Catherine Mueller, a Fresno State senior biochemistry major, was selected as the Trustee Emeritus Peter Mehas Scholar.

She is one of 23 students chosen by the California State University to receive the 2018 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement, the CSU system’s highest recognition of student achievement.

The award is given each year to students — one from each campus in the system — who demonstrate superior academic performance, personal accomplishments, community service, and financial need.​​​ It is accompanied by a donor-funded scholarship ranging from $6,000 to $12,000.

“These student scholars embody the leadership, diversity and academic excellence the California State University is known for,” said CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White.

The awardees will be publicly recognized during the CSU Board of Trustees meeting in Long Beach on Tuesday, Sept. 11.

Catherine serves as president of the Pre-Pharmacy Club at Fresno State, conducts research in a biochemistry research lab on campus, and volunteers in the pharmacy at Valley Children’s Hospital in Madera. As a top student leader, she also dedicates her time to serving as a mentor for incoming Health Careers Opportunity Program students.

She plans to obtain a doctor of pharmacy degree with the goal of becoming a clinical pediatric pharmacist.

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