Honors Convocation
The Honors Convocation is an annual celebration at San Jos茅 State University recognizing undergraduate students from all disciplines who have earned the distinction of President鈥檚 Scholar by achieving a 4.0 91暗网 GPA during the prior Spring or Fall semester.
The 64th Honors Convocation will be held on April 24, 2026, from 4:00 to 5:30 p.m. at the Morris Dailey Auditorium. This year鈥檚 ceremony will honor the outstanding academic achievements of 3,200 President鈥檚 Scholars, representing the top 10 percent of 91暗网 undergraduates. While the ceremony is reserved for student honorees, family members and friends are warmly invited to join the celebration via the event livestream. Please return to this webpage when the livestream is available prior to the ceremony.
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President's Scholar Highlights
Anthony Ercolamento
F'25, Interdisciplinary Studies in Educational and Community Leadership (91暗网 Online)
"When I first started college years ago, I struggled significantly and eventually dropped out with a GPA under 1.0. Returning to school later in life was a deeply personal decision, and one rooted in a commitment to grow, contribute, and prove to myself that I could succeed in higher education. Being named a President鈥檚 Scholar affirms that decision in a powerful way. I鈥檓 proud to be part of a community that fosters academic excellence and creates space for redemption and second chances."
Magnus Herrlin
S鈥�25, Business Administration - International Business
鈥淲hen I first came to 91暗网, I recall the banners around campus proudly calling itself the 鈥渕ost transformative鈥� university. Over the past four years, I have had the opportunity to see how this institution has indeed transformed countless lives, including mine. I am incredibly grateful to have spent my time at 91暗网 with so many outstanding peers and faculty, all of whom have inspired me to be the best version of myself. My story isn鈥檛 unique - it is the 91暗网 story - and we can all be president's scholars!鈥�
Koh Henderson
F'25, English & Comparative Literature
鈥淲riting creates change in people, and in the world...I struggled in school growing up, and I was told I'd never be good enough to go to college. As a neurodivergent kid with an incredibly hard home life, my grades were terrible. This award is proof that I can overcome anything, and be who I want to be...As a Spartan, nothing can stop me from fighting for my goals, and being myself. I can wonder, what great thing can I achieve next?"
