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Celebrating Our 2024 Distinguished Alumni
Not only do the 2024 Distinguished Alumni honorees reflect our longstanding University values, but they have led exceptional lives and made a profound impact through their careers.
Educator, Record-Setting Goalkeeper, and Distinguished Alumni Tom Carter
Following his passion for math, physical education, and sports, Tom Carter is making a significant impact at Chico State and in the surrounding community.
Distinguished Alumni and Corporate Partner Stuart Casillas
Lean into classes, reflect on what's important, absorb the wisdom around you. University Foundation Board member Stuart Casillas delivers his insight.
Thorpe Leads Throng of Chico State Alumni Caring for Community Youth in Crisis
Chico State is producing great neighbors in the North State. One shining example: The North Valley Community Foundation’s CARE Team, created to connect struggling kids to caring adults and vital resources. The team, 16 deep, is led by alumna Michele Thorpe and includes 12 other Chico State grads.
Alumni of Human Identification Lab Attest to Its Influence
Alumni of the Human Identification Laboratory have added their voices to the refrain asking legislators to ensure a line item for a new facility makes its way to the final budget.
Football Alumni Raise Funds for Athletics Scholarships
The Wildcat Football Alumni Board plans to award five scholarships during its annual summer gathering and fundraiser.
Three Imaginative Media Arts Alumni Making Exciting Moves
Karsten Kaufmann’s dance moves became a viral sensation in 2015. Find out where he and collaborating media arts majors Sophie McGuirk and Michael Connell are today. Hint: They're still making amazing content!
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.
Alumni-Owners of Downtown Chico Businesses Share Their Stories
Whether they opened their store shortly after graduation, took over a longstanding business, or brought something new to the area mid-career, the owners of four downtown businesses share what makes the Chico State connections special to them.
Alumni Establish Endowment for Men’s and Women’s Rugby Programs
Chico State alumni have established an endowment to support the men's and women's rugby programs.
Fond Farewell: Former Director of Alumni Allen Sherwood
Remembered as friendly, funny, and wise, Allen Sherwood directed alumni relations at Chico State for two decades.
Celebrating Our 2022 Distinguished Alumni
Through their work and their service, our 2022 Distinguished Alumni are an inspiration to us all, but especially our students as they, too, hope to transform tomorrow.
Alumni Lead Push for State-of-the-Art Cancer Treatment Locally
Enloe Cancer Center proudly boasts one of the only cancer-fighting machines of its kind in the state—and four Chico State alumni are to thank for bringing such technology to our community.
Alumni Secure First US Rice Export to China
Alumni Erin O'Donnell and Steve Vargas made US agricultural history in their roles at Sun Valley Rice Company.
With Alumni Donations, Business Students Dress the Part
Dressing to impress can be a struggle for qualified but cash-strapped business students seeking jobs. That's where the Professional Attire Fund comes in.
Distinguished Alumni Share Words of Wisdom
2018 Distinguished Alumni share their advice for graduating seniors and young alums.
Alumni Protect Wildcat Football’s Future by Honoring Its Past
It’s been 20 years since the final whistle blew for the Chico State football program. The mission of a growing and increasingly organized group of Wildcat football alumni is simple: to preserve the dignity, history, and—they dare say it—hope for the program.
Alumni Pic’d in Annual Photo Contest
Three Chico State alumni have been recognized in a national photography contest—placing in the top 10 percent of more than 10,000 submissions.
Alumni Back Today’s Scholars
As recipients of the California Iota Sigma Phi Epsilon President’s Scholarship, freshman Brian Harris and junior Daniel Phelan each carry not one, but two Wildcat legacies: their family’s and that of Chico State’s earliest and proudest Sigma Phi Epsilon alumni.
President’s Column: Thank You, Wildcats
This year, on March 6, more than 3,900 University students, staff, faculty, friends, alumni, and supporters came together to raise more than $1.2 million for Chico State—in just one day!
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 Alumna and Vice President of A&R at Universal Music Publishing Group Cristina Chavez
Cristina Chavez's confidence grew during her time at Chico State. The 2024 Distinguished Alumni honoree's charm, wisdom, and humility has lifted her to the top of the music industry.
Chico State’s Annual Giving Day Returns on March 6
Chico State's annual 24-hour fundraising event, Giving Day, is scheduled for March 6, 2026. Donors can support more than 160 groups and programs.
Inaugural Día de la Familia welcomes Latinx families
Día de la Familia is designed to engage and empower Latinx families and their students who are curious about the college planning process and interested in attending Chico State.
Chico State’s Grand Finale for Black History Month: Victory in Unity Celebration
Chico's annual Victory in Unity event is community-wide celebration of Black history and culture.
Distinguished Alumna and California Farm Bureau President Shannon Douglass
The organization’s first woman President is driven to succeed by those who blazed trails for her and those who will follow.
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.
‘Elevating Black Excellence’ the Focus of Tipping Point Student Success Summit
The event brings together the University community to explore data around student success and learn how innovations in teaching and support services can make a critical difference.
President’s Column: 6 of My Favorite Moments from 2023
President Steve Perez reflects on his first six months on the job and shares some of his favorite moments.
Class Notes: Fall 2023
The Wildcat family continues to reach milestones. Alumni share professional and personal updates for fall 2023.
We are Making a Good First Impression
A note from a parent after Wildcat Weekend impresses upon President Steve Perez the value of every interaction with prospective students and their families.
Ultramarathon Alum Leans on Wildcat Crew
A one-pound iced lemon loaf is not an obvious snack for someone running a 100-mile endurance race, but you can't argue with Anthony Costales' results. The Chico State distance running alum relied on those calories and his Wildcats crew to finish 3rd at this year's Western States 100.
AI: The Business of Change
Three alumni working in different areas of the AI space share their stories of change that led to careers at the edge of a new frontier.
Now Introducing: Steve Perez
Chico State’s 13th president is not only our “Cheerleader in Chief"—he foxtrots, loves coaching, and brings a deep family connection to education into a role he’s been building toward since the sixth grade.
Sibling Collaboration Spans Disciplines and CSU Campuses
A cross-discipline, multi-campus collaboration between Chico State and Cal State East Bay is made more special because the faculty involved are siblings.
President’s Column: Excitement Builds For Wildcat Weekend
Embracing the cooler weather and beautiful seasonal changes, President Steve Perez is excited about the upcoming celebrations planned for Wildcat Weekend.
Chico State Builds on Last Year’s Success With 2023 Wildcat Weekend
Events for Wildcat Weekend 2023 will take place from Thursday, October 12 through Saturday, October 14.
Increased Enrollment at Chico State Benefits the Entire Community
President Steve Perez discusses why increased in enrollment is good for the University and the community of Chico.
Chico State’s Efforts to Advance Post-Graduate Education Recognized Nationally
Chico State’s Office of Graduate Studies received two multi-million-dollar grants from the Department of Education and was recognized by a national educational organization.