A message to you from California State University, Fresno President John D. Welty.

Best wishes to you during this wonderful holiday season. Fresno State is keeping its promise to be the finest regional university in the country with a national and international impact.  A gift to Fresno State now will accelerate the momentum of our academic programs; empower learning and innovation; and magnify our impact on people in the Central Valley, across the country and around the world.  This year has been one of the finest in our history, and includes these accomplishments. 

• Fresno State now has the second-highest graduation rate among the California State Universities.

• 26 nationally accredited academic programs.

• The Smittcamp Family Honors College continues as one of the best honors programs at any California university.

• $1.1 million available annually to award in scholarships.

• A dedicated faculty who concentrate on teaching and mentoring.

• 200,000 distinguished alumni in all careers and professions throughout the world.

• The crown jewel of athletic and entertainment events centers on the West Coast, the Save Mart Center at Fresno State.

• A new state-of-the-art Science II building, a large Student Recreation Center being built and work on a new $91-million Library starting in 2005.

Thank you for helping to uphold Fresno State's commitment to excellence and opportunity by making a secure online gift.  I'd like to remind you that it's a great time to give.  Gifts to Fresno State are tax deductible as provided by law.

If you prefer, you may also mail a gift to: California State University, Fresno - 5241 North Maple - M/S KC45 - Fresno, CA 93740-8027. Click here for an online form you can print and mail to us or call us personally at 559-278-4036.