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Chico State

Chico State

Chico State

Founded in 1887, California State University, Chico is the second-oldest CSU campus and one of the highest-ranked master’s-level public universities in the West.

Contact Chico State at publicaffairs@csuchico.edu

Kaeli McCarther stands next to a sign that reads "Organic Vegetable Project" while holding a crate of vegetables.

Student Drives Diversity in Agriculture: Kaeli McCarther wants to see more minorities involved with agriculture

Kaelie McCarther discovered her passion in agriculture by accident, but her determination and goal to diversify the agriculture major is what drives her to help students of different backgrounds discover their callings.

ICS May 15 2017 - Voice of a Graduate

Voice of a Graduate

By Kyleen Bromley, master’s degree candidate, English To be honest, I was pretty lost before attending Chico State. And by lost I mean I literally didn’t know what to do with my life. I had reached out to the English department and was quickly greeted by professors Kim Jaxon and Rob Davidson with some suggestions on […]

Cameron Santos poses with his baseball mitt.

Santos Dives Head First Into Biggest Battle

Cam Santos appears to be living the college dream. But few outside of his family, friends, and Wildcat family know that Santos is in the midst of a painstaking battle that he will endure for rest of his life.

Department of Chemistry and Biochemistry Professor Monica So looks at a display of faculty publications during Inspired '17, the University's inaugural celebration of publication achievements of faculty, staff, and personnel.

Chico State’s Teacher-Scholar Rock Stars Receive Professional Achievement Honors

Meet six exceptional CSU, Chico professors who were recently honored for excelling as teachers and as scholars during the past three years.

Forensic Anthropology graduate students Heather MacInnes, 33 (left) and Martha Diaz, 24, (right) work on human bones Human Identification Laboratory on Thursday, July 21, 2016 in Chico, Calif. The Human Identification Laboratory provides forensic anthropology services to state and federal law enforcement, medical examiners and attorneys. These services include search and recovery of human remains, skeletal analysis for the purposes of identification and trauma analysis. (Jason Halley/University Photographer)

Crossing Borders: One Student’s Journey

Forensic anthropology graduate student Martha Diaz uncovers death and hope along the US-Mexico border.

Ben Sampson, left, and Sean Woulfe, right, during a Biz Talks event.

Chico State’s Biz Talks Connects Students With Industry Influencers

Accounting or entrepreneurship? Finance or marketing? Biz Talks, a program started by two College of Business alums, helps students determine their future career paths.

Joel Zimbelman sits in a conference room while explaining study abroad options.

Passion for Teaching Abroad Energizes New Tanzania Partnership

CSU, Chico professor Joel Zimbelman is about to embark on yet another overseas teaching voyage and launch the University's first-ever partnership with colleges in Tanzania.

Tracy Butts, Mary Wallmark, Zach Justus, and Aaron Skaggs, (left to right) sit at a table and record the Caffeinated Cats podcast.

Caffeine and Camaraderie Fuel ‘Cats Podcast

A trio of Chico State faculty come together to create and record their podcast Caffeinated Cats, hoping to spark discussions about difficult or polarizing topics in listeners.

Professor Mariah Kornbluh lectures a psychology class.

Psychologist Fills Brand-New Campus Position: Mariah Kornbluh Embraces Title of Chico State’s First Community Psychologist

Joining Chico State's Department of Psychology faculty as the first community psychologist, Mariah Kornbluh combines laboratory research and community outreach to foster civic engagement in her classroom.

Showing outfits appropriate for casual work events, one woman student models a white blouse, tan jeans, and dress pumps. Another student wears a tan blazer, white silk blouse, and dark-wash jeans, and dressy flat shoes.

Dress for Success Event Tackles Professional Dos, Don’ts

Do tattoos, argyle socks, and distressed jeans belong in the workplace? Students found out what's appropriate for interviews at Dress for Success, a combination fashion show, business mentoring session, and stand-up comedy hour.

Cathrine Himberg teaches during her Intermediate Yoga (KINE169B) class.

Advocacy for Quality Physical Education Has a Home

After the release of her documenary "No Excuses!" in 2014, Catherine Himberg and graduate student Kevin Shepard developed a website designed to support, coach, and guide physical education teachers around the country.

Campus couples Diana Dwyer (left) and Joe Picard (right) smile on a bridge by the creek on Monday, January 30, 2017 in Chico, Calif. (Jessica Bartlett/Student Photographer)

Chico in Love

Campus sweethearts share their stories about the magical and serendipitous ways they found each other.

Portrait of Curt Haselton.

The Quest for Sounder Structures

Curt Haselton, a Chico State alum and civil engineering professor, leads the development of the SP3 software that can evaluate and predict the damages a building might receive in the event of an earthquake, making it possible to improve building code to minimize overall damages.

Portrait of Wallace Leese.

Recognizing Faculty Excellence

This year, six Chico State faculty members were awarded the Outstanding Faculty Award.

Bones Abroad

Forensic anthropology graduate students spent their summers abroad digging for research opportunities: Sarah Hall excavated human remains in a 19th-century cemetary in Bogota, Columbia, while Valerie Sgheiza traveled to the beaches of Antigua in the West Indies to examine the remains of 17th-century British soldiers.

