University Advancement is accepting nominations for 2023-24 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 doctorate degrees. Claude C. Laval III received an honorary doctorate of science and Holly Wyatt received an honorary doctorate of humane letters.

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 Emily Roos at ekmarshall@csufresno.edu.

The deadline for nominations is 5 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 1. Please submit all nominations to the Office of the Vice President for University Advancement, 5200 N. Barton Ave., M/S UL118, Fresno, 93740.