CSUF President Ronald Rochon congratulates honorary doctorate recipient and alum Martha Blanding. CSUF President Ronald Rochon and college Dean Jessica Yirush Stern presented Blanding with the honorary degree and doctoral hood to cheers from the grads. As a distinguished alum, Disney employee and author, Blanding has “broken barriers throughout her entire career,” Rochon said. She relayed to the graduating class that following her mother’s advice led to attending Cal State Fullerton and being recognized with a Disney Legends Award. The Walt Disney Co. recognized Blanding with its distinguished Disney Legends Award in August 2024.