Achievements
Distinguished Alumnus and Business Professional Jon Krabbenschmidt
After 30 years working in the tax, accounting, and affordable housing industries, Jon Krabbenschmidt manages a real estate and development business.
Distinguished Alumna and Sierra Nevada Brewery Quality Manager Kimberly Bacigalupo
Chemistry alumna Kimberly Bacigalupo is diversifying the brewing industry from the inside out.
Distinguished Alum, Entrepreneur, and CEO Norman Tu
In 1982, a motivational seminar inspired Norman Tu to pursue his entrepreneurial dreams. Today, his company employs over 350 people and has facilities in several states.
A Second Chance: Mathematics Alumna Calculates Her Own Path to Success
For recent graduate and future high school math teacher Taylor Anderson, the journey is the destination.
Distinguished Alumna, Motivational Speaker, and CEO Alycia Anderson
Alycia Anderson believes disability needs to be an important part of the DEI conversation. An international TEDx speaker and advocate, she works with global companies to expand what inclusion means in the workplace.
Former Basketball Player Finds New Team in the Classroom
Basketball brought India Starr to Chico State, but the support she found here made the communication studies major want to stay.
Passion Leads Chico Native to Find Path in Computer Science
A love of coding and her hometown led Olivia Johnson to pursue her degree at Chico State. "I have finally found my path..." she said.
Research in the Aftermath of the Camp Fire Reveals the Threat of Wildfires on Water Quality
Critical research by faculty at Chico State, UC Boulder, and USGS aims to identify preventative insight during future wildfires.
Perseverance and Push from Professors Propel Future History Teacher
Tempted to return home during his first week at Chico State, Jorge Munguia Ramos not only stayed, but he found community and encouragement that helped him thrive.
Navigating International Paths and Markets: A Business Student’s Journey to a Rawlins Award
Nhung (Emma) Pham earned the Lt. Robert Merton Rawlins award for her achievements and leadership in Chico State's College of Business.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Honored for Online Excellence
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: UCOMM Snares Six CASE Awards
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Legends Rising and Records Falling: Chico State Athletics off to Scorching Start
Another fantastic fall for the Chico State Department of Athletics is ending, culminating in two more California Collegiate Athletic Association (CCAA) titles, several NCAA Championship berths, and excitement for what’s still to come. Records have fallen and legends have risen, and the year has only just begun! Here are some of the highlights.
Worth Sharing: Towne Named Men’s and Women’s CCAA Cross Country Coach of the Year
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: Hankins Honored for His Work with Cultural Burning
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: Kruger Pens a Pair of Chapters
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Rankings Season: A Roundup
Chico State received numerous rankings from top-tier magazines and international organizations over the last couple of months—here is a rundown.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Named One of the Top Colleges for Indigenous Students
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: Goodsell, Ellis Co-Author Piece on the Benefits of Nature-Based Therapy
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: Edwards and Schleiger Co-Author Book on Firescaping
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: Computer Science Associate Professor Recognized With International Wildcat Award
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Celebrating Rosemary White: 2022’s Wildcat Spirit Award Winner
Known across campus as "Ms. Positive Attitude," Rosemary White has spent over twenty years making Chico State a better place to learn, teach, and grow.
Celebrating Mary Bowman: 2022’s Making a Difference Award Winner
Brimming with compassion and a desire to give back, Mary Bowman is the epitome of an inspiring and engaged campus colleague.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Recognized in Slew of Rankings
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Celebrating the Class of 2023 (Photos + Video)
We revisit the magic of the 2023 Commencement through photos.
Worth Sharing: Spring-Season Student Athletes Earn All-West Academic Honors
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Engineering Success: Students Solve Real-World Problems
From self-cleaning pool robots to a self-stabilizing spoon for Parkinson’s patients, engineering students demonstrate their ingenuity at the ECC Senior Design Capstone Project Expo.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Trio Acknowledged as ‘Women of Distinction’
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Class Notes: Spring 2023
Whether it's starting a new business, writing a book, or achieving a lifelong dream, the Wildcat family continues to reach milestones. Alumni share professional and personal updates for spring 2023.
Worth Sharing: Health Services Administration College Bowl Team Scores Wins
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Journalism Major Finds Career Path to Write Her Own Future
A love of writing led Skylar Trostinsky to journalism and Tehama Group Communications, where she’s honing her skills and paving the way for a successful career in PR.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Model UN Wins Outstanding Delegation Award
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: University Enjoys Trio of Rankings
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: Chase Selected as a Fulbright US Scholar
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Celebrating Our Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipients
From aspiring educators and future doctors to those currently serving rural communities, these are the 2022-23 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipients—the best of the best at Chico State.
Worth Sharing: Kimball Publishes Book No. 22
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Introducing Josephine Hernandez: 2023 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipient
Animal science major Josephine Hernandez is an empathetic leader committed to inspiring future agricultural students and giving back to her field.
Introducing Madeline Litman: 2023 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipient
While at Chico State, Madeline Litman's work ethic, perseverance, and maturity have led to leadership roles in student clubs, a stellar academic career, and now a prestigious Rawlins Merit Scholarship.
Chico State Announces 2023 Faculty and Staff Hall of Honor Inductees
Chico State announced tickets are now available for its 2023 Hall of Honors ceremony. The Hall of Honor recognizes the “best of the best” of the University’s retired faculty and staff.
Celebrating Our 2023 Distinguished Alumni
From working on cancer treatments to advocating for farmworkers to teaching human kindness through language, the 2023 Distinguished Alumni have chosen to "Do and Dare" in a big way.