Andrew Staples

Andrew focuses on enhancing the University’s brand reputation, managing crisis communications and proactively telling the Chico State story. He earned his BA in Journalism from Chico State in 2000.

Contact Andrew Staples at ajstaples@csuchico.edu

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5 Questions with Construction Management Executive and Alumnus Dan Wheeler

As an executive at Turner Construction, Dan Wheeler has put up new buildings on campus, recruited more than 100 Chico State grads, and mentored countless more. This month, he will be honored as the 2022 Distinguished Alumnus of the College of ECC.

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5 Questions with Agriculture Educator and Distinguished Alumnus Roy Beck

After 42 years teaching agriculture education, Roy Beck is being honored with a distinguished alumni award from Chico State's College of Agriculture.

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CSU Trustees’ Award Adds to Accolades for History and Latin American Studies Major

Vivian Hernandez keeps racking up honors and awards at Chico State. Her latest, a prestigious CSU Trustees' award and scholarship.

Gary Buckman poses with his book, Broken to Brilliant

5 Questions with Alumnus and USA Gymnastics Coach Gary Buckmann 

Chico State gymnast Gary Buckmann recovered from a devastating accident to return to competition and the sport's highest level of coaching.

Karen Victorio sits at a desk and distributes COVID-10 themed loteria cards

Animation Major Creates COVID-19-Themed Loteria Game to Raise Vaccine Awareness

Computer animation and game design major Karen Roxana Victorio is using her education and talents to encourage vaccinations among her local community.

"Today Decides Tomorrow" is read on the Kendall Hall building

CSU, Chico Awards President’s Scholarships to Four Incoming Freshmen

Four incoming freshmen with outstanding academic and extra-curricular resumes were awarded $30,000 CSU, Chico Presidential Scholarships.

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CSU, Chico to Host a Free Drop-in COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic for the Community on July 13

Chico State is scheduled to host its next on-campus COVID-19 vaccine clinic from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 13.

Lee Altier stands among the plants in the aquaponics garden at the University Farm

Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Award To Teach and Study Agricultural Best Practices in Turkey

Lee Altier is taking nearly 40 years of farming expertise to Ege University in Izmir, Turkey to focus on agroecology.

Jesse Dizard stands on an open ridge in the foothills in front of a wooden pole with clothes and hats hanging from it.

Anthropology Professor Selected for Prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award

Jesse Dizard is interested in how natural resource management—or lack thereof—impacts individuals, subcultures and bureaucracies. In Jordan, he'll be studying impacts of its water scarcity crisis.

Sarah Moschetti standing in front of redwood trees in the forest.

Communication Sciences Major Wants to Help Special Education Students Gain a Degree of Independence

Sarah Moschetti is pursuing a career in speech language pathology to help special education students gain a degree of independence.

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Jordan Beach Shook Up the Chico State Civil Engineering Department

As an outstanding student, tutor, club leader, and mentor, Jordan Beach shook up Civil Engineering at Chico State.

Chico State’s 2030 Campus Master Plan Receives Prestigious Award

Chico State’s 2030 Campus Master Plan has earned a merit award for Excellence in Planning for an Existing Campus by the Society for College and University Planning.

Brian Brazeal wears a helmet with a headlamp in a dark mine shaft.

Anthropology Professor Chosen for Prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award

Anthropology professor Brian Brazeal is Chico State's own Indiana Jones— and was recently awarded a Fulbright award.