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Campus Gets a Little Less Colorful
When Joe Crotts retired, he left a legacy as one of Chico State’s longest-serving employees and campus icons.
9 Things to Know About WASC
Help us, as we not only put our best foot forward but critically and honestly examine ourselves and prepare to unleash our true potential.
It’s Wish Week at Chico State!
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Make A Wish granting local child's wish Saturday
From the President: A Time for Renewal
President Hutchinson writes that she hopes the campus will ponder the potential of spring and watch for opportunities to be a part of strategic planning, WASC, and the process of renewal and growth.
Want a behind-the-scenes peek into Division II basketball? Open the ‘Red Door’
Carson Medley’s book “Through the Red Door” is much more than a look back at a college basketball season. It’s an homage to the individual parts that move the story along at Chico State.
Worth Sharing: Faculty Opens Oaxaca Photo Exhibit Spanning 40 Years
Scott Brady, Geography and Planning, helps open an exhibit of Juan Ignacio Bustamante Vasconcelos' photographs and other faculty and staff achievements.
CSU, Chico to Break Ground on New Physical Science Building in Fall 2018
The first images of the physical sciences replacement building were revealed this week, with a formal ground breaking planned for fall 2018.
From National Parks to the North State: New Gateway Director Looks to Showcase Natural World Around Us
Growing up within the boundaries of several national parks, Adrienne McGraw was raised with a love and appreciation for the natural world. She's bringing that love of nature to her new job, as the executive director of Gateway Science Museum.
On the Hunt for Avian Influenza Virus
While the work may be dirty, the goal is more glamorous. Chico State virologist Troy Cline and students are identifying avian influenza viruses in waterfowl in hopes of preventing threats to human health and the US poultry industry.
Better Together: Butte County Educators Unite for Common Cause
The Butte County Promise ensures that all students meeting enrollment criteria for Butte College and Chico State will be provided the opportunity to earn certification or a degree. In addition to affording them an exceptional education, the hope is to better develop a well-educated workforce to sustain the economy of the county and the North State.
CSU, Chico Celebrates Black History Month with Events Including Poetry Slam, Day of Service, Gospel Choir
CSU, Chico honors Black History Month with a variety of events to join in the national celebration of black culture and the achievements of black Americans.
CSU, Chico Students Offer Free Tax-Preparation Services on Campus and in the Community
With tax season underway, CSU, Chico will once again provide free tax-preparation services for those who qualify.
CSU, Chico College of Business MBA Program Ranked Among the Highest
CSU, Chico is named "Best Bang for the Buck in the West" and a "Best National Master's Schools" among other honors.
CSU, Chico’s College of Business Receives Esteemed Re-Accreditation
College of Business has received a prestigious, full five-year re-accreditation from the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business.
The Brain and its Remarkable Role is Showcased at CSU, Chico’s Gateway Science Museum
New Gateway Science Museum exhibit explores the world inside your head.
Painting a New Picture for South Campus
Representing so many threads within the tapestry of this community, Chico State strives to be an engaged and collaborative neighbor. A recent partnership with the city of Chico has taken our relationship to a new level.
Doing Things Differently
Jessica Gonzales knows hardship. The pre-nursing major has endured homelessness, discrimination, and field labor to reach college. But she’s determined to be the first in her family to earn a degree and one day open her own health clinic.
If you had a day with Dylan Gray, what would you ask? What would he say?
Get to know your Associated Students president, Dylan Gray, in an up close and personal Q&A.
Chico State’s Top Social Media Moments of 2017
Some of our favorite social media memories from the past year, ranging from recognition and news to stunning campus views.
Breanna Holbert: “Who I Am Is Enough”
The only label that really interests Breanna Holbert is that of a leader. What inspires Holbert is uncovering the unknown—in herself, in situations, and in other people. An unyielding curiosity to unearth unrealized potential stands out as her most distinguishable quality.
Remembering Chico State’s Oldest Alum
Olympics qualifier, top-secret military coder, oldest female US veteran—Lynne Balmer had a lot to be proud of but little made her smile more than recognition as Chico State's oldest alum. She passed away this month at age 110.
