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Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy

Sean Murphy (English, ’97) is the Media Relations Coordinator at Chico State. When he's not writing press releases and pitching story ideas to the media or fielding media inquiries, he's writing about human interest stories, sports, the outdoors and the remarkable students, staff and faculty at Chico State.

Contact Sean Murphy at samurphy@csuchico.edu

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Worth Sharing: Kimball Publishes Book No. 22

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Students Can Help Create Real Change in Moonlit Safety Walk

Students can take an active role in their safety by participating in a Moonlit Safety Walk.

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Digital Media Classes Cultivate Creativity

Blending stop-motion animation, film, and art, Josh Funk's digital media classes prove to be extremely popular—and fun.

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Chico State’s Annual Giving Day—24 Hours, 100 Worthy Causes

On Wednesday, March 1, from midnight to 11:59 p.m., the University will host Chico State Giving Day, its annual 24-hour fundraising effort to benefit dozens of campus causes.

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Introducing Kyle Mason: 2023 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipient

Fueled by a passion for science, first-generation student Kyle Mason is living out his life's dream and earning a college degree.

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Worth Sharing: Stone Lends Expertise to Multiple Publications

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Introducing Stephanie Gaito: 2023 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipient

Social work master’s student Stephanie Gaito (Social Work, ’22) is passionate about serving rural areas and giving them the proper representation they deserve.

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Office Hours with Multicultural and Gender Studies Assistant Professor Lateasha Meyers

Assistant professor Lateasha Meyers is combining her passion for art and scholarship in leadership in her teaching.

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Chico State Hosts Events Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr, Black History Month

Chico State is collaborating with the City of Chico for the community’s 42nd annual celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.

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Gateway Science Museum Exhibit Takes Visitors on a Water Drop’s Extreme Journey

The Gateway Science Museum's newest exhibit, "Water's Extreme Journey," explores the water cycle, while water cycle works, while asking critical questions about the choices we make in our everyday lives.

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Worth Sharing: Cross Country Student-Athletes Honored for Work in the Classroom

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: Meriam Library Staff Co-Author Article

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Distinguished Alum and Farmworker Rights Advocate Armando Ibarra

Armando Ibarra (Sociology, Spanish, ’99; MA, Public Administration, ’02) is being honored as the 2023 Distinguished Alumni of the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.

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Distinguished Alum and Valley Water District CEO Rick Callender

Rick Callender (Industrial Technology, ’94) is being honored by Chico State with this year's Distinguished Alumni Service Award.

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Wildland Management Master’s Student Driven to Preserve Natural Spaces

Alum and current wildlands management master’s student Ben Chang is dedicating his life to battling climate change and mentoring the next generation of environmental stewards.

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Worth Sharing: Psychology Faculty’s Work Appears on ‘Best of 2022’ List

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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‘Beauty in the Chaos’: Fulbright Scholar’s Focus on Gemstone Trade in Sri Lanka

Anthropology faculty Brian Brazeal navigated the global pandemic and political unrest as he went to Sri Lanka to document the country's gemstone trade as part of his Fulbright Scholar Award.

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Chico State Brightens Holiday Season for Butte County Families Through ‘Joy of Giving’

Chico State’s University Farm Pavilion lit up with smiles and holiday cheer on Tuesday evening, as the University came together for the 32nd Joy of Giving.

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Chico State Hires New Chief Diversity Officer

After a months-long nationwide search, Chico State has selected Joseph Morales as its Chief Diversity Officer.

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Worth Sharing: Academic Articles, All-West Athletic Honors, and National Rankings

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Fulbright Experience Helps Agriculture Faculty Deepen Roots Across the World

Whether it was teaching his students, learning from colleagues, or endearing himself to local food vendors, College of Agriculture faculty Lee Altier's Fulbright experience in Turkey was a memorable one.

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Worth Sharing: Student-Athletes Shine in the Classroom

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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The Orion Honored by the Associated Collegiate Press

The Orion, Chico State’s student news organization, was recognized as one of the top 100 student publications in the nation by Associated Collegiate Press.

A Space for Students to Practice Self-Care

With high rates of depression and anxiety among college students nationwide, Chico State has added an on-campus resource to help our Wildcats get to graduation, both healthy and happy.

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Worth Sharing: Model UN Shines in Washington, DC

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: Nenadal Explores Community Post-Camp Fire

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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The Princeton Review Honors Chico State as One of its Green Colleges

The Princeton Review recently listed Chico State on its 2023 Guide to Green Colleges.

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‘Latinx and Immigration’ Class Dives Deeper into Lived Experiences

With a course as relevant and impactful as "Latinx and Immigration," MCGS faculty Gabby Medina Falzone is also preparing her students for their post-graduation goals.

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Chico State University Farm Celebrates 60th Anniversary on November 5

As Chico State's University Farm marks its 60th anniversary, it will host a free event to the public to celebrate its impact of serving the North State on Saturday, November 5.

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Three-Year, $13.4 Million Grant for School of Education Will Help Ease Future Teachers’ Financial Burdens

The School of Education has received a three-year, $13.4 million grant to help ease the financial burden of North State students working toward their goal of becoming a teacher.

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Worth Sharing: Liebenberg’s Poetry Published

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Civil Engineering Faculty Awarded $1 Million Grant to Study Lagoon Wastewater Treatment

Civil Engineering faculty Pablo Cornejo was one of two recipients nationally to receive a $1 million grant to study wastewater treatment systems.

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Worth Sharing: Wildcat Athletes Earn CCAA Honors

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Chico State Once Again Recognized as Fulbright HSI Institutional Leader

Chico State has been recognized as a 2022 Fulbright HSI Leader for its noteworthy engagement with the Fulbright Program during the 2021-2022 academic year.

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Nationally Recognized Prescribed Fire Training to be Hosted in Butte County

The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve will be one of several agencies collaborating on future prescribed fire trainings this fall and winter in Butte County.

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President Gayle E. Hutchinson Announces Retirement Planned for End of 2022–23 Academic Year

After 33 years of invaluable service to higher education and nearly three decades at Chico State, President Gayle E. Hutchinson announced her decision Tuesday to retire at the end of the 2022-23 academic year.

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Alumna Chooses Nature to Nurture Others

Blake Ellis is at the leading edge of harnessing the natural world’s healing powers—even when that environment itself may trigger anxiety.

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Worth Sharing: Reyes Shines Light on Farm Workers’ Walk

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Chico State Pulls Out All the Stops for Wildcat Weekend

From Oct. 6-8, Chico State will host and partner with the City of Chico for Wildcat Weekend, which feature Homecoming, Alumni and Family Weekend and Chico Preview Day.

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Chico State Earns Coveted Top Spot in Prestigious AASHE Sustainability Rankings

The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education recognized Chico State for its environmental practices, honoring it as the top performer in its Master’s Institutions category.