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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.
Worth Sharing: Model UN Shines in Washington, DC
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: Nenadal Explores Community Post-Camp Fire
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
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.
‘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.
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.
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.
Worth Sharing: Liebenberg’s Poetry Published
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
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.
Worth Sharing: Wildcat Athletes Earn CCAA Honors
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Worth Sharing: Reyes Shines Light on Farm Workers’ Walk
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
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.
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.
Chico State Among Nation’s Elite in Recent Washington Monthly Rankings
In its “2022 College Guide and Rankings,” Washington Monthly listed Chico State in the top 15 in the “Best Bang for the Buck Rankings: West” and “Master’s University Rankings.”
Alumna Makes History as Vice President of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion for Seattle Seahawks
In January 2021, alumna Karen Wilkins-Mickey joined the Seattle Seahawks as their director of diversity, equity, and inclusion—the first such hire at the team level in NFL history.
Worth Sharing: Brown Earns National Honors
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Chico State Moves Up in Multiple National and Regional Best Colleges Rankings
Chico State moved up on several national and regional Best Colleges Rankings from US News & World Report for the 2022-23 academic year.
Worth Sharing: CCAA Honors Wildcat Soccer Players
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
University Foundation Board Grant Endowment Awards Across Campus
Over $145,000 has been awarded to 18 projects and programs across Chico State to enhance research and mentorship, increase hands-on learning opportunities and support student success through the 2022–23 Governors Awards.
5 Questions with Alum and Executive Director of World AIDS Museum Terry Dyer
Terry Dyer is an activist at heart—from taking action for those who cannot, to being a voice to those on the margins, to his position as Executive Director of the World AIDS Museum.
New Art Teacher Brings Professional and Personal Success to Chico State
Steven Durow enjoyed tremendous success as a professional artist—but teaching has always been at the heart of his craft.
Worth Sharing: Soccer Teams Honored For Exceptional Work In Classroom
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Hungry for Fun: ‘U-Pick Peaches’ Returns to University Farm
They're back! The University Farm's annual U-Pick Peaches event will take place Tuesday, August 9.
Chico State Receives More Than $18 Million in State Funding to Build and Renovate Experiential Learning Facilities at its University Farm
Chico State’s College of Agriculture has been allocated $18.75 million in one-time funding from the State of California’s 2022-23 budget to enhance student experiential learning and training at its University Farm.
Worth Sharing: University Advancement Wins Five CASE Awards
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Chico State Students Graduate with Lowest Federal Debt of Any Public College in California
According to a recent report, Chico State students amass the lowest amount of total federal debt upon graduating of all public higher ed institutions in California.
Worth Sharing: All-American, Academic Honors Roll in for Wildcat Student-Athletes
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Thousands of Physical Maps Need a Home—Students Helped Find One
With a move from Butte Hall looming, GIS students helped find a new digital home for hundreds of physical maps.
Worth Sharing: Pike Pens Piece Exploring Benefits of Traditional Ecological Knowledge
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
5 Questions with University Sports Information Director and Alum Luke Reid
University Sports Information Director Luke Reid combines his passion for athletics with his love for his hometown.
Worth Sharing: Professor Emeritus’ New Book Explores Role of Propaganda in War
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
College of Natural Sciences Dean Recognized with Environmental Lifetime Achievement Award
The Association for Environmental Studies and Sciences has recognized College of Natural Sciences Dean David Hassenzahl with its William R. Freudenburg Lifetime Achievement Award.
Worth Sharing: Postseason Accolades Roll In For Student-Athletes
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Chico State Once Again with Tree Campus USA Honor
For the fourth consecutive year, the Arbor Day Foundation honored Chico State with 2021 Tree Campus Higher Education recognition for its commitment to effective urban forest management.
Money Magazine Ranks Chico State Among Nation’s Top Colleges and Universities
In its listing of “2022 Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value,” Money magazine ranked Chico State within the top 8 percent of all higher education institutions around the country.