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Seven Faculty Earn Professional Achievement Honors
The Professional Achievement Honors recognize exemplary teacher-scholar achievement on our campus.
CSU, Chico Recognizes 2018-19 Outstanding Faculty
Six members of the Chico State faculty were recently recognized with the 2018–19 Outstanding Faculty Awards.
From the President: Facing Security Concerns and Racism on Campus
A message from President Hutchinson on ensuring a safe learning community for all after the behavior of a community member left campus feeling unsettled.
CSU, Chico President Gayle Hutchinson Appointed to Serve as CSU’s Presidential Advisor for Native American Initiative
CSU Chancellor Timothy P. White has appointed Chico State President Gayle Hutchinson to serve as the CSU’s Presidential Advisor for its Native American Initiative.
Construction Management Students Take Top Honors
Students earned trophies in three categories at a regional competition.
From the President: Striding Toward a Sustainable Chico
As the University strives to make a greater impact in confronting climate change, President Gayle Hutchinson challenges us to do more.
Chico State Giving Day Celebrates 24 Hours of Philanthropy on Thursday
This Valentine’s Day, the entire Wildcat family of students, alumni, parents, faculty, staff, and friends of Chico State will join forces to send some love to their favorite on-campus causes.
University’s School of Nursing Named One of Finest in California
Chico State's School of Nursing continues to strengthen its well-deserved reputation as one of the state’s elite programs, this time with a statewide recognition.
CSU, Chico’s Center for Healthy Communities Receives Unprecedented Food Security Contract
Chico State's Center for Healthy Communities has received an unprecedented contract through the California Department of Social Services.
Military Friendly Honors CSU, Chico for its Services Provided to Veterans
California State University, Chico continues to provide a helpful and welcoming environment for its military student veterans. And the recognitions keep rolling in.
NASPA Excellence Awards Recognize Three CSU, Chico Programs
Whether they have enjoyed a University-sponsored rafting or camping trip, volunteered within their community or requested on-campus accessibility, California State University, Chico students are already well aware of the excellent on-campus services. Now, the University is enjoying national recognition.
Hit Film “3 Keys” Opens Doors for Art Instructor
Deriving purpose from passion has been a form of art in itself for Josh Funk, filmmaker and Chico State instructor.
Poetry Slam, Gospel Choir, Candlelight Vigil Highlight Black History Month Events at CSU, Chico
California State University, Chico will join the national celebration of black culture and achievements during Black History Month, honoring black Americans with a full slate of events through the entire month of February.
Annual Free Tax-Preparation Services by CSU, Chico Students to be Offered Starting Feb. 4
With tax season officially here, California State University, Chico will once again provide free tax-preparation services for the Chico community for those who qualify.
‘From Here to There,’ ‘American Wolves’ are the Newest Exhibits at the Gateway Science Museum
From things that float on water and in the air to those that roll on land, our world is in constant motion. And science is behind all of it.
Money Magazine Recognizes CSU, Chico as One of Nation’s Top Colleges for Transfer Students
College students who transfer from a two-year college to a four-year institution can often face a unique set of challenges. California State University, Chico is well-equipped to help navigate this transition and recently has been recognized for its efforts.
Wildcats Rise Supports Hundreds of Students, Employees
The Wildcats Rise Fire Recovery Fund has distributed more than $661,000 to 534 students, faculty, and staff impacted by wildfire since early November.
CSU, Chico’s Anthropology Museum Explores the ‘Remarkable Lives’ of Birds and Their Relationships with Humans
From their mesmerizing songs to their instinctive behavior, birds have resonated with humans for millennia. The ways in which their lives intertwine with ours will be on display at the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology’s new exhibit.
University’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Employing Multiple Fire Mitigation Techniques
In the wake of November’s devastating Camp Fire, California State University, Chico’s Ecological Reserves partnered with Cal Fire, Firestorm, and Terra Fuego to conduct a 70-acre prescribed burn at the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve (BCCER) in recent weeks.
University’s Study Abroad Program Recognized as one of Nation’s Best for Yearlong Participation
For as long as the Institute of International Education (IIE) has been recognizing the nation’s most active colleges and universities for their participation in studying abroad, California State University, Chico has been included in the conversation.
