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Six Questions with Alumna and Santa Clara County Public Defender Cesilia Fernandez
Cesilia Fernandez, a Chico State alum who graduated with dual bachelor's degrees in Spanish and International Relations, now works as a public defender in Santa Clara County.
Thousands of Physical Maps Need a Home—Students Helped Find One
With a move from Butte Hall looming, GIS students helped find a new digital home for hundreds of physical maps.
Fond Farewell: Retired Nursing Professor Beverly Jenkins
Beverly Jenkins taught nursing on campus for 22 years and was known for her compassion for and empathy to students.
Staff Awards Recognize Exemplary Employees
Staff Council honors five employees for their customer service, safety dedication, Wildcat spirit, and overall awesomeness.
Worth Sharing: Pike Pens Piece Exploring Benefits of Traditional Ecological Knowledge
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Professor Emeritus and Athletics Coach Larry Burleson
During a teaching and coaching career that spanned nearly 40 years, Larry Burleson instilled in his students and student-athletes a dedication for technique and appreciation of play.
5 Questions with University Sports Information Director and Alum Luke Reid
University Sports Information Director Luke Reid combines his passion for athletics with his love for his hometown.
5 Questions with Alumna and Geotechnical Consultant Julia Moriarty
Geotechnical engineer Julia Moriarty ('94) loves watching the details of how things are built—from roads to bridges to fire stations.
Chico State Announces New Vice President for Student Affairs
Chico State has named Isaac Brundage its new vice president for Student Affairs
Fond Farewell: Kinesiology Professor Emeritus George David Swanson
A world-class expert in pulmonary physiology, George David Swanson helped create a mass spectrometer that was used on the Mir Space Station.
Worth Sharing: Professor Emeritus’ New Book Explores Role of Propaganda in War
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Chico State Honors Diversity and Inclusion on Campus
Nine faculty, staff, and students are honored with the 14th Annual Conversations on Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
Fond Farewell: Retired History and Social Science Professor Ken Rose
Ken Rose was an impassioned and well-respected historian and history professor, as well as a beloved musician in a local Irish band.
Chico State Alum Barker is a Big Leaguer!
Former Chico State All-American baseball player Luke Barker has been called up to the major leagues by the Milwaukee Brewers.
Five Faculty Receive Professional Achievement Honors
Recipients of these annual awards are honored for exemplary teacher-scholar achievement at Chico State.
Worth Sharing: Postseason Accolades Roll In For Student-Athletes
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Retired Staff Member Eunice Toussaint
The University's first Outstanding Employee of the Year, Eunice Toussaint was known for her dedication to her work and warm, welcoming personality.
Office Hours: Sociology Professor and Dance Music Culture Researcher Danielle Hidalgo
Danielle Hidalgo spent four years physically and digitally following three women DJs in an immersive research experience into dance culture.
2022 Hall of Honor Inductees
Meet the 8 retired faculty members that the Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association's (ERFSA) inducted to the 2022 Hall of Honor.
Fond Farewell: Online Master of Business Administration Student Delaney Marchant
Delaney Marchant was pursuing her MBA to broaden her passion for entertainment with business acumen. She had recently accepted her dream job.
Coral Connections Lead Student-Researcher Toward His Dream
Jaime Lopez has impressed his faculty with an endless passion for sea anemones and corals, with a dream of using research to save them from the effects of climate change.
Worth Sharing: Martinez Recognized with National Student Voting Honor
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Political Science Professor Emeritus and CLIC Founder Ed Bronson
As the founder of the Community Legal Information Center and a national expert in change-of-venue and death-qualified juries, Ed Bronson's legacy among students and the justice system cannot be understated.
Business Double Major Embraces Role of Mentor
College of Business outstanding senior Nathaniel Nevels overcomes tragedy to thrive at Chico State.
Fond Farewell: Financial Accounting and Reporting Staff Member Lenora Goni
With a kind spirit and quick wit, staff member Lenora Goni will also be remembered for her supportive attitude and desire to help.
Meet: Monique Sendze
As Chico State's new Vice President of Information Technology, Monique Sendze blends an educator's mindset with a deep acumen of technology.
Class Notes: Spring 2022
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 2022.
From Gang Life to College Graduate: Humanities Major Aspires to Help Incarcerated Students
Incarcerated for most of his adult life until age 42, Benny Gutierrez is proud to be graduating with a degree in humanities and having founded a program for formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students.
Fond Farewell: Biological Sciences Professor Emeritus Wes Dempsey
Legendary for his arboretum tours and dedication to the campus trees, Wes Dempsey was a naturalist at heart who inspired thousands to follow in his footsteps.
Psychology Major Defies the Odds
After battling depression, an eating disorder, and drug dependency, Leo Simpson finds hope at the end of their college journey.
Political Science Major Fulfills Her Potential
Leaving home at age 15 was a decision that perhaps saved Angel Bliss's life—today, the single mother continues the pursuit of her college degree.
Psychology Major Makes the Most of a Second Chance
After a life-altering choice landed him in legal trouble, Sal Hernandez Rodriguez is firmly on the road to earning a college degree.
Asian Studies and Business Administration Major Reflects on a Promise Kept
A college degree was something that Rodaisha James' mother talked to her and her sister about before she passed away—now Rodaisha will graduate from Chico State with two degrees.
Promoting Achievement Through Hope
More than 23,000 children age out of the nation’s foster system annually—less than 3 percent of whom will earn a college degree in their lifetime. Every year, students in the University’s Promoting Achievement Through Hope Scholars program are reversing that narrative with the support of staff and their peers.
Social Work Major Explores Students’ Sense of Belonging on Campus
Social work major Selena Thao uses infectious energy, strong empathy, and a justice approach to engage with others—particularly her fellow students.
Worth Sharing: Maready, Sanders Capture Top Honors at Plastics Research Expo
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Agriculture Alum Cooks Up A Following with Plant-Based Passion
With a best-selling cookbook and write-ups in top food magazines, people can't seem to get enough of Edgar Castrejón's vegan cooking!
Plant and Soil Science Major Grounds Herself With Research
Consuelo Baez Vega cultivated a passion for research while working at the University Farm and several innovative projects with faculty.
Nursing Alum Puts LGBTQ+ Patient Care Policy into Practice
Jonathan Gurrola takes school project from the classroom to the community to advocate for equality in health care.
Basketball Player’s Success a Slam Dunk in Classroom and the Court
The most decorated student-athlete in Chico State’s men’s basketball history, Kevin Warren will graduate this spring with a master’s in communication studies.