Former faculty member Ernesto Palomino will receive an honorary doctorate at Fresno State’s 106th commencement, May 20, 9 a.m., at the Save Mart Center.

Palomino was awarded an Honorary Doctor of Fine Arts degree. He is a distinguished local artist who spent years teaching at Fresno State and mentoring other artists. He was central in the establishment a community grassroots arts movement in Fresno in the 1970s known as “La Brocha del Valle” (The Valley’s Artistic Brush).

Mike McGarvin, founder and fellowship director of the Poverello House, will also receive an honorary doctorate.

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