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5 Questions with US Attorney for Oregon Natalie Wight
Alumna Natalie Wight was confirmed as the state of Oregon's new top law enforcement official after being nominated by President Joe Biden.

Fond Farewell: Retired Theatre Professor James “Marty” Gilbert
Retired professor James “Marty” Gilbert is remembered as a gifted set designer who was also a kind, patient, and supportive colleague and teacher.

Worth Sharing: Student-Athletes Shine in the Classroom
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Basket Brigade One of Many Opportunities To Volunteer This Month
Wednesday night's Basket Brigade is one of many opportunities to pitch in and make a difference in the weeks surrounding Thanksgiving.

Fond Farewell: Chico State Enterprises Grants and Contracts Analyst Tara Becraft
Known for her problem-solving, crafting, and kindness, Tara Becraft brought joy to those she worked with in Chico State Enterprises.

Biology Student Among First to Research Fish’s Unusual Schooling Pattern
Cole Schmitt has been working with the National Systemics Laboratory and the Smithsonian Museum of Natural History, studying the vertical schooling behavior of the cutlassfish.

Fond Farewell: Biology Professor Emeritus Robert Thomas
Dr. Robert “Bob” Thomas was known as an excellent colleague, friend, teacher, and researcher.

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.

Office Hours: Astronomer and Physics Professor Kendall Hall
Astronomer and physics professor Kendall Hall is taking fear out of physics and making it fun for all.

Chico State Provost Inducted into Michigan Tech’s Academy for Engineering Education Leadership
Chico State's Debra Larson has been inducted into Michigan Tech's Academy for Engineering Education Leadership.

Camp Fire Survivor Returns to Rebuilt Home and Hope in Butte Creek Canyon
Four years after the Camp Fire, Cindy Wolff is back living in Butte Creek Canyon, in a new home designed with fire in mind.

PARADISE U Helps Elementary Students Rediscover the Joy of Movement
PARADISE U, a physical education program created by kinesiology professor Cathrine Himberg, helps students discover the benefits and joy of movement.

Worth Sharing: Nenadal Explores Community Post-Camp Fire
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Ahart Herbarium Rooted in Goal to Study Plants Over Time
Boasting more than 125,000 dried and mounted specimens, the University’s Ahart Herbarium is the most complete repository of plant specimens from northeastern California and its collection is now available to naturalists around the globe.

Fond Farewell: Retired Instructional Media Center Technician Dennis Yarnell
Known for his sense of humor and work ethic, Dennis Yarnell was impactful in his 35 years with the Instructional Media Center.

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.

‘Cats Get Cookin’ with Retired NBC Marketing Director Lance Lew
After more than 30 years working in broadcast journalism, Lance Lew is embracing a longtime passion in retirement—cooking, with the release of his first cookbook this month.

Exhibit Honors Historically Black Sorority’s Return to Chico State
The Pi Xi chapter of Delta Sigma Theta Sorority, Inc. has returned to Chico State and was recently honored in a pop-up exhibit at the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology.

Class Notes: Fall 2022
Whether it's starting a new business, writing a book, or achieving a lifelong dream, the Wildcat family continues to reach milestones. Alumni share professional and personal updates for fall 2022.

Interior Architecture Students Design Free Floor Plans for Wildfire Survivors
Under the guidance of interior architecture professor Rouben Mohiuddin, 30 design students have worked on floor plans that have now been used to build more than a dozen homes in the Camp Fire footprint.

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.

Messy Science: Pumpkin Drop Set for Halloween Day
Put on by the Society of Physics Students the 33rd Chico State Pumpkin Drop demonstrates physics to elementary students in a creative and explosive way.

Fond Farewell: Retired Director of Human Resources Dennis Frazier
Remembered for his keen sense of humor, warm personality, and commitment to his work, Dennis Frazier directed human resources at Chico State for more than two decades.

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.

Ultracold Atom Lab Attempting to Cross ‘Unreachable’ Threshold
With the ultra-high vacuum chamber up and running, the University's ultracold atom chamber is ready to cool atoms to near absolute zero so they display their true quantum nature.

Worth Sharing: Liebenberg’s Poetry Published
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Baseball Voyage Marked by Strong Arm, Strong Voice
Luke Barker’s focus has been on making it to the big leagues, but when he spotted some serious inequities, he decided to say something.

Student Researchers Share Insight into Summer Projects
CSC² has supported nearly 300 students in undergraduate research projects across the three colleges.

Multimillion-Dollar Grants Provide Undergraduate Research Opportunities to Underserved Students in STEM
Since 2016, the Chico STEM Connections Collaborative has provided academic and other support services to historically underserved students in science, technology, engineering, mathematics, and agriculture.

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.

Fond Farewell: Retired Religious Studies Professor Emeritus John Bash
Professor Emeritus John Bash, a distinguished teacher, mountain hiker, and world traveler, will be remembered as a friend and mentor to both students and colleagues.

Animal Science Major Embraces Role of Lead Shepherd in Sheep Unit
Since arriving at Chico State in fall 2019, Manny Lopez has been an integral part of the University Farm’s Sheep Unit and today serves as its lead shepherd.

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.

Soccer Player Susanna Garcia Leads on the Pitch and in the Classroom
And as she returns to lead the Wildcats in her fifth and final season, Sanna Garcia earned one of only nine All-America honors in the program's storied history.

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.

How To: Be a Backyard Biologist
Biological sciences professor Don Miller shares a few of his favorite tips for novice naturalists.