Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
Tens of thousands of family and friends visited campus to celebrate more than 6,000 Fresno State graduates at 15 different commencement ceremonies on May 15 and 16.
There were smiles, tears and hugs coming from a place of joy, pride and accomplishment as each family reflected on the dedication and accomplishments of their loved ones and imagined the bright futures ahead.
Whether staying in the Central Valley or venturing across the nation and world, many of these Fresno State graduates will go on to change the trajectory of their families and make an impact in their communities. Their stories are already inspiring, yet only just beginning.
Tens of thousands of family and friends visited campus to celebrate more than 6,000 Fresno State graduates at 15 different commencement ceremonies on May 15 and 16.
There were smiles, tears and hugs coming from a place of joy, pride and accomplishment as each family reflected on the dedication and accomplishments of their loved ones and imagined the bright futures ahead.
Whether staying in the Central Valley or venturing across the nation and world, many of these Fresno State graduates will go on to change the trajectory of their families and make an impact in their communities. Their stories are already inspiring, yet only just beginning.
![The classroom? Outside. The assignment? [it] Rocks. | Earth and Environmental Sciences 102S](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/CZyzV55zLyU/mqdefault.jpg "The classroom? Outside. The assignment? [it] Rocks. | Earth and Environmental Sciences 102S
Through innovative teachings and an emphasis on field investigations, Fresno States Earth and Environmental Sciences Department empowers students to explore, understand and protect our environment and the people who inhabit it. With access to three national parks, Californias coastal ranges and diverse desert regions, Fresno States unique location fosters learning opportunities in an unparalleled outdoor laboratory, all within short trips from the university. One such class offering those opportunities is Earth and Environmental Sciences 102S (Sedimentology).
Learn more about the Earth and Environmental Sciences Department and the nearly 20 courses that include a field trip component at https://csm.fresnostate.edu/ees
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