Dustin Vartanian Staff Writer The roots of the tree stretch far down beneath the earth. An abundance of vividly red pomegranates lay within the branches. The immense peaks of Ararat are visible in the backdrop. This is an image of Armenian strength and homeland. These images are displayed on the T-shirts the Armenian Students Organization created and sold to support ...

Staff Report Armenian Studies Program Coordinator Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian announced that the Leon S. Peters Foundation has made a generous donation of $30,000 to the Armenian Studies Program at Fresno State for 2021. The Peters Foundation has donated over $240,000 to the Program since 2013. Leon S. Peters was respected as a businessman, civic leader, and philanthropist who lived ...

Staff Report Fresno State President Dr. Joseph Castro convened a meeting of the President’s Armenian Advisory Council in September. Members heard reports from President Castro, Interim Dean of the College of Arts & Humanities, Dr. Honora Chapman, from Prof. Barlow Der Mugrdechian, and from Interim Associate Dean Dr. Sergio La Porta. Members of the Council had an active discussion on ...