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Office Hours: School of Social Work Professor Sue Steiner
With a heart for social justice and a drive to elevate communities. the School of Social Work's Sue Steiner was recognized with the Office of Civic Engagement's Civically Engaged Scholar Award.
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Earth and Environmental Sciences Grad Student Driven by Social Issues
Graduate student Claire-Marie Kooi loves studying the Earth because "everything impacts something else." Kooi is making quite an impact as well in her work at UC Berkeley, and in the field of environmental justice.
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Chico State’s MBA Program Continues to Receive Global Recognition in CEO Magazine
Chico State has once again been recognized as one of the top business schools around the world with an MBA program.
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The Big Moment: Commencement Ceremonies at Chico State Begin Wednesday Night
Chico State Commencement kick off on Wednesday night with the first of seven ceremonies.
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Crash Course: American Indian Storytelling
Deserea Langley’s “American Indian Storytelling/Oral Narrative” course is bringing the oral tradition of sharing stories, lessons, and customs with younger generations to students.
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Worth Sharing: Chico State Trio Acknowledged as ‘Women of Distinction’
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
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Worth Sharing: Health Services Administration College Bowl Team Scores Wins
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
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Degrees of Hope and Opportunity
The patriarch of the Yang family wanted to see all of his children earn college degrees. All 10 of them did from Chico State.
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Crossed Paths Lead Back to Chico
Recreation Administration majors Suzy and Paul McCreary fell in love at Chico State, and they built their lives around their shared love for their school and giving back.
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Child Development Major Owes Success to Her Grandmother
Overcoming obstacles and adversity as a child, Abigail Resendez is ready to graduate with a degree in child development—and it was her grandmother who helped make it possible.
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Deep Look into America’s Relationship with Slavery Named Book in Common for 2023-24
Confronting America's legacy of slavery, the selection for the 2023-24 Book in Common is Clint Smith's “How the Word is Passed.”
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Worth Sharing: Chico State Model UN Wins Outstanding Delegation Award
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
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Through Partnership, Chico State to Provide Income-Eligible Students with Discounted Tablets
Chico State is partnering with a telecom company to offer Android tablets and free or low-cost data plans to students and community members who demonstrate a need for this service.
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Worth Sharing: Stone Recognized for Outstanding Contributions
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
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Worth Sharing: University Enjoys Trio of Rankings
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
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Chico State to Honor César Chávez Day with Events This Week
Chico State will recognize the efforts and sacrifice of activist César Chávez with more than a half dozen events on campus and in our community this week.
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Worth Sharing: Chase Selected as a Fulbright US Scholar
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
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Celebrating Our Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipients
From aspiring educators and future doctors to those currently serving rural communities, these are the 2022-23 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipients—the best of the best at Chico State.
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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.