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Worth Sharing: CCAA Honors Wildcat Soccer Players
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Bringing Mental Health to Light
Chico State alumni and family find healing through mental health awareness advocacy and the creation of a Senate bill to improve youth mental health in schools.
Anthropology Faculty Reflects on Fulbright Experience in Jordan
Anthropology faculty Jesse Dizard shares about his experience as a Fulbright Scholar in Jordan.
Natural Sciences Students Put Themselves Under the Microscope During Summer Research
The College of Natural Sciences’ Summer Research Institutes provide students with hands-on experience with a research topic in their field of study.
Meet Isaac Brundage, Chico State’s New Vice President for Student Affairs
Isaac Brundage, Chico State's new Vice President for Student Affairs, draws on his upbringing and professional experience to reach students.
Chico State Awards President’s Scholarships to Five Incoming Freshmen
Chico State has awarded five first-year students $30,000 through its President's Scholarships.
Innovative Program Strives to Protect the Wildlands of the West
The first of its kind in the CSU, the interdisciplinary master's degree in wildland management is graduating students from its inaugural cohort.
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.
Fond Farewell: Political Science Professor Emeritus Jon Ebeling
Jon Ebeling's career at Chico State spanned more than 40 years and inspired countless students to pursue careers in public administration.
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.
Fond Farewell: Retired ASC Michelle Berglund-Smith
Known for her candy dish and birthday cakes, Michelle Berglund-Smith was considered the backbone of the Computer Science Department for her expertise and passion.
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.
Fond Farewell: Passing of Retired Mathematics Professor Larry Dion
Mathematics and statistics professor Larry Dion will be remembered for his commitment and generosity.
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.
Fond Farewell: Agricultural Science and Education Major Holly Mahnke
With a love of animals and passion for education, senior Holly Mahnke was excited to follow her dream of becoming an agriculture teacher.
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.
Title IX Turns 50: Celebrating Advancements, Planning for Greater Change
Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson reflects on 50 years of Title IX.
Fond Farewell: Anthropology Professor Emerita Beverly Newbold Chiñas
A visionary in cultural anthropology and scholar of women's studies in Latin America and beyond, Beverly Newbold Chiñas taught at Chico State for 26 years.
Six Questions with Alumna and Santa Clara County Public Defender Cesilia Fernandez
Cesilia Fernandez, a Chico State alum who graduated with dual bachelor's degrees in Spanish and International Relations, now works as a public defender in Santa Clara County.
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.
Fond Farewell: Retired Nursing Professor Beverly Jenkins
Beverly Jenkins taught nursing on campus for 22 years and was known for her compassion for and empathy to students.
Staff Awards Recognize Exemplary Employees
Staff Council honors five employees for their customer service, safety dedication, Wildcat spirit, and overall awesomeness.
Worth Sharing: Pike Pens Piece Exploring Benefits of Traditional Ecological Knowledge
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Professor Emeritus and Athletics Coach Larry Burleson
During a teaching and coaching career that spanned nearly 40 years, Larry Burleson instilled in his students and student-athletes a dedication for technique and appreciation of play.
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.
5 Questions with Alumna and Geotechnical Consultant Julia Moriarty
Geotechnical engineer Julia Moriarty ('94) loves watching the details of how things are built—from roads to bridges to fire stations.
Chico State Announces New Vice President for Student Affairs
Chico State has named Isaac Brundage its new vice president for Student Affairs
Fond Farewell: Kinesiology Professor Emeritus George David Swanson
A world-class expert in pulmonary physiology, George David Swanson helped create a mass spectrometer that was used on the Mir Space Station.
Worth Sharing: Professor Emeritus’ New Book Explores Role of Propaganda in War
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Chico State Honors Diversity and Inclusion on Campus
Nine faculty, staff, and students are honored with the 14th Annual Conversations on Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
Fond Farewell: Retired History and Social Science Professor Ken Rose
Ken Rose was an impassioned and well-respected historian and history professor, as well as a beloved musician in a local Irish band.
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.
Five Faculty Receive Professional Achievement Honors
Recipients of these annual awards are honored for exemplary teacher-scholar achievement at Chico State.
Worth Sharing: Postseason Accolades Roll In For Student-Athletes
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Retired Staff Member Eunice Toussaint
The University's first Outstanding Employee of the Year, Eunice Toussaint was known for her dedication to her work and warm, welcoming personality.
Office Hours: Sociology Professor and Dance Music Culture Researcher Danielle Hidalgo
Danielle Hidalgo spent four years physically and digitally following three women DJs in an immersive research experience into dance culture.