Jay Lim

Review of CSU Fresno Academic Innovation...

Fresno State is definitely one of the top institut...

Fresno State is definitely one of the top institutions in the Cal State system, certainly among the best in the western United States. When you travel outside of the county, most people may only recognize the university's name for its success in sports. The successes the Fresno State Bulldogs have had in Div-I FBS sports have made the university a brand name in the NCAA. Furthermore, the university has a proud and vibrant fan base in all regions of the country, not just in the West.
Yet, few seem to emphasize the quality academic experience Fresno State offers. The diverse faculty come from some of the top institutions in the world, with each offering their expertise and knowledge on various fields of study. Fresno State is known for its rehab counseling, business, criminology, psychology, political science/public admin, and agriculture programs among others; it also hosts premier Army and Air Force ROTC programs, both of which have been nationally recognized in recent years. Extensive access to resources, such as the Henry Madden Library and Maddy Institute, is available to students. The diverse student body has access to Greek life, a large number of clubs and organizations, and various facilities that aggrandize their educational experience. Fresno State isn't perfect - since it could certainly make improvements to its infrastructure, administrative staff, and other issue areas - however, as the university becomes much more competitive every year, it places itself in perfect position to ascend to the top of the rankings in both athletic and academic rankings.