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Alums Drive Event Providing Resources to K-12 Homeless Students
Earlier this month, the Butte County Office of Education held its inaugural Back-to-School Connect, where underserved families were invited to get free school resources for their children, like clothes, shoes, and backpacks, as well as snacks and even haircuts.
Wildcats Visit Hallowed Grounds of European Soccer: Real Madrid’s Stadium
The author and senior forward on the Chico State men's soccer team is a Barcelona soccer fan. But that didn't keep him from admiring the grandeur of the home of Real Madrid soccer.
Spain Awaits: Chico State Men’s Soccer Team Travels Overseas
After a couple of hours playing Tetris with our travel bags, we finally hopped on a bus at 1:45 a.m. in the University Soccer Stadium parking lot.
Spain and Fútbol: Chico State Men’s Soccer Embarks On Once-In-A-Lifetime Trip
It’s not every day you pack your bags knowing you have a once-in-a-lifetime trip right around the corner. On Monday, the Chico State men’s soccer team will hop on a plane and take off to train in a dream destination.
11 Things Alums Want New Grads to Know
Graduation is hard. What do you do once you step out into the world? What are the things you need to know? We contacted Chico State Alums from all walks of life, and here's what they want new grads to know...
Bringing Code to Life for Girls: Computer science grad introduces technology principles to North State girls
Kylee Davis is one of the very few women in the computer science major, a title that inspired Davis to encourage and support other women and young girls interested in STEM programs.
Earning Her Degree, Virtually
Yesenia Jones refused to let anything stop her from earning her degree, a goal that was met through her unwavering passion and the accessibility that online education offered her.
Scholarship Strikes Chord with Music Major
Music major Phillip Drange and his family honor the tragic passing of Phillip's twin brother, Aaron Drange, by working with the faculty of the College of Humanities and Fine Arts to establish the Aaron Drange Memorial Scholarship.
Finding a Voice in Speech Therapy: Andrea Avina overcomes many obstacles, fueling her life ambitions
Andrea Avina, a communication sciences and disorders major and an Outstanding Student Leader Award recipient, fights to overcome personal and family challenges in order to achieve her main goals in life: earn her college education, help her family, and give back to her community.
Curiosity Fuels Math Major’s History-Making Success: Jongwoo Choi goes above and beyond to make the most of his education
Jongwoo Choi is setting records at Chico State through his accomplishments in the mathematics major, all as a result of Choi seeking out the answer to a simple question: "why?"
Passion Drives Propensity to Do It All: Determined and dedicated, Nick Howell balances numerous demanding priorities
With two majors, two minors, and a plethora of campus clubs and activities he is devoted to, Nick Howell is known among his peers and faculty as a master of time management and goal-orientated dedication.
Student Drives Diversity in Agriculture: Kaeli McCarther wants to see more minorities involved with agriculture
Kaelie McCarther discovered her passion in agriculture by accident, but her determination and goal to diversify the agriculture major is what drives her to help students of different backgrounds discover their callings.
Voice of a Graduate
By Kyleen Bromley, master’s degree candidate, English To be honest, I was pretty lost before attending Chico State. And by lost I mean I literally didn’t know what to do with my life. I had reached out to the English department and was quickly greeted by professors Kim Jaxon and Rob Davidson with some suggestions on […]
Santos Dives Head First Into Biggest Battle
Cam Santos appears to be living the college dream. But few outside of his family, friends, and Wildcat family know that Santos is in the midst of a painstaking battle that he will endure for rest of his life.
Chico State’s Teacher-Scholar Rock Stars Receive Professional Achievement Honors
Meet six exceptional CSU, Chico professors who were recently honored for excelling as teachers and as scholars during the past three years.
Crossing Borders: One Student’s Journey
Forensic anthropology graduate student Martha Diaz uncovers death and hope along the US-Mexico border.
Chico State’s Biz Talks Connects Students With Industry Influencers
Accounting or entrepreneurship? Finance or marketing? Biz Talks, a program started by two College of Business alums, helps students determine their future career paths.
