Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago

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Lee Brand is the recipient of the Outstanding Alumni Award for the College of Social Sciences.

As the former mayor of the City of Fresno, he is a dedicated public servant and successful businessman. Brand concluded his political career by donating nearly $400,000 from his campaign account to support student scholarships, leaving a lasting legacy of advocating for higher education.

Discover his story — and the stories of all our Top Dog honorees — in the full Top Dog Alumni Awards show, right here on Fresno State's channel.