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In general , it shall be the intent of the committee to honor persons of outstanding scholarly , creative or humane achievement , who have gained national or international recognition or made a significant contribution to the Southeastern region of the United States or to Florida State University . Distinguished Professor Appointees must have gained national or international recognition in their academic disciplines for extraordinary accomplishments in teaching and research ( or creative or artistic endeavors ) . Since that time , over fifty poets with ties to Fresno , whether born here , lived here , or gone to school in Fresno , have gained national or international reputations for their poetry . More than half of the authors included have gained national or international recognition in the genre , with stories featured in prize annuals such as Best American Short Stories , The O. Henry Prize Stories , and New Stories from the South .