“This is the first time I have ever attended the World Dairy Expo. The animals exhibited at this show are the best of the best that come from all over the world,” Graham said. 

“This show brings dairy cattle [ranchers] the ability to show off their animals’ genetic potential in a way that can be marketable and also gives the dairy industry the opportunity to bring the world’s best genetics in one location to compete against each other.” 

Graham said pre-show preparation entails creating a bond with the animal to make sure she is presented to the best of her ability, washing her, walking her, ensuring proper feed and nutrition and clipping the animal’s hair. 

Originally from the town of Cotati, California, Graham chose to attend Fresno State because of the school’s strong agricultural program and the opportunities available in the Valley. After earning her degree, she plans to work in the dairy cattle industry, focusing on economics and milk pricing.

“I have only been working with dairy cattle for two years, and this is my second year showing,” Graham said. “Although I am considerably new to this industry, I have dedicated all of my time into these projects and that is why I was able to show on such a large scale.”

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She is currently in her fourth year at Fresno State, and was recently admitted to the university’s highly competitive bachelor’s in nursing program.

“I’m hoping I can be someone that makes patients feel heard and listened to,” Betancourt said. “I want them to feel comfortable seeking and receiving treatment.”

Betancourt and her older sister are the first in their family to pursue a university degree.

“I come from a family of farmworkers. My family grew up working in the fields until they were in high school. After graduating from high school, they immediately went into the workforce,” Betancourt said.

“My family encouraged me to go to college. They wanted me to have the best opportunities for a career, and they felt that me getting a degree could give me opportunities that they didn’t have. Me coming to college is an accomplishment for them as well.”

Betancourt is one of more than 21,000 first-generation students enrolled at Fresno State.

Fresno State’s Division of Student Affairs and Enrollment Management offers many resources to support first-generation students, providing support programming through the Educational Opportunity Program, TRIO programs, College Assistance Migrant Program and the recent establishment of its Kappa Iota Chapter of Alpha Alpha Alpha. This honor society for first-generation students provides mentorship, leadership opportunities, academic and personal resources, and promotes academic excellence.

Membership applications for Alpha Alpha Alpha (open to Fresno State undergraduate and graduate students, staff, faculty and alumni) are open through Oct. 22.

“We are always looking to reaffirm our commitment to and celebrate the momentous achievements and resiliency of our first-generation community,” said Dr. Kent Willis, Fresno State’s vice president for Student Affairs and Enrollment Management.

Nationally, first-generation students are recognized during First-Generation College Celebration on or around Nov. 8, coinciding with the signing of the Higher Education Act of 1965, which created programs to promote postsecondary access, retention and degree completion for low-income and first-generation students.

The inaugural First-Generation College Celebration was hosted in 2017 by the Council for Opportunity in Education and FirstGen Forward, to recognize the achievements and resilience of first-generation students. It has since been recognized by institutions and organizations across the nation.

Willis said, “Through our partnership with FirstGen Forward and the #CelebrateFirstGen grant, we’re able to scale our efforts to connect with and support more first-gen students, faculty, staff and alumni. We are grateful to the Teachers Insurance and Annuity Association and the Strada Education Foundation for their generous sponsorship of our First-Generation College Celebration.”

As part of the First-Generation College Celebration, Fresno State will host a variety of events and activities from Nov. 4 through 7 to connect first-generation students to on-campus resources and support programs, made possible through the university’s partnership with FirstGen Forward. The schedule of events includes:

• Nov. 4: Stress Jeopardy, hosted by the Student Health and Counseling Center from 10 to 11 a.m. at the Resnick Student Union (Room 207).
• Nov. 5: Arts, Crafts and Goody Bags, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. and 1:30 to 3:30 p.m.at the Resnick Student Union (Rooms 206, 207 and 209).
• Nov. 6: Good Morning Commuters, hosted by Student Involvement from 7:30 to 9:30 a.m. Students can pick up free food and visit resource tables.

A culminating event will be hosted by the Educational Opportunity Program in collaboration with other campus departments from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Nov. 7 at the Satellite Student Union, with a resource fair, alumni and graduate student panel and an induction ceremony for the newest class of Alpha Alpha Alpha members.

Students can register to attend Fresno State’s First-Generation College Celebration events and activities here. 

