covid19

Faculty Expert: Virology Professor Troy Cline

Virologist Troy Cline shares what stands out to him about the novel coronavirus and how he’s been incorporating the crisis into his lessons.

Answering the Community’s Call

Creating sanitation kids, supplying protective equipment, and donating blood, Wildcats put their heart into community service

Local Hospitals Keep Nursing Students on Track to Graduate

With a change in requirements and creative solutions to clinical hours, COVID-19 will not stand between School of Nursing students and their diplomas.

Adapting to the Virtual Classroom

Computer animation and game development professor Kevin Taylor has found a way to maintain his positive, engaging classroom spirit.

Family Ties Strengthen Married Students’ Success

Two graduating seniors find strength in their backgrounds, their children, and each other.

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.

A Plea for Kindness and Rejecting Racism

As a first-generation Asian American, professor Chunyan Echo Song is deeply and personally troubled by racism surrounding COVID-19.

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.

Online Teaching Expertise Empowers Ag Professor to Lead the Way

Experience and creativity help agriculture professor Celina Phillips keep teaching virtually and encouraging her fellow faculty.

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.

Reflections on a Study Abroad Cut Short

Junior Alexandria Ingvardsen reflects on returning from Italy, months earlier than planned, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Distance Education Students Share Online Learning Tips

Six students produced videos to help their fellow Wildcats make the transition to virtual learning.

Making the Right Choice in This Historic Moment

President Gayle Hutchinson stresses students' important role in flattening the COVID-19 curve by practicing physical distancing.

Honor César Chávez Day safely and respectfully

University and student leadership encourage the campus community to honor César Chávez's legacy in a safe, respectable way—that also heeds the statewide Stay at Home Order.

Finding Resiliency in Difficult Times

Associated Students President Trevor Guthrie calls upon his fellow Wildcats to come together, uplift one another, and persevere.

CSU, Chico’s Annual ‘This Way to Sustainability’ Conference Shifts to Online Delivery

Chico State’s 15th annual This Way to Sustainability Conference, the nation’s largest student-run conference, will take place virtually March 26–27.

Chico State Moves to Virtual Campus Through the End of Spring Semester

Chico State is moving to virtual delivery of instruction and most services for the remainder of the spring semester.

Suspension of In-Person Instruction Until April 24

Chico State will suspend face-to-face instruction from March 25 to April 24. The University will remain open and continue operating without interruption.

Cancellation of In-Person Classes March 13–24

President Gayle Hutchinson addresses plans to cancel three days of in-person classes in order to prepare to transition online instruction, should it become necessary due to COVID-19.