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.
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 […]
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.
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.
Crossing Borders: One Student’s Journey
Forensic anthropology graduate student Martha Diaz uncovers death and hope along the US-Mexico border.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Chico in Love
Campus sweethearts share their stories about the magical and serendipitous ways they found each other.
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.
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.
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?
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.
‘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.
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.
Nineteen Students Honored with Rawlins Merit Awards
Students with major achievements in the classroom and in the community receive scholarship honors.
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.
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.
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."
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 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. […]
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.
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