Betancourt said, “If I had known about the resources and programs available when I first got to Fresno State, I would have felt more comfortable to get involved and do things outside of my classes. It’s good to know Fresno State recognizes there are students who don’t know a lot about college and what’s available, and is taking steps to support them, giving everyone an equal opportunity for success.”

To learn more about on-campus resources for first-generation students, visit https://studentaffairs.fresnostate.edu/index.html or contact vpsa@mail.fresnostate.edu.

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The first wellness-to-go vending machine is now open in the Resnick Student Union on campus. (Photos by Ally Barriga)

Fresno State held a ribbon cutting on Oct. 8 for the official launch of the wellness-to-go vending machine located on the first floor of the Resnick Student Union. 

The vending machine is the first of its kind serving a student population in Fresno County. Enrolled Fresno State students can access several over-the-counter medications, hygiene supplies like menstrual kits, chapstick, deodorant, at-home Covid tests, and harm-reduction products including Narcan and fentanyl test strips, for free or at a low cost. While most products are free of charge, some items are available for purchase at a nominal cost.

“Since the soft launch on Sept. 16, the vending machine has recorded over 800 transactions, of which 333 [around 40%] were accessed when our pharmacy is closed during either the lunch hour or after 5 p.m. Monday through Friday,” said Alicia Nelson, director of wellness services at the Student Health and Counseling Center at Fresno State. “The high usage demonstrates the machine’s immediate impact in providing essential health and wellness supplies to the campus community.” 

Anthem Blue Cross funded the vending machine through the Central Valley Opioid Safety Coalition, in partnership with the Fresno Madera Medical Society. Associated Students, Inc. and the Student Health and Counseling Center also provided funding for the free harm-reduction and hygiene products.

The inclusion of harm-reduction products like Narcan and fentanyl test strips aims to promote safety and reduce the risks associated with opioid use. There are no weekly limits on these critical items, underscoring Fresno State’s commitment to student health and safety.

“From Oct. 1, 2023, to Oct. 1, 2024, we have had a total of 4,004 prescriptions filled, and 8,887 over-the-counter items purchased at our pharmacy,” said Robert Mitchell, director of medical services at the Student Health and Counseling Center. “This annex of our pharmacy with the wellness-to-go vending machine emphasizes the importance of additional access to resources beyond the hours they can acquire them in the pharmacy of the Student Health and Counseling Center.”

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Jumpstart Fresno is entering its 23rd year at Fresno State. It has long-standing partnerships with local preschool organizations such as: Stone Soup Fresno, Reading and Beyond, Head Start 0 to 5 and the Huggins Early Education Center. This year, in particular, is a milestone for the program that has grown from averaging 70 Fresno State students to now enrolling 90 students in service. 

Jumpstart partners with AmeriCorps to support students’ academic success. Each Jumpstart member sets a goal of 300 service hours within the program, to earn the Segal Education Award funded by AmeriCorps. This award is earned at the completion of service to aid students in educational expenses. Each member is eligible for earning up to $1,565 to repay student loans or future education expenses.

“Working with Jumpstart as a team leader and a previous Corps member, I have been given an amazing opportunity to grow and blossom as an individual,” said team leader Penelope Moreno. “Jumpstart provides an experience like no other. Since being in the program, Jumpstart has provided me with the experience and knowledge needed to help me succeed in my future career goals as a K- 8 educator and allows me to facilitate a team that I can help grow.”

Jumpstart Fresno gets additional support from several departments on campus, including: Division of Academic Affairs, Office of Financial Aid and Scholarships and Faculty Affairs.

(Story by Kendall Rasmussen)

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Anthony Agueda, childhood photo.

Anthony Agueda recalls the Christmas mornings of his childhood — spent working on his family’s dairy farm with his siblings, cousins, uncles, father and grandfather. “Cows, and agriculture, in general, require around-the-clock care,” Agueda said. “It isn’t a job, it’s a way of life.”

Located in Stanislaus County, Alberto Dairy has been in Agueda’s family for three generations.

Agueda said, “My grandfather immigrated here at 19 from the Azores islands in Portugal, with nothing but his suitcase. He worked three jobs in agriculture and went back after five years, to marry my grandmother. They moved back to America and started the dairy in 1981.”

