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New Fresno State minor teaches civic engagement

Fresno State University launches urban civic educationFresno State was one of five universities to receive a grant to start up a minor program in urban civic education.

Study: California low in college debt

California student loan debt was among the lowest in the nation, a new study showed.

Fresno Pacific biz event speaker to stress giving

Bob Burg, author of The Go-Giver, will speak at the 2012 Business Forum hosted by Fresno Pacific University Oct. 24.Giving your customers the highest level of value for their dollar will ultimately spawn higher profits is the message revered business author Bob Burg would like to convey at the 2012 Business Forum hosted by Fresno Pacific University on Oct. 24 at the Fresno Convention & Entertainment Center.

Fresno State, EPA sign partnership

Fresno State to offer internships with the Environmental Protection AgencyFresno State will work closely with the Environmental Protection Agency to boost careers in environmental fields following a pledge signed today.

Fair hosts high school business competition

The Junior Achievement/PG&E Social Innovation Camp is an event where high school students learn about social entrepreneurship. Local high school students will face off as part of a real-life business challenge Saturday at The Big Fresno Fair’s Pavilion Area.

Traditional undergrads top 1,200 at FPU

Fresno Pacific UniversityFresno Pacific University reached a new milestone in 2012 as traditional undergraduate enrollment surpassed 1,200 for the first time.

Fresno State alumnus named CSU chief

UC Riverside Chancellor Timothy White was named new chancellor of the California State University system (UC Riverside)Fresno State alumnus Timothy White was appointed as the seventh chancellor of the California State University system, CSU trustees announced today.

Former FCC president named state chancellor

Brice Harris was president of Fresno City College from 1991 to 1996(AP) — A former Fresno City College president has been appointed as the new leader of the nation's largest public college system.

Fresno Unified to get $160K grant

  Thirty-one organizations in 21 states were awarded funds through the Citizenship and Integration Grant Program this year. Fresno Unified School District will receive $160,000 from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services to assist lawful legal residents with the naturalization process, Rep. Jim Costa’s office said in a release.

Fresno Pacific juicing up campus fitness center

Fresno Pacific University is taking out its racquetball courts to remodel and expand its fitness center by about double.