Catie Corchado is a rising senior working towards becoming a high school math teacher. This fall, she starts Fresno State’s single-subject credential program.

Congratulations to these scholars, who have received awards, experienced personal or professional success, or been recognized for their accomplishments during the 2023-24 academic year.

Between working at a hospital, researching cancer, and holding leadership roles in various local organizations, Sevana Wassilian is passionate about community engagement.

Over 200 alumni, current students, family, and friends gathered to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the Honors College at the SFHC Tailgate and Reunion on Saturday.

From research labs to clinical internships to founding a club on campus, Gurneet Kaur has been busy putting her college years to good use in her pursuit of a career in optometry.

This summer, several scholars traveled across the globe through Fresno State Study Abroad, taking courses on math, language, history, public health, and much more.

On August 18, the Honors College welcomed a new cohort of 50 President’s Honors Scholars to Fresno State. This marks the 25th cohort of scholars admitted to the Honors College, kicking off a year of 25th anniversary celebrations.

Congratulations to these scholars, who have received awards, experienced personal or professional success, or been recognized for their accomplishments during the 2022-2023 academic year.

This coming academic year will be celebrated as the 25th anniversary of the Smittcamp Family Honors College, which is recognized as one of the top programs of its kind in the western United States and unique within the 23-campus California State University system.

The eight schools and colleges at Fresno State, along with the Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management, each selected an outstanding student to honor as part of the class of 2023 Undergraduate Deans’ Medalists. This year, three of the eight recipients are Smittcamp Family Honors College scholars.

After serving the City of Fresno Attorney’s Office for twelve years, Raj Badhesha was appointed to be a Judge of the Fresno Superior Court.

Micah Olivas, an alum of ‘20, shares how he went “From Hanford to Stanford.”

After posting a video on TikTok, Tenaya Middle School teacher Susana Rodriguez (‘05) was shocked to received school supplies from popular Mexican artist Chiquis Rivera.

‘23 alumnus Nicholas Tom has been awarded a Fellowship worth $8,500 by The Honor Society of Phi Kappa Phi—the nation's oldest and most selective collegiate honor society for all academic disciplines.

To celebrate Valentine’s Day, we caught up with a couple SFHC alumni who found their love match while attending the Smittcamp Family Honors College.

Even though they both joined the second cohort of the SFHC, Sarah and Ben’s connection started long before, when they were both in Mrs. Schmidt’s Kindergarten class at Wolters Elementary School.

Neil grew up in Lucerne Valley, CA and was admitted as a member of the third SFHC cohort. He graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2005 with a degree in Agricultural Business and a minor in Classical Studies. Neil served as Fresno State Student Body President, was a Maddy Scholar, and was awarded the President’s Medal.

Brent was raised in Templeton, Ca and graduated from Templeton High School in 2002. He was admitted as a member of the fourth SFHC Cohort, and…

Ashley was born and raised in Sanger and graduated from Buchanan High School in May 1999. She joined SFHC as a scholar in its inaugural class in August…

View the complete list presenters at Honors Colloquium for the Spring 2024 semester.

In September 2023, SFHC alumna Sarah Maricle gave a presentation at Honors Colloquium titled “ASL Interpreting: Pathways and Perspectives,” where she discussed the relationship between the Deaf community, American Sign Language, ASL Interpreters, and the hearing world.

During the 2022-23 academic year, SFHC scholar Ali Dadawalla received funding through the Student Success Fund to attend the International Neuropsychological Society’s 51st Annual Meeting, where he presented his research on Dementia with Lewy Bodies.

Smittcamp volunteer activities plant the seeds for lifelong community engagement. On October 3rd, 2022, Matt Mealer gave a presentation at Honors Colloquium entitled “These Cliches I Know to be True: Four Hackneyed Life Lessons that Proved Hackneyed for Good Reason.”

In 2016, Chris became a sustaining donor to the Smittcamp Family Honors College to support scholarships for President’s Honors Scholars. When asked why he gives, he said, “I give to Smittcamp for one reason: gratitude.”

In March 2020, SFHC alumna Amanda Whitten gave a presentation at Honors Colloquium titled “Going Solo,” where she talked about lessons she’s learned from traveling the seven continents, building a law practice and a life of her own — mostly on her own.

Smittcamp volunteer activities plant the seeds for lifelong community engagement. Read about the latest ways our alumni are giving back to the program, and check out our newly launched Smittcamp Family Honors College Group on LinkedIn!

When Skylar Huyen Nguyen joined the Smittcamp Family Honors College in the Fall of 2014, she was only the third international student in the program's history. It was the first time she had lived away from home, away from her parents, brothers and extended family in Hanoi, Vietnam. Skylar chose the SFHC because…

In April 2022, Lucca Petrucci shared with students how he has failed and been rejected time and time again during his time at Fresno State and in the years since he’s graduated — and how it has led him to his dream career and life.