Chico State graduate Brantley Payne sits in un/common's Sacramento office, where he is partner and creative director.

No Idea What You Want to Be? Me Neither

Brantley Payne went through Chico State with no idea what he wanted to be. So how did he end up as the owner of a thriving advertising agency?

Traditional garments worn by Hmong women on display at the Valene L. Smith Anthropology Museum at CSU, Chico.

History, Hardship, Culture: ‘Hmong Reflections’

The student-developed exhibit showcasing Hmong history and culture is now open at the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology.

Professor Susan Roll (right) sits on a bench at CSU, Chico with her former student, Mona Kazemi (left).

‘Poverty Scholar’ Susan Roll Sheds Light on Welfare System Flaws

Social work professor Susan Roll’s real-world research into ways to keep low-income families from falling off the "benefits cliff" provides her students with innovative insights.

Travel Tipster Shares Top Trends

Matthew Stone has followed his passion for learning new things and visiting new places around the world, and as an experienced traveler he shares some pro-tips to travelling safely and smartly.

Mary Kight, a retired US Air Force Major General and 1973 CSU, Chico alum, speaking to students in November.

Military Trailblazer Mary Kight: Lessons on Leadership

A trio of CSU, Chico women veterans and retired US Air Force Major General Mary Kight learned from each other during a heart-to-heart held on campus in advance of Veterans Day.

The 2016-2017 recipients of the Lieutenant Robert Merton Rawlins Merit Award.

Nineteen Students Honored with Rawlins Merit Awards

Students with major achievements in the classroom and in the community receive scholarship honors.

Haley Kroll, Chico State women's cross country athlete, says, "I don't say man up because it insinuates that women can't be courageous."

Language Matters to Student-Athletes

Chico State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee unveils “We Don’t Say” campaign to raise awareness about language that marginalizes or offends particular identities.

Jeff Barron, behind a laptop covered in social media logo stickers

Stop Pretending to Work and Read This Blog: How Chico State Helped Me Get Hired at BuzzFeed

Alum Jeff Barron describes finding a home for his varied skills as a BuzzFeed staffer.

Gwen Curatilo: ‘I Just Kept Singing’

After a noted professional opera career, 24 years at the helm of Chico State’s opera program, and years of training voice students privately, Gwen Curatilo is stepping into the spotlight again.

A group of students sits on top of the California State University, Chico sign.

Education Beyond the Classroom

Junior Maikhou Thao shares her personal college journey with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Better Make Room campaign to empower women of color in higher education.

Student Entrepreneurs Envision Changing Their World

African students attending Chico State's leadership program for social entrepreneurs "see things in the world that aren’t right, and they want to do something about it, rather than just complain about it."

Night falls on the Arts & Humanities Building.

New Arts and Humanities Building Opens

A photographic look at Chico State's new Arts and Humanities Building

A Q&A With New President Gayle Hutchinson

Chico State's new President Gayle Hutchinson answers questions about herself and her plans for the University.

A Joyful Homecoming

New President Gayle Hutchinson walks around campus to greet staff on her first official day of work

Chico State is #MyTopCollege Because…

Forbes Magazine wants to know what makes @ChicoState your #MyTopCollege.

Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Visits Chico

Democratic presidential candidate Bernie Sanders made a campaign stop in Chico, speaking to nearly 6,000 supporters in front of Laxson Auditorium.

Chancellor White Visits Chico

CSU Chancellor Timothy White visited campus April 27 to meet with students, faculty, and staff to discuss success at Chico State.

Civil Engineering Alum Impresses with International Assistance

When landslides destroyed roadways in Georgia, the country turned to the U.S. Forest Service for assistance, specifically, Wildcat alumna Angelica Perez-Delgado.

David Gonzalez: Artist in Residence at Chico State

In early November 2015, David Gonzalez was an artist in residence at California State University, Chico for Chico Performances. Over the course of a week, Gonzalez visited schools in Hamilton City and Chico, doing performances and workshops with elementary students. The week culminated with his performance of The Frog Bride at Laxson Auditorium.

The GSM's Magic Planet displays an agricultural landscape.

The Magic Planet: Education in the Round

California State University, Chico’s Gateway Science Museum (GSM) is bringing agricultural education into the third dimension thanks to some new, New York Times-featured technology and a student intern’s ingenuity. Senior electrical engineering major and GSM tech intern Scott Bladorn recently outfitted the GSM with a Magic Planet globe, an educational tool developed by Global Imagination. […]

Agriculture major Kristin Quigley peers into a microscope.

Supporting a North State Resource

On the first floor of Holt Hall lies one of the Central Valley's largest collection of pressed and preserved flora, totaling at over 117,000 specimens that live in the University's herbarium.

Alan Rellaford and Daria Booth sit under a tree.

Chico in Love

Whether separated by distance or busy schedules, these three couples share their stories of togetherness on Chico State campus.

Facewall: New Public Art Project Installed

The public art project by the team of Walczak & Heiss was installed on the south side of the new Arts & Humanities Building.

From A to Zingg

A Heart-to-Heart Conversation With the Retiring President

Supporting a North State Resource

Chico State’s Herbarium is a key contributor to local ecological research