In defense of Dog House: A sober ceremony

By Dalton Runberg • May 2, 2013

Graduation is a day of celebration, distinction and honor — a day you will probably remember for the rest of your life. That is, unless you’re completely hammered. For the past few years, Dog...

Graduating? Consider the following

By Liana Whitehead • Feb 28, 2013

  Seniors: Is anybody else losing sleep over this whole graduation thing? It seems the closer I get to May 18, the further away my sanity flees. I’m losing sleep and gaining insecurities....

Looking for your dream job?

By Rodrigo Andrade • Sep 14, 2011

The unemployment rate in Fresno reached 16 percent this May while more than 5,000 students graduated from Fresno State and began looking for jobs.

Fresno State graduate takes art global

By Thomas Pearson • Aug 26, 2011

College graduation often symbolizes the end of one’s educational journey, but for artist and 1993 Fresno State graduate Blanka Amezkua, graduation was only the beginning of an adventure that would take her to the other side of the world and back.

Do something ridiculous

By Paul Jury • Aug 24, 2011

The day I threw my graduation cap into the air ”” and hoped it wouldn’t stab me in the eye on the way down ”” I was filled with mixed emotion. On the one hand, I was elated to be done with homework, teachers, with everything my life had thus far been about. On the other hand, I was terrified. What the heck was I supposed to do now?

Fresno State celebrates 100th commencement

By Alexandra Norton • May 21, 2011

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5I5xLIy21AA 9,347 guests took part in Fresno State's Centennial Commencement on Saturday morning.

Fresno proclaims Centennial Commencement Day

By Collegian Staff • May 20, 2011

California State University, Fresno’s 100th Commencement was recognized by Fresno Mayor Ashley Swearengin with a proclamation celebrating the Saturday, May 21, ceremony at the Save Mart Center.

Is it worth it to go to college?

By Tony Petersen • May 11, 2011

Congratulations, graduates. You have survived four (more likely, six) gruesome years of higher education. You are brimming with potential, looking forward with optimism, ready to show the world what you’re made of. (Insert cliché here.)

What to wear on grad day

By Karlena Franz • May 11, 2011

Finding the right outfit for graduation, while always a challenge, is made more challenging when factors like weather, formality, family expectations and comfort are thrown in.

Commencement ceremony ticket minimum upsets students

By Karlena Franz • May 9, 2011

Graduation is getting closer, but for some students getting enough tickets to their commencement ceremonies for family can be troublesome

Graduation fears increase as May 20 nears

By Janessa Tyler • May 4, 2011

The weeks prior to graduation day are exhilarating and active. Despite the overwhelming excitement, many graduating students feel emotionally and physically exhausted with the duties that need to be completed before May 20.

Peace Corps look to recruit Fresno State graduate students

By Lauren Bouthillier • Nov 22, 2010

Graduate students at Fresno State will soon be able to participate in a hands-on master’s program that will allow them to gain in-depth knowledge and international experience.