University Advancement is accepting nominations for 2019-20 honorary doctoral degrees given by the California State University Board of Trustees.
Candidates must demonstrate high moral character, be distinguished in their respective fields, and be someone who is widely recognized. Nominees must also have demonstrated intellectual and humane values that are consistent with the ideals of the CSU, the aims of higher education and the highest ideals of the person’s chosen fields.
Last May, Fresno State awarded two honorary doctorates. Businessman John C. Harris received an honorary Doctor of Science degree. Journalist Janis "Jan" Yanehiro received an honorary Doctor of Humane Letters degree.
The following categories will be recognized:
Doctor of Fine Arts (D.F.A.)
Doctor of Humane Letters (L.H.D.)
Doctor of Laws (LL.D.)
Doctor of Letters (Litt.D.)
Doctor of Science (Sc.D.)
For more details including the requirements, eligibility and procedures for nomination, read this memo. Questions can be emailed to Kim Cubre at kimcubre@csufresno.edu.
The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 5. Please submit all nominations to the Office of the Vice President for University Advancement, 5200 N. Barton Ave., M/S ML118, Fresno, 93740.
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