Ashley Gebb

A proud alumna, Ashley Gebb (Journalism, '08; MA, Interdisciplinary Studies, '23) is the executive director of University Communications. She leads its exceptional communications team, manages the Chico State brand, and directs marketing, storytelling, and crisis communications.

Contact Ashley Gebb at agebb@csuchico.edu

Student Katie Allen talks to a teacher across a table covered in markers and other supplies.

Teachers Help Teachers Color Classrooms with Love

School of Education students joined educators from across Butte County to Color a Classroom with Love, providing Paradise teachers who lost their classrooms in the Camp Fire with a start on the supplies they need to resume teaching.

Livestock judging Team members stand in the smoky haze at the Butte County Fairgrounds.

Student Team Lends a Hand to Help Livestock

Combining love of agriculture with large animal expertise, the Livestock Judging Team cleaned pens and fed donkeys, horses, llamas and other creatures displaced by the Camp Fire.

Fond Farewell: Construction Management Major Scott Wilford

Described as a bright presence in the classroom, construction management student Scott Wilford also enjoyed fishing and being outdoors.

Michael McNairn and Sara Rumiano huddle over a desk while reviewing paperwork in the Procurement office at Chico State.

Harnessing the Power of Purchasers

Chico State purchasing staff put their unique expertise to work for the county's Camp Fire taskforce responsible for sourcing, buying, and paying for critical supplies.

Kallie Griffin types on a laptop in the medical command center, a wall of medical supplies behind her.

Creating Comfort and Order out of Chaos

When a group of Chico State students found a Camp Fire evacuation shelter in need of aid to track those in its care who were displaced, establish a medical records system, and help with filling prescriptions, they launched into action.

A giant smoke column is seen exploding from flames on a darkened hillside as a wildfire rages out of control.

The Rise of Megafires

As wildfires grow faster, larger, and more deadly every day, alumni and faculty share professional and personal perspectives on what’s happening, why, and how we can respond.

Fond Farewell: Psychology Professor Emeritus Merv Shaw

In the early years of his 31-year tenure with Chico State, psychology professor Merville Shaw secured what is purported to be the first research grant ever awarded to Chico State.

Fond Farewell: Business Administration Major Arturo Vega

Exceptionally proud to be a first-generation college student, Arturo Vega also enjoyed soccer, cooking, and spending time with friends and family.

The sun filters through the trees over Kendall Hall.

University Foundation Board Aids Campus with Special Endowment Awards

More than $115,000 has been awarded to 12 programs and projects to enhance research and mentorship, increase hands-on learning opportunities, and support student success.

Fond Farewell: Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Richard Bednar

Throughout his tenure and during retirement, Richard Bednar made incredible contributions to his field of research that leave a lasting impression on his colleagues and his industry.

Fond Farewell: School of Education Faculty Dorothy Kennedy

After decades working in K-12 education, Dorothy Kennedy embraced a second career at Chico State to make sure the next generation of teachers was equipped to be effective, compassionate, and excellent educators.

Engineering students frame up a section of the Caper Acres playground.

Students Restore Spirit of Caper Acres

A team of interdisciplinary students devoted nine months and 2,744 volunteer hours to rehabilitate Caper Acres, an iconic children's playground in Chico. Watch the video.

Fond Farewell: Computer Science Faculty Kent Wooldridge

Throughout the 1980s and 90s, Kent Wooldridge was a pioneer in leading Chico State into the latest programming languages before other early adopters, making sure students would be marketable by staying connected with his field.

Fond Farewell: IT Support Services Staff Mike Murray

While colleagues and students Mike Murphy worked with remember his expertise in the world of IT, they say those traits were equally matched by his genuine spirit, sense of humor, zeal for life, and passion for music.

Patrick Pace is seen with his parents in 2014, as a prospective student deciding to "Choose Chico," and four years later as as a graduate.

Oh Snap! Grad Caught on Camera Before and After Chico

Coincidence captures Patrick Pace on camera for the second time in four years—bookending his time as a Wildcat with images as both a prospective student and college graduate.

The women sit in a circle talking during the weekly meeting.

Supporting Well Women

The launch of the weekly Women’s Circle this spring brought together a group of students looking to become even better versions of themselves—better students, better leaders, and better friends.

A Degree a Half Century in the Making

At 83, Sylvia Hamilton is one of the oldest graduates to be awarded a degree in Chico State's 130-year history. Her journey took 56 years to complete.

Outstanding Senior Unique Torres is photographed in Old Hutch Plaza on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in Chico, Calif. Unique is a Journalism major and Spanish minor hoping to find a career in social justice. (Jessica Bartlett /University Photographer/CSU Chico)

Doing Things Her Own Way

Unique Torres spends what little free time she has looking for new projects where she can make a difference.

Rachel Belle Wants to Know Your Last Meal

Alumna Rachel Belle dishes on what it's like to be nominated for a James Beard Award for her podcast "Your Last Meal" and asking celebrities about their favorite food.

David and Chenoa Rivera stand in the living room of a recently flipped home.

Rustic Rehab

Alums Chenoa and David Rivera will star in a new HGTV series, "Rustic Rehab," which premieres April 26.

A student holds a young child in her arms at the Kristina Chesterman Memorial Clinic.

Living Her Dream

The opening of the Kristina Chesterman Memorial Clinic in Nigeria marked a dream come true, not only for its namesake but for faculty, classmates, and students who follow in her footsteps.

Samia Yaqub smiles in her office at Buttee College.

Distinguished Alumni Share Words of Wisdom

2018 Distinguished Alumni share their advice for graduating seniors and young alums.

Renee Renner (left) and Ben Juliano (right) hold hands and pose for a photo on the Chico State campus.

Campus Sweethearts Share Their Stories

Just in time for Valentine’s Day, three campus sets of campus sweethearts share their stories about what life is like when the one you love also works where you work.

CSU, Chico to Break Ground on New Physical Science Building in Fall 2018

The first images of the physical sciences replacement building were revealed this week, with a formal ground breaking planned for fall 2018.

On the Hunt for Avian Influenza Virus

While the work may be dirty, the goal is more glamorous. Chico State virologist Troy Cline and students are identifying avian influenza viruses in waterfowl in hopes of preventing threats to human health and the US poultry industry.

President Hutchinson looks at a book with a kindergarten student

Better Together: Butte County Educators Unite for Common Cause

The Butte County Promise ensures that all students meeting enrollment criteria for Butte College and Chico State will be provided the opportunity to earn certification or a degree. In addition to affording them an exceptional education, the hope is to better develop a well-educated workforce to sustain the economy of the county and the North State.