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Rodger Blaine Jensen, a Fresno State alumnus, agricultural community leader and decorated World War II Army veteran, passed away this August at 105 years old.  Rodger Jensen left an enduring legacy at Fresno State and throughout Central Valley agriculture.  A 1941 Fresno State graduate and World War II B-29 pilot, he went on to build S & J Ranches into a leading agricultural operation and helped establish the Pistachio Association.  In 1979, Jensen joined fellow alumni and friends of the Jordan College in founding Ag One, marking the beginning of a lifetime of support for Fresno State and its agricultural programs.  Over the decades, Jensen established multiple endowed scholarship funds, served the university as an industry adviser in several capacities, and was recognized for his extraordinary contributions in numerous ways.  Among those honors are the Arthur Safstrom Service Award, a Fresno State Community Salute in his honor, an honorary doctorate from the university, and the Rodger B. Jensen Endowed Professorship in Pistachio Physiology and Pomology, established through a $1.5 million gift from the California Pistachio Research Board.

Together, Rodger and his wife, Margaret, created a legacy of philanthropy that will continue to support Fresno State students, agricultural education and research for generations to come. 
To honor his memory, please consider a gift to Ag One. 

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Dr. Scott Williamson was a beloved member of the Jordan College family, long-time animal science professor and a swine unit manager, and a friend and mentor to all who knew him.  He passed away in August 2026 at 71 years old.

Doc, as he was known to many, taught classes and managed the Fresno State swine unit for over 40 years, where his hands-on and real-world approach was always sought after by students.  He found every opportunity to give dynamic and captivating experiences where his students learned the best livestock management practices.  

He was nationally respected as a swine judge, rabbit breeder and judge, and livestock show announcer at events across the nation.  He shaped the lives of countless agricultural students throughout his years, and he will be deeply missed.

A celebration of life is open to the public at 10:45 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 26, in the Fresno State Animal Science Pavilion, directly across from the Swine Unit (2654 E. Portals Ave.).  Guests are asked to wear shoes appropriate for a dirt floor and a favorite button-up, collared shirt to honor the memory of “Doc.”  In lieu of flowers, remembrances can be made to the Ag One Foundation in support of the Dr. Scott Williamson Scholarship Fund, 2910 E. Barstow Ave., M/S OF115, Fresno, CA 93740.

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Dr. Tony Au dedicated 33 years of his life at Fresno State serving as Professor and Chair of the Industrial Technology Department.  Dr. Au retired in 2019 and was awarded Emeritus Professor and Emeritus Chair status. 

His area of expertise was at the intersection of manufacturing and technology.  During his career at Fresno State, Dr. Au received funding from several external agencies to further the implementation of technology for process improvement. 

He was a pioneer in online education and was very involved in the activities of the professional organization called Association of Technology Management and Applied Engineering (ATMAE) in various capacities such as accreditation and regional director.

Because of the deep impact he made, family, friends, and the department wish to establish a scholarship to support students in the Department of Industrial Technology with a desire to pursue a career in manufacturing and technology as it applies to manufacturing and production. 

The goal will be to endow this fund, which will connect Dr. Tony Au to Fresno State and the students of the Industrial Technology Department in perpetuity.  

To honor the memory and legacy of Dr. Au, please consider a gift to his scholarship fund.

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James (Jim) Edward Coleman, retired Vice President & Executive of the Board at GALLO, passed away this August at 90 years old.  He dedicated more than 60 years to GALLO, helping shape the company while maintaining a strong commitment to education and California’s agricultural industry.  Beyond his leadership at GALLO, he served on the California State University Ag Advisory Board and Fresno State’s Viticulture and Enology Advisory Board, helping provide industry guidance in agricultural education. 

Through his involvement with Fresno State and other educational institutions, Jim contributed to strengthening connections between the agricultural and wine industries and the next generation of professionals. 

His decades of industry leadership and service to agricultural education leave a lasting legacy in California’s wine and agriculture communities.  Above all, Jim valued his faith and family. 

To honor his memory, please consider a gift to the Ag One Bradley Edward Coleman Endowment. 

Give to the Ag One Bradley Edward Coleman Endowment