The Collegian

El Dream Success Center pondrá en marcha un programa de mentores

By Francisco J. De León • Sep 13, 2016

Click here to read this story in English. Dreamers o estudiantes AB 540 son dos términos para una población especÃfica en la Universidad de Fresno State y de acuerdo con Gabriela D. Encinas, coordinadora...

Undocumented, but not unemployed

By Troy Pope • Feb 8, 2016

For most people, finding a job is as simple as looking in the want ads or walking into a business with a resume in hand. For students who are undocumented, it’s not that easy. For one thing, undocumented...

Film addresses the unknown future of undocumented students

By Ana Mendoza • May 3, 2011

The goal of all college students is to one day hold a degree that would lead to a much desired job. But for undocumented students with a degree, acquiring a job is against the law.

Ramirez should not resign

By Christine Mahackian • Mar 30, 2011

It seems easy for bystanders to say, “Pedro should resign” as the semester continues to wind down in weeks. Some may think it would be best for the new president elect and current vice president, Selena Farnesi to take her position early to put “focus” back into the student body. By doing this, Ramirez can have a “normal” life again and move on.

Students rally at Capitol for higher education funding

By Carlos Perez • Mar 16, 2011

SACRAMENTO ”” The weather was rainy and cloudy, but the message was loud and clear: Students want legislators to stop budget cuts against higher public education funding.

Campus reacts to ASI president’s undocumented status

By Collegian Staff • Nov 17, 2010

Just 24 hours after the confirmation of ASI President Pedro Ramirez's undocumented status, the Fresno State campus is still buzzing with uncertainty. Watch as students and Ramirez himself react to...

Statement from President Welty on Pedro Ramirez

By Dr. John D. Welty • Nov 17, 2010

Two recent news reports remind us of California State University, Fresno’s commitment to a university climate of diversity and our obligation to ensure access and opportunity for all to participate in education and university life.

Undocumented students less than 1 percent

By Christian Beltran • Apr 21, 2010

Less than 1 percent of students who attend California public colleges and universities benefit from Assembly Bill 540, which allows them to pay the same as citizens regardless of immigration status.