Agueda and his family have maintained a close relationship as they’ve worked together to run the family farm. It was Agueda’s grandfather who taught him how to properly feed cows and his father who taught him about cow care.

When Agueda was notified he had been selected as one of the recipients of this year’s CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement, his grandparents were the first people he shared the news with.

Established in 1984, the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement is the California State University’s highest recognition for students, awarding superior academic performance, personal accomplishments and community service.

Agueda will be recognized by the California State University system as one of 23 students (one from each campus) to receive this award, at a formal ceremony at the CSU Chancellor’s office in Long Beach at about 4:15 p.m. on Sept. 24. 

Agueda is completing his final year of undergraduate studies at Fresno State, majoring in agricultural business. 

While a student, Agueda has been active in the agricultural community, serving with Fresno State’s Agricultural Business Club and Dairy Science Club and California Dairy Leaders Program, as well as volunteering with Stanislaus County Farm Bureau and California Milk Advisory Board.

Through his volunteer work, Agueda has hosted virtual dairy farm tours for students nationwide and coordinated milk drives during Hunger Action Month for five years, personally delivering thousands of gallons of milk to local food banks to support nutritional needs of Valley children.

“I’m really proud to represent Fresno State and the agricultural community with this award,” Agueda said. “It feels important because we come from such an agriculturally sensitive region.”

“I am honored to live out [my grandparents’] dream, and prove that the huge risk they took has grown into incredible things.”

After graduating, Agueda plans to oversee business operations at Alberto Dairy. 

He said, “Farmers across the state are making great strides in sustainable farming techniques and talking about how we can implement that and reduce pollution. My goal is to continue to make the dairy a net-zero operation, and we’re not far from obtaining that, actually.”

In the meantime, Agueda will be coordinating a milk drive with the Fresno State Dairy Science Club throughout October. Through the milk drive, Fresno State will compete with various collegiate agricultural programs in the Intercollegiate Give-A-Gallon Challenge, to see who can gather and distribute the most milk to their community. 

On Oct. 15, milk donations can be dropped off at the Gibson Farm Market between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

For more information on all CSU Trustee Award recipients, visit the CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement website.

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Established in 1998 through a generous $1 million gift from Earl and Muriel Smittcamp, the Smittcamp Family Honors College continues to thrive with support from the Smittcamp family, local donors and alumni. 

The incoming class was selected from a competitive pool of over 500 applicants, said Dr. Saeed Attar, director of the Smittcamp Family Honors College. Each scholar receives a President’s Honors Scholarship, up to a maximum of eight semesters, for their undergraduate degree program. Each scholarship, valued at $6,000 per academic year, also covers an optional credit for a standard room in university housing should a scholar choose to live on campus.

Among the new scholars is Adilene Gomez, a first-generation college student who is the first-ever honors scholar from Orange Cove High School. Growing up in a rural town after moving from Las Vegas, Gomez found solace in her close-knit community, which mirrored her own Mexican American heritage. However, as the first in her family to attend college, she faced significant challenges, particularly navigating the complexities of the college application process without familial support.

“When I was looking at colleges, it was difficult at first,” Gomez said. “The process required certain paperwork that my parents, as non-citizens, couldn’t provide. This added a lot of stress, and I often wondered if I could afford college at all.” 

Encouraged by a high school staff member who was a Fresno State alumna and a Smittcamp scholar, Gomez decided to apply for the Smittcamp Honors College, even though the program seemed “so prestigious” that she initially doubted her chances of getting in.

The honors college in the California State University system is distinctive because it admits President’s Scholars as a cohort. The scholars undergo a set of specially crafted honors courses, engage in weekly colloquiums with guest speakers and discussions, and participate in educational, scholarly and social activities.

“When I received the email that I was admitted, I cried,” Gomez said. “It was a reminder that when one door closes, another opens. I realized that with determination and hard work, nothing is out of reach.” 

Gomez is pursuing a pre-health major with a focus on nursing, drawn to the field’s broad opportunities to make a difference in people’s lives. She is eager to immerse herself in the diverse campus environment and is already building connections with her peers. Through the honors college, Gomez looks forward to giving back to her community, a core value of the program through community service work.

President’s Scholars are required to volunteer a minimum of 70 hours of community service during their four-year stay. For example, during the academic year 2023-24, scholars performed  a total of 4,045 hours of community service at 67 events with 37 organizations on and off campus.  

