Illustrated Memoir ‘The Best We Could Do’ Named Book in Common for 2022–23
The 2022–23 Book in Common is Thi Bui’s “The Best We Could Do,” a 2017 illustrated memoir about the author’s family’s journey from Vietnam to the United States and the universal struggles of connecting with family, culture and identity.
Worth Sharing: Martinez Recognized with National Student Voting Honor
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2022 Commencement Ceremonies to Take Place In Person Beginning Wednesday Night
Beginning Wednesday, approximately 3,700 students will participate in Chico State’s Commencement ceremonies.
Business Double Major Embraces Role of Mentor
College of Business outstanding senior Nathaniel Nevels overcomes tragedy to thrive at Chico State.
Meet: Monique Sendze
As Chico State's new Vice President of Information Technology, Monique Sendze blends an educator's mindset with a deep acumen of technology.
Psychology Major Defies the Odds
After battling depression, an eating disorder, and drug dependency, Leo Simpson finds hope at the end of their college journey.
Political Science Major Fulfills Her Potential
Leaving home at age 15 was a decision that perhaps saved Angel Bliss's life—today, the single mother continues the pursuit of her college degree.
Psychology Major Makes the Most of a Second Chance
After a life-altering choice landed him in legal trouble, Sal Hernandez Rodriguez is firmly on the road to earning a college degree.
Asian Studies and Business Administration Major Reflects on a Promise Kept
A college degree was something that Rodaisha James' mother talked to her and her sister about before she passed away—now Rodaisha will graduate from Chico State with two degrees.
Promoting Achievement Through Hope
More than 23,000 children age out of the nation’s foster system annually—less than 3 percent of whom will earn a college degree in their lifetime. Every year, students in the University’s Promoting Achievement Through Hope Scholars program are reversing that narrative with the support of staff and their peers.
Social Work Major Explores Students’ Sense of Belonging on Campus
Social work major Selena Thao uses infectious energy, strong empathy, and a justice approach to engage with others—particularly her fellow students.
Worth Sharing: Maready, Sanders Capture Top Honors at Plastics Research Expo
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Worth Sharing: Chico State Model UN Garners Outstanding Delegation Award
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Worth Sharing: Medic, Vega Co-Author Piece for CSU
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Chico State’s New Bloomberg Terminal Offers Cutting-Edge Experience
The College of Business' new FinTech Lab is an investment research workroom and provide students with cutting-edge software and real-time trading observations.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Recognized for Accessibility Efforts
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Worth Sharing: Professor Emerita Receives Higher Ed Distinguished Service Award
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Worth Sharing: Student Researchers Co-Author Article
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Events at Chico State Honoring Legacy of César Chávez Begin This Week
Chico State will recognize the efforts and sacrifice of activist César Chávez with more than a half dozen events on and off campus beginning this week.
Annual ‘This Way to Sustainability’ Conference Showcases Environmental and Climate Justice
This Way to Sustainability, the nation’s largest student-run conference focused on sustainability, returns virtually for two days this week.
Worth Sharing: Duffy Named West Region Player of the Year
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5 Questions with Community Health Director and Distinguished Alumna Monica Soderstrom
Whether working in a Haitian orphanage after graduation or supporting nurses during the Camp Fire, the public health needs of her community has always been the core of Monica Soderstrom's work.
Worth Sharing: Nguyen, Brady Honored by CCAA
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5 Questions with Educator and Distinguished Alumna Kathleen Grave
Kathleen Grave has worked in Silicon Valley, taught at Pepperdine University, and is CEO of a CBD company—she is also being honored as a Distinguished Alumni for the College of Behavioral and Social Sciences.
Worth Sharing: CAGD Program Earns National Recognition
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
University Among Nation’s Top Fulbright Scholar-Producing Higher Ed Institutions
With three scholars teaching and researching abroad, Chico State was acknowledged by the US Department of State as a national leader in higher education.
Alumni Lead Push for State-of-the-Art Cancer Treatment Locally
Enloe Cancer Center proudly boasts one of the only cancer-fighting machines of its kind in the state—and four Chico State alumni are to thank for bringing such technology to our community.
Worth Sharing: Middleman Co-Organizes Art Exhibit at Stanford
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Chico State’s Annual Giving Day—24 Hours, 100 Worthy Causes
Chico State Giving Day is the University's annual 24-hour fundraising effort to benefit dozens of campus causes.
Worth Sharing: Holbert, Reyes Featured in AGDAILY
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Secretary of State of California Weber to Recognize Chico State with Civic Engagement Honor
Secretary of State of California Shirley Weber will visit Chico State on Thursday to recognize the University’s civic engagement efforts last year to promote voter participation.
Worth Sharing: Lajoie and Gentry Earn CCAA Honors
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Chico State to Celebrate Black History Month with In-Person and Virtual Events
With the theme "Young, Gifted and Black," Chico State celebrates Black History Month with in-person and virtual events this month.
Switching Gears: Gateway Science Museum’s New Exhibit All About Bikes
The Gateway Science Museum’s newest exhibit will explore the history, evolution and science of our beloved bikes.
Worth Sharing: Cross Country Squads Flex Academic Muscles Nationally
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Chico State Names New Vice President of Information Technology
Filling its first-ever position of vice president of information technologies and chief information officer, Chico State has hired Monique Sendze.
Making CSU History: Chico State Adds All-Electric Street Sweeper to Fleet
In its push to achieve climate neutrality by 2030, Chico State became the first CSU campus to purchase and use an all-electric street sweeper.
Chico State Announces New Health and Safety Guidelines for On-Campus Events
To meet new California health and safety guidelines, Chico State has updated its policies for large indoor athletic, theatre, music and performing arts events occurring on campus.
Seeding the Future: Center for Regenerative Agriculture Receives $1 Million Gift
Looking to improve communities one at a time, Bruce Burnworth discovered Chico State's Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems—and found it worthy of a $1 million donation.
Multimillion-Dollar Grants Ensure Hands-On Research Continues for STEM Students
Chico State was awarded a pair of multimillion dollar grants, ensuring that STEM students in three different colleges will be able to continue receiving hands-on research opportunities with faculty.