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President Gayle Hutchinson (left) recognizes James Luyirika-Sewagudde, Jr., (right) for 45 years of service as staff are honored during the Staff Awards Luncheon in May 2018.

For 45 Years, International Education Has Been His Life’s Work

A distinguished face gazes out from the southwest edge of campus, its dark beard mixed with gray, mouth set in a comforting smile, and eyes twinkling with patience, kindness, and understanding. This is James Luyirika-Sewagudde, Jr., a 45-year employee of Chico State's Office of International Education.

Since graduating from Chico State in 1993 with a degree in Physical Education, Miles Daisher has become one of the world's most prolific and celebrated skydivers and BASE jumpers.

Alum Pushes Sport of BASE Jumping to New Heights

Miles Daisher has been pushing the limits of extreme sports like skydiving to BASE jumping for Red Bull Air Force, breaking world records and introducing the sports on a global scale.

Damion Lewis jumps to catch a soccer ball during a photoshoot

Wildcat Keeper Finds His Place on the Pitch

As one of the finest goalkeepers in the California Collegiate Athletic Association, Chico State’s Damion Lewis is a study in contrast.

The inside of a VR viewer headset as it's prepared to be placed on the head, from the photographer's perspective.

VR Class Brews up a Hit with Big-Name Partner

To further prove virtual and augmented reality's place in University curriculum, a new collaborative class partnered with a Chico legend: the world-renowned craft brewery Sierra Nevada.

The women sit in a circle talking during the weekly meeting.

Supporting Well Women

The launch of the weekly Women’s Circle this spring brought together a group of students looking to become even better versions of themselves—better students, better leaders, and better friends.

A Degree a Half Century in the Making

At 83, Sylvia Hamilton is one of the oldest graduates to be awarded a degree in Chico State's 130-year history. Her journey took 56 years to complete.

Daniel Michelson, is an HFA outstanding student leader award winner, and a double major in music and engineering, works on his DIY musical instrument creations in the Ayres Art Shop.

Putting It All Together: Artist-Engineer Combines Creative Pursuits

A rare double major in mechanical engineering and music, Daniel Michelson has made a big impact on the Chico State music department while working toward his engineering career.

Outstanding Senior Unique Torres is photographed in Old Hutch Plaza on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Chico, Calif. Unique is a Journalism major and Spanish minor hoping to find a career in social justice. (Jessica Bartlett /University Photographer/CSU Chico)

Doing Things Her Own Way

Unique Torres spends what little free time she has looking for new projects where she can make a difference.

Elizabeth Konecny sits for a posed photo on a planter box by Meriam Library.

‘It’s Important to Know You’re Not Alone’: A Star Student’s Success Through Struggle

Elizabeth Konecny has endured repeated personal struggles on the way to being a standout student. One of her greatest challenges was not doing it alone.

Corina Yetter leans against a shelf of books in the Meriam Library.

No Room for Error

Corina Yetter has waited more than 20 years to finish her bachelor's degree, and faced incredible odds along the way.

Samia Yaqub smiles in her office at Buttee College.

Distinguished Alumni Share Words of Wisdom

2018 Distinguished Alumni share their advice for graduating seniors and young alums.

Willie the Wildcat mascot and a Make a Wish representative crouch next to a surprised child

Wish granted; Smile cherished

Chico State student athletes partner with Make-A-Wish to send a 5-year-old boy to LEGOLAND.

Benjamin Panconi uses his laptop in Brittany Fortune's Special Topics-Competition class.

CSU, Chico’s College of Business Receives Esteemed Re-Accreditation

College of Business has received a prestigious, full five-year re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.

Museum goers walk in through the front entrance of the Gateway Science Museum.

The Brain and its Remarkable Role is Showcased at CSU, Chico’s Gateway Science Museum

New Gateway Science Museum exhibit explores the world inside your head.

Student poses next to the California State University, Chico, sign.

Desiree Makowski Poised to Make Her Mark on Video Game Industry

Dedicated faculty support first-generation student in conquering her self-doubt.

The Inaugural Mace that will be used for President Hutchinson's inauguration is assembled at Red Hot Metal on Wednesday, February 23, 2017. (Jessica Bartlett/ Student Photographer)

New Face, New Mace: Special Staff Made for President’s Inauguration

With President Gayle E. Hutchinson's inauguration just around the corner, a new ceremonial mace chock-full of significance was crafted to honor the beginning to a new chapter in Chico State history.

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?

Blake Northam, Camille Davis, and Aaron Bursten sit on the stairs of the BMU.

Ending the Gender Pay Gap

Three Chico State students have launched a nonprofit that aims to end the gender pay gap by recognizing businesses that have a wage difference of 5 percent or less between equal employees.

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.

Adventure Outings makes annual trips to Yosemite National Park

Adventure Outings’ Journey to Outdoor Excellence

For more than 30 years, Chico State’s Adventure Outings has educated and led the way in outdoor recreation for students, staff, faculty, and the entire community.

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.

Kym Crosby waves the American Flag and stands behind the Rio 2016 Paralympic sign.

‘Limited Sight, Limitless Dreams’: Chico Paralympian Wins Rio Bronze

Wildcat Kym Crosby didn't let visual impairment stop her from achieving her dream of earning a Paralympic medal in track.

Hungry Wildcats Can Eat Well

Confronting food insecurity on campus, Hungry Wildcats take matters into their own paws.

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.

Success Through Solidarity: Meet Chico State’s Women Engineers

For the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), building solidarity and support is paramount to succeeding in STEM fields.

Student in safety glasses shovels concrete into a mold

Is Rice Nice—for Concrete?

Students study rice as secret ingredient to boost success, sustainability in concrete

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.