3. Emphasis on Academcis
The complete spectrum of education is represented on campus, from an acclaimed preschool program and one of the nation’s top-ranked charter high schools to a rigorous, diverse college curriculum and doctoral programs. In 1911, Fresno State got its start as a teachers college and it is still the region’s biggest producer of teachers and administrators and also its top research institute and community education partner.
2. Excellence in Acedemic Research
Research is booming at Fresno State, where faculty are attracting a growing amount of support for studies ranging from how to use new technologies to improve the skills of K-12 teachers to groundbreaking experiments in cell genetics and vulcanology. Fresno State has 13 endowed chairs that support top-flight research and teaching. The range of funded projects makes Fresno State's Office of Research and Sponsored Programs one of the largest in California. As a center for research, the newly remodeled and expanded Henry Madden Library is the academic and architectural heart of the campus.
1. Commitment to Valley
The campus community at Fresno State treasures scholarship and creative thinking. The Smittcamp Family Honors College offers the best students from California’s high schools a scholarship that pays for academic and living expenses along with a rigorous program of study and community service. Central California represents opportunity for the people of California, and Fresno State is sparking innovation and positive change for the region. It is also a convenient location for students who are leaving home for the first time. Only 3 Hours from the Bay Area, as well as Southern California.
4. Bulldog Pride!!
Fresno State boasts some of the best collegiate sports programs in California for our men and women student-athletes. Bulldog teams appear regularly in NCAA postseason tournaments and bowls and frequently air on national television. In 2008, our Bulldogs baseball team won the College World Series, and Fresno State athletes have won Olympic gold medals and competed in professional sports. Our booster group, the vaunted Red Wave, is one of the largest and most loyal in the country, and our Bulldog Foundation has been one of the nation’s top volunteer fundraising units for two decades.