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Featured Scholar: Hassoon Sarwar

This November, Hassoon Sarwar will be presenting his research on gastric cancer in Pittsburgh, PA through funding received from SFHC Student Success Fund.

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News Round Up - Fall 2024

Congratulations to these scholars, who have received awards, experienced personal or professional success, or been recognized for their accomplishments during the Fall 2024 semester.

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Featured Scholar: Benjamin Awad

Benjamin Awad (senior, Physics) completed a paid 10-week research internship at the University of Wisconsin-Madison this past summer.

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SFHC Welcomes its 26th Cohort of Scholars

On August 16, 2024, the SFHC welcomed its 26th cohort of President's Honors Scholars at the annual President's Honors Scholars Welcome Reception.

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Liberal Studies Majors Publish First Books

As part of their Scholarly Activity, two Liberal Studies majors wrote and published their own picture books. In this interview, they share the experiences that inspired them to make their mark on the education system.

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Featured Scholar: Catie Corchado

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.

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News Round Up - Summer 2024

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.

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Interview with Sevana Wassilian

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

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25th Anniversary Reunion and Tailgate

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.

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Featured Scholar: Gurneet Kaur

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.

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SFHC Welcomes its 25th Cohort of Scholars

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.

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News Round Up - Summer 2023

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.

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Smittcamp Turns 25!

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.

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Featured Scholars: Deans’ Medalists

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.

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Throwback! Summer 2022

Summer is officially one month away, and to celebrate, here is a throwback to one of our scholar's activities from last summer!

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Scholars Present At Hawaiian Service Conference

Earlier this March, four Scholars went to Honolulu, Hawaii to present at the 2023 Western Region Continuums of Service Conference, a conference that brings together individuals with a passion for service.

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Beyond Academics: Scholar Club Life

In addition to being President’s Honors Scholars, our scholars are involved in over 50 on-campus clubs! Learn about a handful that our scholars are involved in…

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Featured Scholar: Keyara Piri

As a Smittcamp Family Honors College (SFHC) scholar and biology major, junior Keyara Piri was offered a prestigious full-time surgical internship with the Foundation for Surgical Innovation & Education (FSIE) in Portland, Oregon.

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SFHC’s Pillars of Education: Study Abroad

With today's geopolitical realities, it is important that students learn about other cultures and the differences among societies. Cassie Carr, a fourth year scholar, recounts her experience studying abroad in Alicante, Spain.

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SFHC Welcomes its 24th Cohort of Scholars

Today marks two full weeks since the President Scholar’s Welcome Reception, where University President Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval welcomed the new cohort of 50 President’s Honors Scholars to Fresno State and the Smittcamp Family Honors College.

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