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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Chico State Named One of Nation’s Best Institutions for Social Mobility

Chico State was ranked No. 30 nationally for excellence in social mobility—within the top 2 percent of colleges and universities listed.

AASHE Names Chico State as a Top Performer in Sustainable Practices

A prominent national organization has rewarded Chico State with its highest-ever ranking measuring efforts in sustainability.

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Chico State Recognized Once Again As One of Nation’s Top Study Abroad Programs

For the 16th consecutive year, Chico State was named as being one of the most active and engaged US colleges and universities in its category for participation in studying abroad.

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Worth Sharing: CCAA Accolades Abound

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

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Where Education Meets the Land

The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve is a living laboratory for students of all ages, ground-breaking research, and innovative land management practices.

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Worth Sharing: ALVA Student-Directed Documentary To Begin Airing Nationally in February

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

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Crash Course: Physics of Music

Bringing sight to a seemingly intangible concept is exactly the purpose of PHYS 307 by teaching students how each sound produces unique waves depending on instrument, pitch, and tone.

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Worth Sharing: Record-Setting Hofman Earns Conference Honor

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

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Chico State Honors Campus and Community Veterans with Events This Month

Chico State will host two events this month to honor and recognize veterans in its campus community and beyond.

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Fulbright Program Names Chico State to Prestigious List of National Higher-Education HSI Leaders

Chico State has been named a Fulbright HSI Leader in the designation’s inaugural year, and is one of just 35 higher education institutions nationwide to receive the honor.

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New Gateway Exhibit Showcases Fossils Unearthed in Northern California

This extensive paleontology exhibit gives visitors a chance to explore our region’s rich evolutionary and geological history, including fossils from one of California's most remarkable discoveries.

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Worth Sharing: So Secures $250,000 Grant

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

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Chico State the Only CSU on The Princeton Review’s Green College Honor Roll

The Princeton Review recognized Chico State on its annual Green College Honor Roll, a list of 27 colleges and universities that received the highest score possible in the publication’s annual Green Rating’s tallies.

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Worth Sharing: Chico State Named 2021 Ballot Bowl Champs

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

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Fourth Annual EDXCHICO to Showcase Livestreamed Faculty Lectures on Friday

The fourth annual EDXCHICO will once again feature seven virtual presentations, showcasing faculty expertise and the joy of learning.

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Worth Sharing: Student-Athletes Rack Up CCAA Honors

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

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5 Questions with Alumnus John Aylworth

Five years after founding a company researching the natural therapeutic power of stem cells, alum John Aylworth is looking for ways to fight complications from COVID-19.

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Worth Sharing: Chico State Awarded Grant From Rural Schools Collaborative

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

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Chico State Excellence Reflected in US News & World Report Rankings

In its Best Colleges Rankings for 2022, US News & World Report recognized Chico State has made another exceptional showing.

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Chico State Climbs in Washington Monthly’s Annual National and Regional Rankings

Washington Monthly recognized Chico State in its annual rankings—in "Best Bang for the Buck" and "Master's University Rankings."

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Worth Sharing: Health Services Administration Degree Earns National Ranking

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

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Social Work Alumna Finds Hope Helping Families Across the Country

Facilitating mental health services for reunified families across the country Veronica Ledesma (MA, Social Work, ’21) pulls from her own experiences to build trust and find hope in her efforts.

5 Questions with Bilingual Meteorologist and Alumna Alondra Anaya

Five years after starting her broadcast journalism career, Alondra Anaya is currently a weather reporter at Telemundo 52 / KVEA in Los Angeles—the No. 2 media market and No. 1 Hispanic market in the nation.

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Worth Sharing: Athletics Adds More Academics Awards

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

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A Juicy Tradition Continues: University Farm’s ‘U-Pick Peaches’ Scheduled for Next Week

It's back! Chico State's University Farm's "U-Pick Peaches" tradition continues next week.

Worth Sharing: Faculty Lend Expertise in Publications

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

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Worth Sharing: Student-Athletes Prove Formidable in the Classroom

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

North State Public Radio Series Earn National Reporting Awards

North State Public Radio was recognized by the Public Media Journalists Association for excellence in reporting.

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Worth Sharing: Returning and Incoming Students Awarded Scholarships

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

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5 Questions with Alumna and Ultramarathoner Debbie Booth

Battling historic heat and hilly terrain over 100 miles, alumna Debbie Booth conquered the annual Western States Endurance Run last month.

Worth Sharing: NSPR Programs Earn National Recognition

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

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University’s MFT Graduate Program Awarded Four-Year, $650,000 Grant

Addressing the demand to develop more highly skilled and trained behavioral health providers, Chico State's Psychology Department’s Marriage and Family Therapy graduate program has been awarded a four-year, $650,000 grant.

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CSU, Chico Honored as an LGBTQ-Friendly University

Chico State was recognized for building and fostering diverse and inclusive communities by a national organization.

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Worth Sharing: UCOMM Honored With Two CASE Awards

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

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CSU, Chico Recognized Among Nation’s Top Public and Online Colleges and Universities

College Consensus listed Chico State on six national and state rankings, from the top colleges and universities to highlighting its excellence in online education and affordability.

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Diversity Champion Leaves Legacy of Success Among Students, Colleagues

After more than 30 years on campus—as a student, employee, and ambassador and advocate for diversity—Tray Robinson prepares for the next chapter.

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‘There There’ Announced as the Book in Common for 2021–22 Academic Year

'There There,' the bestselling novel by Tommy Orange, has been selected as the Book in Common for the 2021–22 academic year.

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Worth Sharing: Women’s Soccer’s Emigh and Garcia Earn Region All-Academic Honors

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

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Land Donation Doubles Size of BCCER, Now CSU’s Largest Ecological Reserve

Chico State's BCCER received an anonymous land donation—doubling its size and making it one of the largest college- or university-operated reserves in the entire state.

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CSU, Chico to Host On-Campus COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics Throughout the Summer

Thanks to a successful first COVID-19 vaccine clinic in May, Chico State will host on-campus clinics throughout the summer.