California State University, Fresno (commonly known as Fresno State) is a public university established in 1911 in Fresno, California. It is part of the 23-campus California State University system and serves the San Joaquin Valley region. The university occupies a 388-acre main campus and operates additional facilities, including the 1,011-acre University Farm Laboratory. The institution offers more than 60 undergraduate degrees, 45 master’s degrees, and 5 doctoral programs across 8 colleges and schools. Notable academic programs include agriculture, business, engineering, and viticulture and enology. The Jordan College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology is particularly renowned, operating one of the largest university farms in the United States. Fresno State enrolls approximately 25,000 students and employs over 1,100 faculty members. The university’s athletic teams, known as the Bulldogs, compete in NCAA Division I as members of the Mountain West Conference. The university is also recognized for its research contributions, particularly in areas related to agriculture, water resources, and regional development. The institution maintains strong ties to the agricultural industry of the Central Valley and has established various research centers and institutes focused on regional issues. The Henry Madden Library serves as the main academic library and houses over one million volumes.