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Fresno State schools and colleges each selected an outstanding student to honor as part of the class of 2021 Undergraduate Deans’ Medalists.
Learn more and read their #FresnoStateGrad stories:
http://www.fresnostatenews.com/2021/04/27/fresno-state-announces-2021-undergraduate-deans-medalists/
Learn more and read their #FresnoStateGrad stories:
http://www.fresnostatenews.com/2021/04/27/fresno-state-announces-2021-undergraduate-deans-medalists/
Driven by his immigrant father’s belief in education and his love of philosophy, Caleb Charles attended @fresnocity & earned a certificate from the Pathway to Law Pipeline, which provides underrepresented students a path to Fresno State & law school.
@FresnoStateCAH @FSPhilosophy
@FresnoStateCAH @FSPhilosophy
Desiree Galvan is a first-generation American who wants to use her English, Spanish and American Sign Language skills to communicate with others. She served as VP for Fresno State’s Student Speech-Language-Hearing Association and participated in @TRiO_SSSD.
@FresnoStateCHHS
@FresnoStateCHHS
First-generation college student Nuvia Garcia saw the impacts of drugs and crime while growing up. As a criminology major, she conducted her own research examining the effect that pre-admonition commentary has on mock jurors.
@FSSocSciences
@FSSocSciences
Alejandra Leija is a first-generation college student who received numerous awards and scholarships for her academic excellence in @FresnoStateLCOE. This January, she was recognized by @SWEtalk with the Guiding Star Award.
Narek Khatchikian was involved in several campus groups including @CampKesem, a weeklong summer camp for children affected by a parent’s cancer. He aspires to become a portfolio manager and start a fund that distributes its profits to social needs and issues.
@FresnoStateBiz
@FresnoStateBiz
Alyssa Rivera’s mother was diagnosed with leukemia soon after they moved to the U.S. from the Philippines, which sparked her interest in science. Alyssa has participated in anti-cancer treatment research and worked as an emergency medicine scribe at @CommunityMed.
@CSMfresno
@CSMfresno
Amanda Skidmore spent the last four years building relationships through internships with organizations like @CaliCotton and @AgRetailers. She led the University’s chapter of @officialNAMA and founded the Fresno State FFA Officer training program. @FSJordanCollege
James Roger Tovar III’s military experience motivated him to become the first in his family to earn a college degree & become a commissioned officer. He worked at @TRiO_SSSD, helping students like himself transition from active duty service to being a civilian college student.
Lizbeth Cortez Villa is the first generation of her family pursuing higher education. She served as a Scholar in Service for the @RichterCenter while at Fresno State, as well as club treasurer for the @BulldogPantry. @FresnoKremenEdu
