Excellence
Worth Sharing: Chico State Music Degrees Listed Among State’s Best
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
No Bones About It: Fossil Find a Whale of a Mystery
Geological and environmental sciences professors Russell Shapiro and Todd Greene were called to collect mysterious 15-million-year-old fossils unearthed by an earthquake that rocked the Mojave Desert on July 4, 2019.
‘Killing Fields’ Survivor Finds Future in Food
After escaping the brutality of the Pol Pot regime, Neil Tung and his family immigrated to the United States—where he found a love for agriculture.
Student Leads Swipe Against Hunger
After struggling to meet her basic needs early in her life, Jessica Ramirez is fighting food insecurity on campus with Swipe Against Hunger.
Engineering for a Better Tomorrow
Whether focused on clean drinking water or eliminating single-use plastics, engineering students spent the last year tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Insatiable Curiosity Drives Computer Science Major
Driven by a tireless work ethic and boundless fascination, Konstantin Rebrov wants to learn everything there is to know about computer science.
CSU, Chico Listed in Top 25 of CollegeNET’s 2019 Social Mobility Index
Chico State was ranked No. 22 on CollegeNET's 2019 Social Mobility Index.
Engineering an Icon
Students and faculty within the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management are key players in the rebuild of the Honey Run Covered Bridge and adjacent caretaker home.
Reimagining What Home Looks Like
Interior architecture students are designing a series of floor plans to help residents rebuild affordable, fire-resistant homes in the Camp Fire footprint.
Water Contamination Goes Under the Microscope
A team of faculty and student researchers is examining the magnitude of water contamination that resulted from the Camp Fire, as well as public health and environmental implications.
Seufferlein Sales Program Wins First Place at AT&T National Competition
With entrepreneurial vision and top-notch negotiation skills, students in Chico State's Seufferlein Sales Program (SSP) added to its reputation of national success.
Brewing Culture and Community
In the growing San Diego craft beer scene, David Favela (History, '92) has connected a community with its first Latino-owned brewery.
Groundbreakers
Four faculty discuss their current research and how they aspire to change the world.
5 Questions with Alumnus Rocky Dudum
As the manager of marketing and fan development for the San Diego Padres, Rocky Dudum shares how he turned his favorite pastime into a professional home run.
Revolutionizing the Wellness World
Corporate health and wellness consultant Brenda Sillas (Health Sciences, ’06) has made it her life’s work to reverse the obesity trend.
Curiosity Fueled Alumnus’ Journey to Mars
Sam Clegg (Chemistry, ’92) fed an insatiable curiosity to become a laser spectroscopist and chemist at Los Alamos—and help us learn more about Mars than ever before.
Perseverance Drives CSU Trustees’ Award Winner to Excel
Cory Tondreau's tenacity and talent have led her through a lifetime of obstacles, and she has been honored as a 2019 CSU Trustees' Award winner.
AASHE, Sierra Club Rank CSU, Chico on Sustainability Excellence Lists
Chico State adds to its list of accolades with a pair of national recognitions for its environmental practices and commitment to sustainability.
CSU, Chico Honored by US News & World Report Annual Best College Rankings
US News & World Report released its annual Best College Rankings for 2020, placing Chico State on the Best Regional Universities and Top Public Schools lists.
US Women’s Soccer’s Star Behind the Scenes
Former Wildcat Molly Downtain (Kinesiology, '12) no longer plays competitive soccer, but her job with the US Soccer Federation puts her shoulder-to-shoulder with the world's best players.
CSU Honors IT Specialist as Emerging Technology Leader
Scott Claverie was honored as the CSU's Emerging Campus Technology Leader, recognizing his participation and collaboration with his IT colleagues across the system.
Washington Monthly: CSU, Chico Offers One of the Best Bangs for the Buck
Washington Monthly listed Chico State on its 2019 Best Bang for the Buck Rankings: West, placing the University at No. 29 out of 203 regional institutions.
CSU, Chico Named to List of Nation’s Most Transformative Colleges
Chico State was recognized this week for its ability to transform the lives of its students and graduates.
Making Sense of Monsters
Asa Simon Mittman has been working to legitimize the field of monsters as a worthwhile study for much of his career. It worked.
CSU, Chico Moves up on Money Magazine’s ‘2019–20 Best Colleges in America’ List
Money magazine listed its “2019–20 Best Colleges in America, Ranked by Value,” and out of 744 qualifying schools, Chico State landed at No. 56.
Business Alumnus Brings Biotech to Chico
Alum John Aylworth pivoted from orthopedics to his own blossoming biotech company—then moved it back to Chico.
Rehab By Robot: Students Research ACL Solutions
Two students' CSC2 research project aims to use robot power to help rehabilitate healing knees.
Wondolowski Honored with CCAA Hall of Fame Induction
The Chico State Alumni Association helped recognize Chris Wondolowski’s induction into the CCAA Hall of Fame at Avaya Stadium.
5 Questions With Alumnus Mark Nielsen
Mark Nielsen has transformed a childhood love of movies into a remarkable career at Pixar Animation Studios, most recently working as a producer on "Toy Story 4."
Alumni Secure First US Rice Export to China
Alumni Erin O'Donnell and Steve Vargas made US agricultural history in their roles at Sun Valley Rice Company.
Chile to Chico: Fulbright Student Focuses on Forensic Anthropology
Graduate student Jacqueline Galimany brings passion and perspective to her coursework in forensic anthropology.
Chico State Students Help with Project Restore Success
Chico State students are learning about a side of criminal justice that no textbook could teach them mentoring for Project Restore.
Faculty Member Leads as Camp Fire Liaison
As Chico State takes an active role in Camp Fire recovery, someone needs to lead the way: Megan Kurtz accepted the challenge.
Engineering Student Finds His Footing
From guiding his construction team to a national first-place finish to rebuilding a historic children's playground, double major Tim O'Shea left his mark at Chico State.
Roots Resonate with Biology Major
Whether creating a campus native plant garden or researching how the valley oak is adapting to climate change, He-Lo Ramirez is letting his ancestry guide his future.
A Calling to Help
Katie Rosauer found her calling through trial and error. And now that she has, she's committed to helping those around her in need.
CSU, Chico Moves up on Forbes Magazine’s ‘Best Value Colleges’ List for 2019
Forbes magazine listed Chico State No. 73 on its "Best Values Colleges" list, out of 300 schools nationwide.
Celebrating Student Leaders
Fourteen Chico State students were honored for their exceptional student service, achievement, mentorship, and engagement.
A Stronger Sense of Space
Master’s candidate Mary Gibaldi focused her English studies on the subject of space in literary worlds while discovering her own new expression of “home.”
Setting an Example
Jaime Valdovinos left his home in Mexico alone at age 17 to pursue an education. Now a first-generation college graduate eyeing law school, he hopes to be an example for his 14 siblings.