“I’m so grateful for this opportunity,” Gomez said. “There’s really no program in the country like this one. It’s an honor to be here, and I’m excited to see how I can grow and contribute over the next four years.”

To remain a member in good standing, a scholar must enroll in at least 12 units each semester and maintain a minimum cumulative GPA of 3.25 in their first year, 3.35 in the second year, and 3.5 in third and fourth years. Over 90% of the President’s Scholars graduate in four years, mostly with the summa cum laude (3.9 to 4.0 GPA) distinction.

The 2024 President’s Scholars are:

• Ray Alfaro (Firebaugh High)
• Taleen Alkhayyat (Madera High)
• Johnathan Andrade (Riverdale High)
• Jaskaran Badesha (Sanger High)
• Lavina Botros (Clovis North High)
• Bryson Brandon (Kingsburg High)
• Benjamin Bylsma (Turlock Christian High)
• Isabelle Caquias (Reedley Middle College High)
• Christian R.J. Castillo (Clovis East High)
• Leanne Chavez (Clovis East High)
• Mya Correa (Golden West High-Visalia)
• Kamdyn Dotson (Buchanan High)
• Victoria Edwards (Clovis High)
• Luis Alonso Figueroa Hernández (Kerman High)
• Brendan Fregoso (Hallmark Charter School- Sanger)
• Delyssa Garcia (Fowler High)
• Genesis Garcia (Parlier High)
• Jonathan Gerena (Clovis North High)
• Adilene Gomez (Orange Cove High)
• Giselle Gomez (Justin Garza High)
• Sophie Heu (Clovis High)
• Alyiah Imperial (Sierra Pacific High)
• Harmanpreet Kaur (Clovis North High)
• Yamin Kiwan (University High)
• Kelsey Lieng (Buchanan High)
• Ella Lopez (Clovis High)
• Luis Macias (McLane High)
• Luz Angelica Medina (Corcoran High)
• Kaitlyn Mundello (John H. Pitman High-Turlock)
• Luciano Noguera (Redwood High-Visalia)
• Sam Elisha Pakingan (Clovis East High)
• Kernpal Parmar (Clovis East High)
• Andrea Parra Lopez (Dinuba High)
• Sopanha Peo (University High)
• Mustafa Ramadan (Clovis North High)
• Maxine Ramirez (Clovis North High)
• Sophia Riser (University High)
• Jacqueline Rocha (Fowler High)
• Angela Rosa (Firebaugh High)
• Lukas Rosas (Santa Maria High)
• Emily Sahakian (Buchanan High)
• Anessa Sarieddine (Clovis High)
• Manroop Singh (Sanger High)
• Harjap Singh (Clovis East High)
• Areeba Syed (Clovis North High)
• Austin Tathong (Clovis West High)
• Palak Tohan (Selma High)
• Kevin Vang (Sunnyside High)
• Brianna Voon (University High)
• Julia Yang (Clovis North)

(Written by Katie Xiong, University Marketing and Communications news assistant.)

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The new 80,000-square-foot building will be four stories high and include 1-4 bedroom units. It will also offer a limited number of apartments for students with children. The new building will be located on the corner of Shaw and Cedar avenues, adjacent to existing residence hall buildings.

“With the construction of our last new student housing buildings 56 years ago, this project is long overdue,” said Dr. Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval, president of Fresno State. “It’s important to recognize the unique challenges these students face on their path to obtaining a transformational college education. Providing affordable housing for student-parents is being intentional about student success.” 

More than 700 Fresno State students requested priority registration, a benefit available to student-parents. Nationally, the Institute for Women’s Policy Research has found that about 20% of college students have children. 

The building — designed by architectural firm SVA — is planned to be completed in summer 2026, with fall 2026 being the target move-in date for students. The construction manager/general contractor is Quiring.

The project is being funded by an affordable student housing grant from the state ($33.7 million) and about $20 million of funding through California State University systemwide revenue bonds (debt service) that will be the responsibility of the California State University, Fresno Association, Inc. (Student Housing) to repay over the life of the bonds.

The CSU Board of Trustees approved the schematic design in July 2023, and financing approval is scheduled for the CSU Board of Trustees’ November meeting. 