Faculty Act to Care for Animals
Whether working with official groups or tapped by their colleagues to help, faculty members were among volunteers who rushed to support animal rescue efforts after the Camp Fire.
From the President: Recounting the Camp Fire
President Gayle Hutchinson reflects on the Camp Fire, as well as how we will rise as a community to recover and rebuild.
Prescribed Fire Scheduled for Thursday on CSU, Chico’s Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve
After one of the most devastating fire seasons in state history, California State University, Chico’s ecological reserves are partnering with Terra Fuego to conduct a prescribed burn on Thursday, Dec. 13, to reduce fuels, mitigate fire risk, and provide a training opportunity for CSU, Chico students and current and future fire professionals.
Sustainability to be the Focus of CSU, Chico’s Sixth Annual Sense of Place Symposium
Over 500 students are expected to discuss important local and regional environmental issues and policies at the sixth annual Sense of Place Symposium on Tuesday, Dec. 11 from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Colusa Hall.
Chico State Cyclists Circle up to Help Teammate
Some teammates are just teammates. But when one member of the Chico State Cycling Team asked for help building a line break around his home as the Camp Fire marched through the foothills, his teammates didn’t hesitate to help.
CSU, Chico’s College of Business Bestowed With Money Magazine Honor
One of Chico State's most populous college has been recognized as one of the America’s standout programs.
Teachers Help Teachers Color Classrooms with Love
School of Education students joined educators from across Butte County to Color a Classroom with Love, providing Paradise teachers who lost their classrooms in the Camp Fire with a start on the supplies they need to resume teaching.
Student Team Lends a Hand to Help Livestock
Combining love of agriculture with large animal expertise, the Livestock Judging Team cleaned pens and fed donkeys, horses, llamas and other creatures displaced by the Camp Fire.
Harnessing the Power of Purchasers
Chico State purchasing staff put their unique expertise to work for the county's Camp Fire taskforce responsible for sourcing, buying, and paying for critical supplies.
Feeding Those Affected by the Flames
The nonprofit World Central Kitchen has served up thousands of meals for Camp Fire first responders and evacuees—efforts fueled by Chico State volunteers.
Creating Comfort and Order out of Chaos
When a group of Chico State students found a Camp Fire evacuation shelter in need of aid to track those in its care who were displaced, establish a medical records system, and help with filling prescriptions, they launched into action.
Answering the Call for Care
In the wake of the Camp Fire, all volunteers are being routed through the nonprofit Caring Choices. Students, employees, and alumni are helping lead the charge of vetting and assigning applicants where they are needed most.
CSU, Chico Rises to Support Campus and Greater Community Directly Impacted by the Camp Fire
Chico State is working to understand and address the impact of current wildfires on the heart of its institution—students, faculty, and staff—as well as provide mutual aid to emergency responders.
Campus Community Safety Will be the Focus of University Moonlight Safety Walk on Thursday Night
In an effort to ensure safety on and around campus, California State University, Chico invites the campus and surrounding community to participate in a Moonlight Safety Walk on Thursday, Nov. 8, at 6:30 p.m.
University’s Center for Entrepreneurship Receives Global Recognition for Interdisciplinary Excellence
California State University, Chico’s Center for Entrepreneurship has been recognized as one of the world’s top programs for interdisciplinary education and preparation of its students.
CSU, Chico Will Honor Veterans on Wednesday and Saturday
In an event recognizing veterans in the University community and its alumni, as well as the wider Chico community, California State University, Chico will hold Honoring Our Veterans on Wednesday, Nov. 7 in Colusa Hall 100A
From the President: The Time is Now to Take Action on Climate Neutrality
With no time to wait to take action, our faculty, students, and staff are doing their part at Chico State as we work together toward climate neutrality.
Greek Week Yields Over $13,500 to Benefit University’s Chico Cares Campaign
As part of Greek Week from Oct. 8-12, sororities and fraternities at California State University, Chico teamed up to help their fellow students and raised more than $13,500, benefiting the University’s Chico Cares campaign.
Annual Pumpkin Drop to Serve as Science on Display for Local Elementary Students
California State University, Chico is proud to feature facilities for faculty and students collaborate to conduct hands-on, cutting-edge research that leads to scientific advances and contributions for the greater good. On Halloween, it’ll also be a place to smash squash in the name of education.
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.