $50—because as we were all taught in the early 2000s, love don’t cost a thing. From heart-shaped pasta to an everlasting candle (literally!), these picks are just about perfect on their own.…

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Skip to content Home » Engineering professor honored with prestigious CSU Wang Family Excellence Award Engineering professor honored with prestigious CSU Wang Family Excellence Award One of Dr. Kimberly Stillmaker’s greatest inspirations is her father, a Vietnam veteran who, despite facing financial challenges and limited parental support, earned his degree from Fresno State with encouragement from an English professor who wouldn’t let him give up. His determination inspired her to pursue an education in engineering, ultimately leading her to become a professor herself. “Through my father’s story, I saw how impactful a teacher’s actions can be, and how…

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Skip to content Home » Fresno-Madera K-16 Collaborative launches inaugural Job Shadow Week Fresno-Madera K-16 Collaborative launches inaugural Job Shadow Week The Fresno-Madera K-16 Collaborative and Central San Joaquin K-16 Partnership announced the inaugural Job Shadow Week, scheduled for Feb. 3 through 7. This initiative, inspired by National Groundhog Job Shadow Day, will connect students, primarily from local high schools, with a diverse array of professionals across the region, providing insights into various careers. Throughout the week, students will shadow professionals in fields such as health care, education, business, manufacturing and more. By observing and interacting with experienced…

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Skip to content Home » Institute for Media and Public Trust launches health reporting fellowship Institute for Media and Public Trust launches health reporting fellowship The Institute for Media and Public Trust at Fresno State launched a health reporting fellowship dedicated to uncovering and documenting the persistent health inequities faced by residents of the San Joaquin Valley, one of California’s most underserved regions.  By spotlighting these disparities, the fellowship seeks to drive awareness, inform public policy and empower the community with critical information about their health and well-being. Veteran journalist Tim Sheehan, known for extensively reporting Central California’s…

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