The family units will have two bedrooms with a kitchen and living room. Housing will provide child-friendly flooring and furniture. The new building will also feature an outdoor play structure and a family gathering area within one of the first-floor common spaces. Each floor of the new building will have laundry facilities.

“We are excited for this new affordable housing building for Fresno State students,” said Erin Boele, director of Student Housing at Fresno State. “Students who live in the residence halls average a 3.1 grade point average and graduate sooner than those who live off campus.” 

With the new building’s 228 beds, Student Housing’s capacity will increase to a total of 1,543 beds across 10 buildings, when the new project is complete. 

This semester, due to the demand for more on-campus housing, Student Housing provided space for more students by converting some double rooms to triple occupancy. This allows students to live on campus and benefit from the amenities, programming and learning communities offered through Student Housing. Depending on demand after the new building opens, some triple-units may convert back to double occupancy, which would lower the Student Housing capacity. 

Fences began to go up at the beginning of August, with pre-construction mobilization starting during the fall semester for the new building construction.

To prepare for this construction project, effective Aug. 1, parking Lot P27 will only be available for students who live in Student Housing. Students must have a resident parking permit displayed on their dashboard as proof of residency. This permit will only be permissible for use in Lot P27 (no other student parking lots).

Residents received information from Student Housing on requesting a special resident parking permit.

After the new building opens, Lot P27 will continue to be prioritized for residents only.

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The university ranked No. 4 in the nation for social mobility in The Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2024 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings published Sept. 4, moving up from No. 6 last year. Fresno State also ranked No. 15 for best student experience, No. 16 for Best Value and No. 51 overall among the 500 best universities in the country. 

Fresno State is one of four California State University campuses in the top 10 for providing a high-quality education at an affordable price to create opportunities for students to move from one socioeconomic class to another. About 64% of Fresno State students are the first in their families to attend college. 

“At Fresno State, our students receive a world-class comprehensive education with the opportunity to engage in service-learning, high-impact practices and research,” said Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. “These skills and experiences result in a Fresno State degree that empowers and uplifts our talented students from the Valley and beyond to become emerging leaders at home and around the world.”

The Wall Street Journal, with its research partners College Pulse and Statista, has published a college ranking since 2016. The ranking focuses on the importance of student outcomes such as graduation rates and graduate salaries to help students and their families identify which colleges will do the most to help them graduate and make more money. The college scores are based on student outcomes, learning environment and diversity.

Fresno State has consistently ranked among the nation’s best for affordability, outcomes and social mobility. In August, the university ranked in the top tier of the 2024 Economic Mobility Index published by Third Way, a Washington, D.C.-based national think tank. The organization compared universities nationwide on how well they offer a strong return on investment for students with the greatest financial need.

The university also rose to No. 22 nationally in Washington Monthly’s 2024 annual list of top universities and ranked No. 13 in the Best Bang for the Buck: West category. In June, Fresno State received a 4.5-star rating on a 5-star scale in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges rating of the nation’s best colleges for quality and affordability.

Fresno State is one of 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification. Of the 25 institutions to receive this designation in the inaugural 2024 cycle, Fresno State is the only public institution in California (no other California State University or University of California institutions were selected). The classification recognizes institutions that have committed to campus-wide efforts to advance leadership in pursuit of public goods like justice, equity, diversity and liberty.

In 2022, Fresno State earned R2 designation as a “Doctoral University – High Research Activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, highlighting a significant commitment to growing research activities.

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“Alpha Delta Beta chapter of Pi Sigma Alpha highlights the talent and brilliance of Central Valley students who Fresno State is lucky to have,” said Dr. Everett Vieira, faculty adviser for Alpha Delta Beta. “Our student organization is completely run by students – they do the planning, implementation and debriefing for all of our professionalization and social events throughout the academic year. In particular, our student officers are the folks who do the heavy lifting and hidden work behind the scenes.”

Alpha Delta Beta organizes educational events like law student panels, grad student panels and foreign service officer talks. All events are open to the entire campus community. To expand their reach, Alpha Delta Beta has also partnered with other California State University campuses for online events to further the mission of the CSU and advance and extend knowledge, learning and culture throughout California and beyond. 

Pi Sigma Alpha awards are intended to recognize local chapters that are active in their communities. 

