Chico State

Founded in 1887, California State University, Chico is the second-oldest CSU campus and one of the highest-ranked master’s-level public universities in the West.

Contact Chico State at publicaffairs@csuchico.edu

A student hikes hunched over with a heavy backpacking pack on her back as other students follow behind in a forest.

Getting Wild in the Great Outdoors

Wildcat Wilderness Orientation primes students for success by pushing them out of their comfort zone and introducing them to new people.

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Supporting Students Past the Tipping Point

Takeaways from the Tipping Point Student Success Summit share best practices to ensure students achieve their educational dreams.

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Cybersecurity Students Achieve No. 1 National Ranking

The Chico State Usr0 Club has finished in the top 10 at the National Cyber League Team Competition five years in a row.

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Religion Professor Bruce Grelle Featured in TIME Magazine

The director of Chico State's Religion and Public Education Project is among the experts to address prayer in schools for TIME Magazine.

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Putting a Priority on Accessible Technology

The Office of Accessible Technology and Services strives to make inclusive technology part of the campus ethos.

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Bold Visions for 2020

Whether wrapping up their time as an undergraduate or diving deeper into their studies, Wildcats are making big plans for the year ahead.

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Study Abroad Experience Ignites Self-Discovery

English education major Pengcheng Xiong returned to his parents' homeland and experienced a true connection with his Hmong identity.

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Discovering the Joy of Giving

Longtime Joy of Giving volunteer Nicole Davis invites others to share in the spirit of the holiday fundraiser and attend its reception.

Megan Rivera holds a piglet in her arms and scratches it under its chin outside the swine unit.

Agricultural Education Major Equally Inspired and Inspiring

Aspiring high school education teacher Megan Rivera attributes her purpose and passion to Chico State faculty.

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The Long Process of Healing and Recovery

Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Judith Thompson reflects on the immediate and ongoing trauma Camp Fire survivors continue to experience—and how to support healing.

After Paradise: One Year Later

In this special episode of “After Paradise,” North State Public Radio commemorates the year anniversary of the Camp Fire by focusing on where we are now and opportunities for growth.

A map of the United States has red dots scattered across it showing where people have relocated after the Camp Fire.

Mapping a Displaced Population

New maps from an interdisciplinary team of researchers begin to reveal the how, why, and where Camp Fire survivors have moved.

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Transforming Recovery into Revival

Junior Baylie Hammitt reflects on how she and students in "Special Event Planning and Operation" helped plan, market, and host the Paradise Revival Festival.

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Seufferlein Sales Program Wins First Place at AT&T National Competition

With entrepreneurial vision and top-notch negotiation skills, students in Chico State's Seufferlein Sales Program (SSP) added to its reputation of national success.

Class Notes: Fall 2019

Whether it's starting a new business or achieving a lifelong dream, the Wildcat family continues to grow. We check in on professional and personal updates from the Chico State family.

5 Questions With Distinguished Alumnus Richard Perry

Richard Perry's career has taken him from Uzbekistan to Indonesia to Elko, Nevada, and he's never been more passionate about the mining industry.

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5 Questions With Distinguished Alumnus Brad Kaufman

As senior vice president for Kiewit Energy Group, Brad Kaufman oversees oil, gas, and chemical projects across the United States, Canada, and Australia.

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First-Day Impressions

First-year and transfer students who are new to Chico State this semester share how their first day as a Wildcat went.

Wildcat Welcome Invites Students to Rise Up and Roar

We're off to a great start in 2019! With move-in and the Big "C" photo kicking off Wildcat Welcome, plenty of exciting events still remain.

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5 Questions With Alumna Michelle McIntosh

Michelle McIntosh, an account executive at Mering Carson ad agency, sat down with us during a local alumni event to chat about her Chico State experience and how it's equipped her in her current career.

NSPR Eyes Regional Public Radio Partnership to Enhance Reporting, Coverage

North State Public Radio and Capitol Public Radio look to expand public radio services for listeners across the state.

Fond Farewell: Retired Admissions Staff Member Mary Kay Bringham

Mary Kay Bringham was known for her dedicated mentorship of student workers, vast friendships, and pride in her Irish heritage.

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5 Questions with Alumnus Jack Jenkins

After discovering his entrepreneurial drive selling mistletoe as a child and launching several successful businesses in adulthood, Jack Jenkins ('78) reflects on his path.

Lending a Helping Wing

After an owlet experienced an unsuccessful first flight, Facilities Management and Services flocked to help our feather friend take to the skies.

2019 Hall of Honor Inductees

Meet the 10 retired faculty members that the Emeritus and Retired Faculty and Staff Association's (ERFSA) inducted to the 2019 Hall of Honor.

President Gayle Hutchinson stands with staff award winners Keith Crawford, Katie Sibley and Flora Nunn, each holding a plaque and trophy.

These Staff Award Winners Make Chico State a Great Place to Work

The annual Staff Excellence Awards celebrate employees’ job performance, years of service, work relationships, and contribution to the University.

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On to New Beginnings

Just before his second semester, Joseph Arballo lost his grant to pay for college. With support from the University, he was able to stay in school and graduate, and is now on his way to a PhD program.

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Paying It Forward

Alumna Elizabeth Face shares how Chico State helped her reach her dream public relations job and why she gives back.

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Alum Shows Her Skills on ‘American Ninja Warrior’

Whether on the ropes course at Chico State or cliff diving around the world, Camp Fire survivor Cheyenne Arrington (Exercise Physiology, '18) is not one to let obstacles get in her way.

President Gayle Hutchinson shares a somber hug with someone as light shines through smoky air inside of Laxson Auditorium at a Camp Fire meeting.

We Made It: 2018-19 in Review

As we reflect on 2018–19, there is much to celebrate. Together, we set and achieved new goals. We also navigated unexpected tests and engaged our resiliency and compassion.

Embracing My Differences

First-generation student Valerie Olivares reflects on how she overcame feeling out of place in college.

Fond Farewell: Retired Sociology Professor Jerry Maneker

A fierce protector of human rights and advocate for inclusivity, Jerry Maneker is remembered for his professionalism and passions.

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Setting an Example

Jaime Valdovinos left his home in Mexico alone at age 17 to pursue an education. Now a first-generation college graduate eyeing law school, he hopes to be an example for his 14 siblings.

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Leaving—and Receiving—a Lasting Impression

A rolling stone most of his young life, Brett Day put down roots in Chico long enough to find a new love: printmaking. Now, he's off to explore again.

Class Notes: Spring 2019

For the spring 2019 issue of the alumni magazine Chico Statements, our alums shared their stories of bravery, good deeds, and recovery both during and after the Camp Fire.

Alisha Sharma addresses incoming students at Wildcat Welcome.

Lifting Up Others Through Self-Discovery

Alisha Sharma cultivated a love for new experiences at Chico State—and discovered a talent for leadership along the way.

César Chávez’s Legacy: Reflections From the Field

Senior Cecilia Apolinar, who worked in the fields and interned with United Farm Workers, feels the impact of César Chávez’s advocacy.

President Hutchinson and 10 of the 12 CSU women presidents sit around Dianne Feinstein at a conference table.

From ‘The Hill’: Women’s History—and Future

President Hutchinson shares her experience meeting powerful women politicians in D.C.

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How To: Help Someone in Pain

How do you speak to a loved one has experienced loss or trauma? Psychology professor and therapist Kyle Horst offers some tips.

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Measles Exposure on Campus

Butte County Public Health has confirmed a case of measles in a current student—it is one of four cases currently known in Butte County.