Passion for Teaching Abroad Energizes New Tanzania Partnership
CSU, Chico professor Joel Zimbelman is about to embark on yet another overseas teaching voyage and launch the University's first-ever partnership with colleges in Tanzania.
Caffeine and Camaraderie Fuel ‘Cats Podcast
A trio of Chico State faculty come together to create and record their podcast Caffeinated Cats, hoping to spark discussions about difficult or polarizing topics in listeners.
Psychologist Fills Brand-New Campus Position: Mariah Kornbluh Embraces Title of Chico State’s First Community Psychologist
Joining Chico State's Department of Psychology faculty as the first community psychologist, Mariah Kornbluh combines laboratory research and community outreach to foster civic engagement in her classroom.
Dress for Success Event Tackles Professional Dos, Don’ts
Do tattoos, argyle socks, and distressed jeans belong in the workplace? Students found out what's appropriate for interviews at Dress for Success, a combination fashion show, business mentoring session, and stand-up comedy hour.
Advocacy for Quality Physical Education Has a Home
After the release of her documenary "No Excuses!" in 2014, Catherine Himberg and graduate student Kevin Shepard developed a website designed to support, coach, and guide physical education teachers around the country.
Chico in Love
Campus sweethearts share their stories about the magical and serendipitous ways they found each other.
The Quest for Sounder Structures
Curt Haselton, a Chico State alum and civil engineering professor, leads the development of the SP3 software that can evaluate and predict the damages a building might receive in the event of an earthquake, making it possible to improve building code to minimize overall damages.
Recognizing Faculty Excellence
This year, six Chico State faculty members were awarded the Outstanding Faculty Award.
Bones Abroad
Forensic anthropology graduate students spent their summers abroad digging for research opportunities: Sarah Hall excavated human remains in a 19th-century cemetary in Bogota, Columbia, while Valerie Sgheiza traveled to the beaches of Antigua in the West Indies to examine the remains of 17th-century British soldiers.
No Idea What You Want to Be? Me Neither
Brantley Payne went through Chico State with no idea what he wanted to be. So how did he end up as the owner of a thriving advertising agency?
History, Hardship, Culture: ‘Hmong Reflections’
The student-developed exhibit showcasing Hmong history and culture is now open at the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology.
‘Poverty Scholar’ Susan Roll Sheds Light on Welfare System Flaws
Social work professor Susan Roll’s real-world research into ways to keep low-income families from falling off the "benefits cliff" provides her students with innovative insights.
Travel Tipster Shares Top Trends
Matthew Stone has followed his passion for learning new things and visiting new places around the world, and as an experienced traveler he shares some pro-tips to travelling safely and smartly.
Military Trailblazer Mary Kight: Lessons on Leadership
A trio of CSU, Chico women veterans and retired US Air Force Major General Mary Kight learned from each other during a heart-to-heart held on campus in advance of Veterans Day.
Nineteen Students Honored with Rawlins Merit Awards
Students with major achievements in the classroom and in the community receive scholarship honors.
Language Matters to Student-Athletes
Chico State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee unveils “We Don’t Say” campaign to raise awareness about language that marginalizes or offends particular identities.
Stop Pretending to Work and Read This Blog: How Chico State Helped Me Get Hired at BuzzFeed
Alum Jeff Barron describes finding a home for his varied skills as a BuzzFeed staffer.
Gwen Curatilo: ‘I Just Kept Singing’
After a noted professional opera career, 24 years at the helm of Chico State’s opera program, and years of training voice students privately, Gwen Curatilo is stepping into the spotlight again.
Education Beyond the Classroom
Junior Maikhou Thao shares her personal college journey with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Better Make Room campaign to empower women of color in higher education.
Student Entrepreneurs Envision Changing Their World
African students attending Chico State's leadership program for social entrepreneurs "see things in the world that aren’t right, and they want to do something about it, rather than just complain about it."
New Arts and Humanities Building Opens
A photographic look at Chico State's new Arts and Humanities Building
A Q&A With New President Gayle Hutchinson
Chico State's new President Gayle Hutchinson answers questions about herself and her plans for the University.
A Joyful Homecoming
New President Gayle Hutchinson walks around campus to greet staff on her first official day of work