“Fresno State’s chapter winning a Pi Sigma Alpha best chapter award four years in a row is unprecedented, and recognizes Dr. Vieira’s ongoing and long-term commitment to ensuring the success and excellence of Fresno State political science students,”  said Dr. Elizabeth A. Lowham, dean of the College of Social Sciences at Fresno State.  

Alpha Delta Beta will be recognized along with five other chapters from different institutions similar in size to Fresno State. The award includes a cash prize of $500 for the chapter and an additional $200 to the adviser for the students. 

The club will also be featured in the American Political Science Association’s magazine, “Political Science Today.” 

“I am very fortunate to be able to work with such dedicated and motivated students,” Vieira said. “Being able to assist them in the advancement of their academic and professional careers is one of the highlights of my job.”

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The university also ranked No. 13 in the Best Bang for the Buck: West category for how well it helps non-wealthy students attain marketable degrees at affordable prices. About 64% of Fresno State students are the first in their families to attend college.

In Monthly’s new ranking of “America’s Best and Worst Colleges for Master’s Degrees,” Fresno State ranked No. 5 for best in social work. 

“Our commitment to our talented students remains unwavering,” said Fresno State President Saúl Jiménez-Sandoval. “At Fresno State, we prioritize meaningful student experiences through community-engaged teaching, research and scholarship to elevate the quality of life of our students, their families, our Valley and the world. I’m deeply proud of our campus mission, and I am excited for what’s to come as we position ourselves as leaders of social and economic change in the region and nation.” 

Washington Monthly has published its list of top schools for the past 20 years with what it calls “a different kind of college ranking,” calling attention to colleges based on their contribution to the public good — social mobility, public service and research — not just on prestige or wealth. This year’s rankings were published on Aug. 26. 

This is the ninth straight year Fresno State has ranked in the top 40 national universities among 442 total – and the ninth straight year Fresno State has been the highest-ranked campus in the California State University system. At No. 22, Fresno State ranks alongside all eight Ivy League schools and private universities like Stanford, MIT and Duke. 

Here are some ways Fresno State showed its commitment to education, research and impact on the community: 

• For the 15th consecutive year, the Fresno State community provided over 1 million hours of service to the community. 
• The California Department of Health Care Access and Information awarded a $5.25 million grant to the Master of Social Work program at Fresno State to expand its capacity to produce qualified health care professionals. 
• Fresno State received a nearly $8 million grant from the Department of Education to implement a program that transforms advising to increase the success of all students, especially minority and low-income students.
• The university was awarded more than $70 million in grants and contracts to support research over the past year. Fresno State earned R2 designation as a “Doctoral University – High Research Activity” by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education in 2022, highlighting a significant commitment to growing research activities.
• About 60% of the more than 6,000 students who graduated this past May were first-generation students whose parents do not have bachelor’s degrees. For many, like the President’s Graduate Medalist Angel Rojas, the opportunities at Fresno State inspired him to pursue a doctoral degree.  

In June, Fresno State received a 4.5-star rating on a 5-star scale in Money’s 2024 Best Colleges rating published on June 12.

Fresno State is one of the 25 U.S. colleges and universities to receive the first Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose classification. Of the 25 institutions to receive this designation in the inaugural 2024 cycle, Fresno State is the only public institution in California; no other California State University or University of California institutions were selected. The classification recognizes institutions that have committed to campus-wide efforts to advance leadership in pursuit of public goods like justice, equity, diversity and liberty. 

Washington Monthly Top 30 National Universities:

1. Massachusetts Institute of Technology
2. Stanford University
3. University of Pennsylvania
4. Harvard University   
5. Princeton University
6. Columbia University, in the City of NY 
7. Duke University
8. Cornell University 
9. California Institute of Technology 
10. University of Notre Dame 
11. Yale University
12. University of Wisconsin-Madison
13. University of California, Berkeley
14. Johns Hopkins University 
15. Georgetown University 
16. Florida International University
17. University of Washington, Seattle      
18. University of Michigan, Ann Arbor      
19. University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill       
20. University of California, Los Angeles
21. Vanderbilt University              
22. California State University, Fresno            
23. Washington University in St. Louis               
24. University of California, San Diego
25. University of Minnesota, Twin Cities
26.  University of California, Davis           
27. University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign        
28. George Washington University 
29. Lehigh University 
30. Brown University            

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