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Psychology Major Finds Passion in Realm of Research
Fascinated by psychology, Deja Shevalier has earned a reputation as an exceptional and curious student as she delves into the world of behavioral neuroscience.
Psychology Class Views Prejudice Through an Objective Lens
In “Psychology of Prejudice, Hate, and Violence,” Professor Alex Wong and his students analyze the nature of prejudice as a basic human psychological need to generalize others in comparison to themselves—a trait that all human beings possess.
How To: Be a Bookworm
English professor and writer Sarah Pape shares some tips on how to become a more avid reader without much effort.
Eleven Students Awarded Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarships
The award—one of the largest and most prestigious at Chico State—celebrates scholarship, extracurricular activities, and outstanding academic and professional accomplishments.
Office Hours: Psychology Faculty and Neuroscientist Shawn Bates
Professor Shawn Bates may be new to the Psychology Department, but he brings with him a longstanding passion for neuroscience, mentoring, and diversity in STEM.
Luck: The Secret Ingredient in Alum’s Home-Baked Business
Alumna Adriana De Casas ('17) found that turning her passion for baking into a home business was a piece of cake.
American Indian Studies Professor Fuels Teaching with Experience
As Nor Rel Muk Wintu, Hupa, and Xicana, Professor Vanessa Esquivido uses her cultural heritage, education, and personal experiences to shape conversations on difficulties Native Americans still face.
Office Hours: Anthropology Faculty and Documentarian Will Nitzky
Professor Will Nitzky wears many hats—museum director, professor, anthropologist—and he added one more with his directorial debut, Bang the Drum: Documentary.
Chico State Honors Diversity and Inclusion on Campus
Nine faculty, staff, and students are honored with the 15th Annual Conversations on Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
5 Questions with Alumnus Leon Warman
Amazon Robotics tech director Leon Warman ('80, '84) has followed a path of game-changing technological innovations that shaped the world as we now know it.
Nine Students Awarded Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarships
The award—one of the largest and most prestigious at Chico State—celebrates scholarship, extracurricular activities, and outstanding academic and professional accomplishments.
No Bones About It: Fossil Find a Whale of a Mystery
Geological and environmental sciences professors Russell Shapiro and Todd Greene were called to collect mysterious 15-million-year-old fossils unearthed by an earthquake that rocked the Mojave Desert on July 4, 2019.
Planning a New Paradise
Marketing graduate students partner with the not-for-profit Rebuild Paradise Foundation to help resolve how to bring businesses and residents back to Paradise.
Contemporary Class ‘Hip-Hops’ Towards the Spotlight
Students take a hard look at the history, music, and societal issues behind hip-hop culture.
5 Questions with Alumnus Rocky Dudum
As the manager of marketing and fan development for the San Diego Padres, Rocky Dudum shares how he turned his favorite pastime into a professional home run.
Study Abroad Translates into Multiple Majors
After four stints studying abroad—and finding new disciplines to study at every turn—Marco Macotela graduated with four majors, three minors, and one certification.
And the Staff Excellence Awards Go to…
Staff Council honors Employee of the Year Ricardo Carrillo, Customer Service Award winner David Turri, and Wildcat Spirit Award winner Jason Halley.
Putting Himself on the Map: A Nontraditional Student Finds His Place
Tom Mello couldn’t imagine himself as a college student, but after the Great Recession left him without a job and struggling as a single parent, the need for an education morphed into a passion for the physical geography major.
Campus Gets a Little Less Colorful
When Joe Crotts retired, he left a legacy as one of Chico State’s longest-serving employees and campus icons.
Worth Sharing: Faculty Opens Oaxaca Photo Exhibit Spanning 40 Years
Scott Brady, Geography and Planning, helps open an exhibit of Juan Ignacio Bustamante Vasconcelos' photographs and other faculty and staff achievements.
Roll Call: Welcome, New Faculty!
The new school year has started not only for Chico State students, but also for 33 new faculty members, who are eager to motivate Wildcats to hit the books.
Side Gig Percolates into Starbucks Partnership
Business administration alums build coffee gift card business into partnership with Starbucks, tapping into e-commerce boom.
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.
Professor Leads Annual Wild Goose Chase—Literally
During the annual Snow Goose Festival, Chico State biology professor and avid birder Jay Bogiatto leads a not-for-the-faint-of-heart birding field trip around the Northern Sacramento Valley.
‘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.
Alum ‘Jells’ with Apple’s Ad Campaign
Alum shares photo on Instagram and becomes part of tech giant's worldwide advertising blitz.
#WhyITeach, Chico State Style
Fifty-one new faculty members joined the Chico State family in August. Each were asked to describe their motivation to teach. Here’s a sampling of what they said.
Biology Lab Goes Fishin’
A student research lab on campus uses fish to pursue treatments for blood-related diseases.
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.