Sukhdeep Singh named Fresno State’s 2009 President’s Medalist

Sukhdeep Singh of Fresno, who was born in India and came to the United States as a child, was chosen as the California State University, Fresno President’s Medalist, the highest honor the university presents to a graduate.

Fresno State President John D. Welty presented Singh with the award during University Commencement at the Save Mart Center, which celebrated the achievements of 5,349 students who have earned their baccalaureate, master’s and doctoral degrees. Read more »

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