Excellence
Nursing Students Serve on the Frontlines Against COVID-19
Doing their part to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, students from Chico State's School of Nursing are volunteering at local sites to provide much-needed testing and administer long-awaited vaccinations.
CAVE Adopts Virtual Program to Maintain Legacy Tutoring Services
Moving its face-to-face tutoring to a virtual format for the first time in the program's 50-plus years, CAVE collaborated with an online ally to continue helping local school children.
Chemistry Kits Deliver At-Home Learning Opportunities
Despite learning virtually for the vast majority of the fall semester, chemistry students are still able to conduct hands-on experiments at home.
Scholarship Gives Single Mom Support to Succeed
Faced with personal challenges, raising her teenage son, and caring for her mother, scholarship awardee Veronica Ramirez Nievez's resilience helped her earn her degree in sociology.
Tech Innovators Support Your Rights
Wa'il Ashshowwaf ('01) and Ibrahem Alhaidari ('02) imagine a more just world. That’s why they co-founded Reyets, a technology company designed to advance social justice by empowering citizens.
Vineyard Manager Grows Her Own Way
Brenae Royal, vineyard manager for the 134-year-old Monte Rosso vineyard, has been planting roots in unexpected places nearly her entire life.
Superior Court Judge Seeks Solutions Instead of Sentences
As a judge for the Superior Court of Placer County, Colleen Nichols ('81) is driven by the desire to adjudicate cases that lead to meaningful outcomes.
AS Takes Step Against Systemic Racism by Honoring Juneteenth as Paid Holiday
By honoring Juneteenth as a paid holiday, the Associated Students hope to acknowledge its historical significance and contribute to efforts to dismantle systemic racism.
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.
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.
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.
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."
History Majors Embrace Groundbreaking Research with Inaugural Adelante Grants
This summer, three history majors—Vivian Hernandez, Jose Valadez, and Juan Vega—tackled topics much of the world knows little about with support from a national grant.
Cross-Disciplinary Faculty Duo Honored for Innovative Partnership
Combining disciplines into a team-taught course that aspires to change local policy, Susan Roll and Jennifer Wilking have been honored by the California State University for their innovation.
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.
History Professor Laird Easton Shares Optimism for Economic Recovery in The Washington Post
History shows our global economy will probably bounce back from COVID-19, and brighter days are on the horizon, says history professor Laird Easton.
American Indian Studies Professor Fuels Teaching with Experience
As Nor Rel Muk Wintu, Hupa, and Xicana, Professor Vanessa Esquivido uses her cultural heritage, education, and personal experiences to shape conversations on difficulties Native Americans still face.
Concrete Graduates Have Strong Hold on Job Market
With unique degrees in concrete industry management, Wildcats experience career success straight out of college.
Chico State Leads New Future for Agriculture Industry
To mitigate the ag industry's environmental impact, researchers at the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems are finding new methods and teaching them to the next generation.
Baseball Catcher Named CCAA Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year
No surprise to his faculty, accounting major Tyler Stofiel captured the conference's most prestigious academic award.
5 Questions with Lauren Gruwell
A psychology degree and minor in marketing proved the perfect combo for Lauren Gruwell ('09) to work in business development in a major tech company.
Formula for Success
After setting a conference mark for most career 3-pointers, Madison Wong has larger ambitions beyond the game.
Pandemic Problem-Solver
Working in government relations for a biomedical research institution, alumna Jill Homer Stewart ('97) has been working diligently to support research and testing for COVID-19.
CSU, Chico Awarded $2.2 Million Grant for Undergraduate Research Experiences
The National Science Foundation awarded Chico State $2.2 million to launch a program to cultivate entrepreneurial mindsets and research opportunities right within the everyday classroom.
Double Major Connects Passion with Purpose
When picking a major, first-generation college student Jasmine Vang chose to follow her heart—which led to not one but two degrees she'll use to help others succeed in life.
A Force to be Reckoned With
First-generation student Darlasia Miller found her passion for activism at Chico State and strives to be a voice for underrepresented populations.
Animal Science Major Finds His Inner Lion
Jonathan Najera won't let anything stand in the way of his dream of becoming a veterinarian, while also filling his days with school, work, and research.
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.
On Pace to Finish Strong
Student-athlete and graduating senior MacKenzie Deeter may have missed her last season of competition due to COVID-19 but she left a legacy of sustainability on and off the track.
Relationships Solidify Concrete Major’s Success
Whether leading a student club, working in college labs, or serving as a program ambassador, graduating senior Eliana Aguilar demonstrates her strength as a concrete industry management major.
A True Friend, Inspiration, and Leader
Genuinely kind and dedicated to his community, Enrique Galvan embodies the concept of a true friend.
CSU, Chico Recognizes 2019–20 Outstanding Faculty
These awards—among the highest at CSU, Chico—celebrate the excellence of eight phenomenal faculty.
Nine Students Awarded Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarships
The award—one of the largest and most prestigious at Chico State—celebrates scholarship, extracurricular activities, and outstanding academic and professional accomplishments.
Arbor Day Foundation Honors CSU, Chico for Tree Conservation
Last month, the Arbor Day Foundation listed Chico State as a 2019 Tree Campus USA School—the University’s second consecutive such designation.
Tech Company Omron Gifts $830,000 and Robotics to Transform CSU, Chico’s Mechatronics Laboratory
A generous gift from global technology giant Omron has upgraded Chico State’s mechatronics laboratory, making it one of the most advanced labs of its kind in the nation.
CSU, Chico’s School of Nursing RN Program Ranked Among State’s Best
In its fourth annual list of the “2020 Best RN Programs in California,” RegisteredNursing.org ranked CSU, Chico’s School of Nursing No. 12.
Police Officer Awarded CSU Life Saving Medal
The actions of University police officer Alex Scott helped save a student's life in 2018—and earned him the CSU's prestigious Life Saving Medal.
Preeminent Anthropologist Earns Honors for Service
An international expert in the recovery of human remains, Eric Bartelink has earned statewide honors for his exemplary dedication and achievements.
University’s Study Abroad Program Recognized as One of Nation’s Best for Yearlong Participation
The Institute of International Education (IIE) listed Chico State's Study Abroad and International Exchange Program as one of the nation’s most active for year-long participants.
Cybersecurity Students Achieve No. 1 National Ranking
The Chico State Usr0 Club has finished in the top 10 at the National Cyber League Team Competition five years in a row.