In the Spirit of Giving
24 hours. $260k raised. Countless reasons for giving. Chico State Giving Day was a huge success thanks to the Wildcat community!
Paying Holiday Magic Forward
Lisa Saldano talks about her passion and involvement with the University's Needy Children's Program, bringing the magic of Christmas to young children.
Serving Inspiration: Discernment Dinner Hosts Stories of Persistence
More than 100 students joined faculty and administrators at two Discernment Dinners held in Sutter Dining to hear stories of adversity, determination, and perseverance after enjoying a four-course meal.
Face-to-Face with First-Gen
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion is sparking an awareness campaign to support the faculty, staff, and students who are part of the first-generation community on our campus, and these nine individuals share their unique stories about what it means to be first-gen.
‘Game Night’ Makes Meriam a Place to Play
Join fellow students and campus faculty for a fun and friendly monthly Game Night at Meriam Library.
Saving the Salmon
Chico State students and faculty members join forces with high-profile partners and the United States Bureau of Reclamation in multi-million dollar mission to save the Chinook salmon.
Sharing a Love for the Sea
Olivia Van Damme spends her days showing teenagers the depth of inspiration in the deep blue sea working as operations manager at City Surf Project, which serves low-income, underserved students in the San Francisco public school system.
Savoring the Taste of Success
Troy Johnson quipped his way from freelance writer to TV personality after he began to write about food. The Chico State alum and judge on "Guy's Grocery Games" shares his journey from the table to the small screen.
The Quest to Join the 7 Continents
In June 2017, alum and Athletics Hall of Famer Michelle Vanden Bosch accomplished a feat only a few hundred people have ever done—she completed her seventh marathon on seven continents.
Path to a Pulitzer
Journalism alums and reporters Malaika Fraley, Rick Hurd, and Katrina Cameron earned a Pulitzer Prize for their team coverage of the devastation and aftermath of the "Ghost Ship" fire in Oakland in 2016.
Cultivating Cultural Connections: ‘Walk in U.S., Talk on Japan’
Chico State’s rich tradition of collaborating with international students continued last month with a visit by a delegation from the Office of the Prime Minister and Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan.
University Tackles Students’ Most Basic Needs: Housing and Hunger
After a 2016 report showed nearly one in four students in the California State University system is going hungry, Chico State aims to ensure no student faces food or housing insecurity while in pursuit of an education.
Global Humanitarians
Whether photographing childhood slavery in Ghana, improving health care in an impoverished puebla in Colombia, or offering an education to Myanmar refugees facing an unknown future in Thailand, three alumni share two things in common: big hearts and a belief in social justice.
Alumni Protect Wildcat Football’s Future by Honoring Its Past
It’s been 20 years since the final whistle blew for the Chico State football program. The mission of a growing and increasingly organized group of Wildcat football alumni is simple: to preserve the dignity, history, and—they dare say it—hope for the program.
With Crowdfunding Support, “Angels” Gets Its Wings
Alumna Amélie Hutt set her $10,000 funding goal, surpassing it in just five days. And by the time her campaign ended earlier this month, it had raised $24,271 from 508 backers.
Bye-Bye, Bystanders!
'Wildcats watch out for each other' is the motto of ROAR's alcohol education and bystander intervention program—and it's saving lives.
Desiree Makowski Poised to Make Her Mark on Video Game Industry
Dedicated faculty support first-generation student in conquering her self-doubt.
Chico Steps Up to Show Students We Care: “Chico Cares” About Solving Student Hunger, Homelessness
The Chico Cares Campaign works to alleviate students' food insecurity with the help of the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry and several Chico State philanthropy programs.
Vision Becomes (Virtual) Reality: Collaborative VR Course Presents Opportunities
Seeking to incorporate newly developed technology into journalism, the Departments of Computer Animation and Game Development, Journalism and Public Relations, and Media Arts, Design, and Technology teamed up to bring cutting-edge virtual reality technology to collaborative classrooms.