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: Ag, Kinesiology, J&PR Faculty Pen in Publications

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

Alum Leads STAR Center to Support Underserved Students

Led by Malcolm McLemore, the STAR Center offers services and resources to try to ensure the success of first-gen, historically underserved, and marginalized students.

Ag Education Major Earns Statewide Honors for Outstanding Achievement

Ag education major Breanna Holbert was honored today with the California State University Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement.

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CSU, Chico Moves up on US News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings

In its Best Colleges Rankings for 2021, US News & World Report recognized Chico on several different lists, including Best Regional Universities West and Top Public Schools in the West.

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CSU, Chico Honored as One of West Region’s Best Bangs for the Buck

Washington Monthly recognized Chico State on its “2020 Best Bang for the Buck Rankings: West,” at No. 17 out of 215 regional institutions.

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NSPR Expands Collaboration with CapRadio After Board Vote

North State Public Radio announced it will begin a collaboration with Sacramento’s CapRadio starting in October.

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University Moves Up in Money Magazine National Rankings for Top Schools

Chico State ranked No. 52 on Money Magazine's latest list of "Best Colleges in America, Best Value."

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CSU, Chico Ranked in Top 5 Nationally for Lowest Student Debt

According to a new ranking from LendEDU, graduates from Chico State take on some of the lowest debt of any school across the country.

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Worth Sharing: Faculty, Students Collaborate on Published Work

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

Alum Awarded Congressional Gold Medal for Service as Chinese American in World War II

It's been a long time in coming, but alum and World War II Veteran Joe Chew has been bestowed with the honor of a lifetime.

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Alum and CEO Creates Joy In Serving Others

After fleeing China as a child with his family, alum Norman Tu has found success in business and joy in life by making it happen all on his own.

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University Farm’s Peach Tradition Persists Amid COVID-19, in New Format

Even amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Chico State's University Farm will be offering its summer tradition of its delicious peaches.

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Nursing Students Tackle COVID-19 Contact Tracing

In need of public health clinical hours to fulfill their graduation requirement, students from the School of Nursing served their communities as COVID-19 contact tracers.

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Worth Sharing: Easton Pens Piece in The Washington Post

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

Alum Establishes Scholarship to Support Students Advancing Social Justice

To honor George Floyd, alum Farshad Azad founded a scholarship supporting students fighting for social justice—40 years after he first experienced racism himself.

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KIXE PBS to Showcase ALVA-Produced Films in August

Local Public Broadcasting Service station KIXE PBS to air a series of documentary films from Chico State's award-winning Advanced Laboratory for Visual Anthropology.

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Worth Sharing: NCWP Awarded Grant to Work in Rural Schools

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

Worth Sharing: Center for Regenerative Ag to Help Research

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

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Faculty Mentor Peers to Improve Virtual Teaching

Employing a peer-mentor approach, Chico State's Go Virtual Summer Institute is preparing its faculty to provide quality online instruction in the fall.

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

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

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Summer Orientation Goes Free, Virtual

New Student Orientation has a new look this summer. While moving completely online, it's now also free for all incoming students and their families.

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NSPR Seeks Public Input on Proposed CapRadio Collaboration

In exploring ways to expand its journalism and storytelling throughout Northern California, NSPR is evaluating a collaboration with Sacramento-based CapRadio.

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Worth Sharing: University Photographer Earns International Award for Camp Fire Photography

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

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Worth Sharing: Torkman Honored with CCAA Impact Award

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

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Worth Sharing: Nitzky Debuts ALVA Documentary

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

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CSU, Chico and Chico Unified School District Awarded Grant to Support North State Educators

Chico State’s School of Education and Chico Unified School District have received a three-year, $3 million grant from the California Department of Education.

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Five-Year, $430,000 Grant Funds Cutting-Edge Physics Research at CSU, Chico

Physics faculty Hyewon Pechkis was awarded a National Science Foundation Early Career Award, granting her and her cutting-edge research $428,734 over the next five years.

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Worth Sharing: Traver Honored with Literary Award

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

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CSU, Chico Expands Transformative MBA Program to Online

Chico State's College of Business has launched its new Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, set to begin offering classes for the fall 2020 semester.

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5 Questions with Faculty Expert Joel Minden

Anxiety stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic has become more widespread. Psychology faculty Joel Minden explains what that means and how we can help each other—and ourselves.

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Formula for Success

After setting a conference mark for most career 3-pointers, Madison Wong has larger ambitions beyond the game.

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College Consensus Names CSU, Chico One of Nation’s Best Public Schools

Chico State has been ranked No. 40 on a list of “Best Public Colleges and Universities for 2020” list by College Consensus, placing it in the top 100 nationwide.

Serving the Spectrum

For nearly 20 years, Chico State has supported North State children with autism and their families through multisensory services at our Autism Clinic.

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CSU, Chico Honored as One of Nation’s Top Colleges for Agriculture Degree

Grad Reports recently honored Chico State at No. 12 on its national list of “25 Best Colleges for an Agriculture Degree” for 2020.

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Living for Today

Diagnosed with cancer one week into his MBA program, Slade Giles continued striving toward his dreams and working to uplift others along the way.

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Book in Common Selection for 2020–21 Academic Year Announced

Ibram X. Kendi’s “How to Be an Antiracist” has been chosen as the Book in Common for the 2020–21 academic year.

Worth Sharing: Kim Collects Pair of Honors

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

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Book in Common Author Oakes Explores Climate Change

The author of this year's Book in Common selection, Lauren E. Oakes, will lead a virtual lecture on April 22.

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Chico State Joins Community Push for Personal Protective Equipment

Chico State has partnered with others in the community to produce more than 20,000 face shields for health-care and other essential personnel in four counties.

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Pivot Helps Food Pantry Provide

While the campus is largely operating virtually due to COVID-19, the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry is still providing regular access to basic needs.