DeFranco named 2008 President’s Medalist; record number of students graduate
California State University, Fresno named Ashley DeFranco of Clovis as 2008 President Medalist, the highest honor the university presents to a graduate. DeFranco (shown at right with Frsno State President John Welty) represents the College of Social Sciences. She earned her B.S. in Criminology and a minor in philosophy with a 4.0 grade point average. Called a “student and scholar extraordinaire,” she was a member of the first class in the Criminology Honors Program.
Fresno State President John D. Welty presented DeFranco with the award during Commencement at the Save Mart Center.
The Division of Student Affairs reports a record 4,341 students completed their work in the 2007-08 summer, fall or spring semesters and were eligible for bachelor’s degrees. In addition, 790 were eligible for master’s degrees and 13 earned doctorates – seven in Educational Leadership and six for the first time in Physical Therapy.
The President’s Medal winner is selected from the nine undergraduate Dean’s Medalists who represent the academic colleges and schools and the Division of Student Affairs.
Fresno State's 2008 Dean's Medalists
