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A Caring Career

A partnership between Valley Children's Healthcare and Fresno State can be highlighted in many ways – including the story of a woman whose journey from a small mountain town to a prominent health care executive

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Super Intentions

Connections run deep for Dr. Corrine Folmer. From her ties to Clovis Unified School District to her history with Fresno State, the past, present and future of Clovis Unified’s newest superintendent are tightly woven together into the fabric of both institutions.

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The Heart of the Music Department

Even though Maurissio Rodriguez had just performed nearly an hour of challenging piano music by Haydn, Brahms and Chopin, there was no sheet music perched atop the piano.

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Academic Prestige

Arya Desai had a lot of options when the time came to choose a college. He was accepted into all of the University of California campuses he applied for, and their corresponding honors programs

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Like Father, Like Sons

A member of the Fresno State club men’s rugby team stopped twins Jacob and Jeremiah Schwesinger and their father during Dog Days student orientation in June.

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Art of the Game

Eduardo Andre never shies away from a blank canvas. From country to country, state to state, he’s kept his faith, embraced fresh starts and created works of art – whether it was with a paintbrush or a basketball in his hands.

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A New Way to Serve

Cynthia Gomez watched – poised for action – as a military helicopter carrying people rescued from a Sierra forest fire touched down near the Fresno airport.

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Staying on Path

A serotonin molecule structure tattoo on his right wrist summarizes Marvin Cornejo's attitude toward life — optimism and resilience.