
Celebrating Rosemary White: 2022’s Wildcat Spirit Award Winner
Known across campus as "Ms. Positive Attitude," Rosemary White has spent over twenty years making Chico State a better place to learn, teach, and grow.

Social Work Alumna Finds Way to Give Back
School social worker and therapist Bekah Qualls creates a generous legacy for those following in her footsteps.

Identical Twins Follow Different Dreams
Relying on each other for support, Vanessa and Viviana Mendoza discover their own identity in college.

Introducing Josephine Hernandez: 2023 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipient
Animal science major Josephine Hernandez is an empathetic leader committed to inspiring future agricultural students and giving back to her field.

Introducing Hannah Scholzen: 2023 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipient
Civil engineering student and soon-to-be graduate, Hannah Scholzen, is a model of perseverance and leadership in her field.

Fond Farewell: Retired Painter Ronald Kohl Sr.
Remembered for his humble spirit and strong work ethic, Ronald Kohl Sr. worked as a painter at Chico State for almost thirty years.

5 Questions with Chico State Alumna and Business Owner Ava Moon
Chico State graduate and local artist, Ava Bloom, channels her independent spirit, commitment to sustainability, and love for creating art into new vintage boutique.

Fond Farewell: Retired Custodian Martha Ann Armocido
Remembered as friendly, hard-working, and kind, Martha Ann Armocido worked as a custodian on campus for more than a decade.

University Faculty Awarded Prestigious Lantis Endowments
Chico State faculty shine as three professors are celebrated for their achievements in research and contributions to their fields.

Fond Farewell: Retired Director of Human Resources Dennis Frazier
Remembered for his keen sense of humor, warm personality, and commitment to his work, Dennis Frazier directed human resources at Chico State for more than two decades.

Fond Farewell: Retired Religious Studies Professor Emeritus John Bash
Professor Emeritus John Bash, a distinguished teacher, mountain hiker, and world traveler, will be remembered as a friend and mentor to both students and colleagues.

College Friends Make A Perfect Match for Organ Donation
Wildcat bonds truly do last a lifetime— when alum Bob Phillips needed a kidney, his former college roommate came to the rescue.

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.

Five Questions with Certified Nurse Midwife and Alumna Kathleen Belzer
Nursing alumna and midwifery advocate Kathleen Belzer is driving diversity and equality in pregnancy and childbirth healthcare.

Bringing Mental Health to Light
Chico State alumni and family find healing through mental health awareness advocacy and the creation of a Senate bill to improve youth mental health in schools.

Fond Farewell: Passing of Retired Mathematics Professor Larry Dion
Mathematics and statistics professor Larry Dion will be remembered for his commitment and generosity.

Fond Farewell: Anthropology Professor Emerita Beverly Newbold Chiñas
A visionary in cultural anthropology and scholar of women's studies in Latin America and beyond, Beverly Newbold Chiñas taught at Chico State for 26 years.

Staff Awards Recognize Exemplary Employees
Staff Council honors five employees for their customer service, safety dedication, Wildcat spirit, and overall awesomeness.

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.

Five Faculty Receive Professional Achievement Honors
Recipients of these annual awards are honored for exemplary teacher-scholar achievement at Chico State.

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.

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.

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.

CAGD Student Models Success for Those Underserved in Her Field
First-generation student of color finds inspiration in close-knit family and campus CAGD community as she sets off for a new adventure after graduation.

Chico State Recognizes 2021–22 Outstanding Faculty
These awards—among the highest at CSU, Chico—celebrate the excellence of eight phenomenal faculty.

5 Questions with CEO of the Boys and Girls Clubs of the North Valley and Alumnus Rashell Brobst
As a first-generation college graduate, Rashell Brobst channels her passion into serving the needs of underserved youth in her community.

5 Questions with Ceramicist and Alumnus Douglas Leiker
After establishing a pottery business post-graduation, Douglas Leiker realized an opportunity to expand into the cosmetics market. His business now has sales worldwide.

Twelve 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: Regenerative Agriculture Leader and Professor Cindy Daley
Professor Cindy Daley honors her roots through regenerative agriculture education and carbon-smart solutions to fight climate change.

Office Hours: Men’s Soccer Coach and Leadership Instructor Felipe Restrepo
Professor and coach Felipe Restrepo helps first-generation and underserved students win on and off the field.

Five Questions with Alumnus and Micro-Farmer Garrison Harward
From stage to Senegal, lighting technician and micro-farmer Garrison Harward builds a global community through climate-conscious gardening.

Office Hours: Electrical and Electronic Engineering Professor Hadil Mustafa
Leading by example, professor Hadil Mustafa shows young girls and women that engineering isn't "just for boys."

5 Questions with Alumna and Motivational Speaker Alycia Anderson
Alycia Anderson has used a wheelchair all her life. After a successful career in technology sales, she's pursuing a more personal passion—inspiring people to believe in their limitless potential.