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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.
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.
Pick of the Litter: Student Finds Perfect Guide in Disney+ Star
Olivia Merz's Guide Dogs for the Blind companion, made famous on a Disney+ series, has made her feel she can conquer college again.
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.
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.
Student Teams Work to Alleviate Housing Insecurity
The cross-disciplinary course concludes this week with presentations on partnerships and policies to find solutions for students, Camp Fire survivors, and generally unsheltered individuals.
‘Ain’t No Runner Like a Chico Runner’
The Wildcats are one of only three schools to reach the NCAA Championships in each year of this century! Once again, both the women and men's teams placed in the top 10.
Agricultural Education Major Equally Inspired and Inspiring
Aspiring high school education teacher Megan Rivera attributes her purpose and passion to Chico State faculty.
‘This Is Not Where It Ends’
With the Camp Fire anniversary approaching, five Wildcat survivors update us in their own words on their ongoing challenges and glimmers of hope.
The Camp Fire’s Forgotten Communities
In chronicling the stories of survivors, the Camp Fire Oral History Project has captured the challenges of recovery among the most rural populations.
One Year Later and 3,000 Miles Away
Savannah Anderson (English, '19) reflects on how Chico State's compassion and community in the wake of the Camp Fire are a presence in her life across the country.
Groundbreakers
Four faculty discuss their current research and how they aspire to change the world.
Every Two Minutes
Every two minutes, a new case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the United States. Meet three alumni whose lives are driven by these tiny yet deadly cells.
Longing for Legacy: Guzzi Strives to Serve a Greater Good
Mike Guzzi (Engineering, ’02) finds purpose in serving a greater good is and driven by the legacy he’s building as the University’s associate vice president of facilities and capital projects.
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.
Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Extends Opportunity to Community to Adopt an Acre
The Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve provides an opportunity for the community to support innovative programming in their backyard through the Reserve’s Adopt an Acre Campaign.
Chile to Chico: Fulbright Student Focuses on Forensic Anthropology
Graduate student Jacqueline Galimany brings passion and perspective to her coursework in forensic anthropology.
5 Questions with Alumna Sarah Bohannon
When Sarah Bohannon (Journalism, '13) began covering the Camp Fire for North State Public Radio, the already-accomplished news director was about to embark on a new project: the National Edward R. Murrow Award-winning program "After Paradise."
Warriors Against Wildfire
At the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve, action to temper and prevent devastating wildfires has been taking place for 20 years.
Alum Shows Her Skills on ‘American Ninja Warrior’
Whether on the ropes course at Chico State or cliff diving around the world, Camp Fire survivor Cheyenne Arrington (Exercise Physiology, '18) is not one to let obstacles get in her way.
CSU, Chico Establishes Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems
Chico State has long been a pioneer in sustainability and a leader within agricultural education. Now, these two priorities will merge.
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.
A Virtual Vision of Recovery
With state-of-the-art technology and fast-paced research, students preserved a virtual scan of the historic Honey Run Covered Bridge—and it may help bring it back.
We Made It: 2018-19 in Review
As we reflect on 2018–19, there is much to celebrate. Together, we set and achieved new goals. We also navigated unexpected tests and engaged our resiliency and compassion.
From Now On
Five students, faculty, and staff who lost their homes in the Camp Fire share how their lives have changed since that fateful morning. Each has their own challenges and hopes for the future.
Leaving—and Receiving—a Lasting Impression
A rolling stone most of his young life, Brett Day put down roots in Chico long enough to find a new love: printmaking. Now, he's off to explore again.
Campus Advocate and Mentor Leads with his Heart
Kimani Davis II leads by example and is a mentor for diverse communities across campus. But what sets him apart is the care, passion and love he puts into his advocacy.
Lifting Up Others Through Self-Discovery
Alisha Sharma cultivated a love for new experiences at Chico State—and discovered a talent for leadership along the way.
CSU, Chico and Butte College Announce Book in Common for 2019-20 Academic Year
Chico State and Butte College have jointly chosen the Book in Common for the 2019-20 academic year.
Study Abroad Translates into Multiple Majors
After four stints studying abroad—and finding new disciplines to study at every turn—Marco Macotela graduated with four majors, three minors, and one certification.
CSU, Chico Named One of Nation’s Best for Upward Mobility Following Graduation
Colleges and universities have the obligation to help prepare students for life after graduation, so they can thrive in their chosen field to yield tremendous upward mobility. California State University, Chico was recently recognized as being one of the country’s top institutions for doing just that.
Aman Gill Wants to be Your Friend
For Chico State's Outstanding Friend Award winner, kindness comes naturally. The charisma and warmth Amandeep Kaur Gill exudes stem from a genuine love of people.
Finding Answers in the River
An interdisciplinary team of Chico State faculty and graduate students conduct research on the Sacramento River to establish predictable patterns in drowning cases and create an app to aid law enforcement in decreasing recovery time.
Ideas on the wall: Murals course shares art with the public
Through the process of pitching, commissioning, and completing projects, students learn a valuable lesson: There is much more to public art than the image.
Acts of Service, Education Fair Highlight Events to Honor César Chávez at CSU, Chico Next Week
California State University, Chico will honor the work and legacy of Cesar Chavez next week with six days of events, learning opportunities and acts of service, starting with an on-campus workshop on Monday and culminating with a community march on Saturday.
The Musical Machine
Alum Kyle Bailey, a fall 2017 graduate who earned his music major with a recording arts option, has taken on the mission of creating music for the world to experience and appreciate.
CSU, Chico Professor Emerita Awarded Prestigious United Nations Lifetime Honor
A pioneer in the field of tourism and a scholar in the discipline of anthropology, California State University, Chico Professor Emerita Valene L. Smith was recently recognized by a world tourism authority.