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Genentech Grant Supports New Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Center for Health Equity

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ was recently awarded a significant grant from Genentech, a member of the Roche group, to create the Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Center for Health Equity. The initiative will focus on eliminating health disparities and advancing health equity throughout the San Joaquin Valley, particularly among the region’s Hispanic, Latinx, immigrant and rural communities.

Give to Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ 2022 Breaks Fundraising Record

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ's annual month-long fundraising campaign, Give to Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ, wrapped up on Dec. 31, 2022, as the most successful in the initiative's history. The effort eclipsed the original goal of $150,000 to raise $952,000 in financial support for students, faculty, research, programs, departments and schools throughout the university.

Year In Review: Top Stories of 2022

2022 was a banner year for Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ marked with growth, innovation and prestige. As we boldly move forward toward 2023, here's a look back at the stories that stood out this year. 

February 8, 2022

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Shines In Annual Sustainability Report

In the 2022 Sustainable Campus Index, Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ placed Top 10 in several categories including a tie for the No.1 spot in research. The annual report published by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) recognizes top-performing colleges and universities overall and in 17 sustainability impact areas.

Coalition Including Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Awarded $65 Million in Build Back Better Funds

The White House announced today (Sept. 2) a $65.1 million award — the largest federal grant ever awarded to the Central Valley — to the Fresno-Merced Future of Food Innovation (F3) Coalition as part of its "Build Back Better" initiative to boost economic recovery after the pandemic.

Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ Hosts College Track Retreat

College Track recently held a retreat at Âé¶¹ÎÞÂë°æ that brought almost 200 staff members from all over the country to the site to "reflect, renew and rise together."