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Worth Sharing: Chico State Model UN Wins Outstanding Delegation Award

Chico State delegation representing the Republic of Cuba took home the coveted Outstanding Delegation Award from the Model United Nations Conference.

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Worth Sharing: University Enjoys Trio of Rankings

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: Chase Selected as a Fulbright US Scholar

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

We are looking at headshots of all of the Lt. Rawlins Merit Award recipients for 2023. Top row: Chloe Koschnick, Delaney Sarantopulos, Hannah Scholzen, Josephine Hernandez, Kristen Chatham, Kyle Mason Bottom row: Madeline Litman, Manraj Randhawa, Peyton Arnold, Stephanie Gaito, Theodore Greenfield, Yanetli Navarro-Hernandez

Celebrating Our Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipients

From aspiring educators and future doctors to those currently serving rural communities, these are the 2022-23 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipients—the best of the best at Chico State.

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Worth Sharing: Kimball Publishes Book No. 22

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Animal Science Student Josephine Hernandez

Introducing Josephine Hernandez: 2023 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipient

Animal science major Josephine Hernandez is an empathetic leader committed to inspiring future agricultural students and giving back to her field.

Madeline Litman, one of the 2022-2023 recipients of the Lieutenant Robert Merton Rawlins Merit Award, is photographed.

Introducing Madeline Litman: 2023 Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipient

While at Chico State, Madeline Litman's work ethic, perseverance, and maturity have led to leadership roles in student clubs, a stellar academic career, and now a prestigious Rawlins Merit Scholarship.     

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Chico State Announces 2023 Faculty and Staff Hall of Honor Inductees

Chico State announced tickets are now available for its 2023 Hall of Honors ceremony. The Hall of Honor recognizes the “best of the best” of the University’s retired faculty and staff.

Distinguished Alumni Thomas Butler, Marti Sutton, Kimate Richards, Haley Willis, Rick Callender, Armando Ibarra Jr., Melanie Mello, and Roy Beck (left to right) take a group photo on Friday, March 3, 2023 in Chico, Calif.

Celebrating Our 2023 Distinguished Alumni

From working on cancer treatments to advocating for farmworkers to teaching human kindness through language, the 2023 Distinguished Alumni have chosen to "Do and Dare" in a big way.

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‘Living my dream’: Chico State Alumna Forges Path in Hollywood

Hannah Hull (Media Arts, '20) shares about her "wild ride" from Chico State to Hollywood, where she's been working on sets of films and television shows.

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Worth Sharing: Stone Lends Expertise to Multiple Publications

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: Cross Country Student-Athletes Honored for Work in the Classroom

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: Meriam Library Staff Co-Author Article

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Alumna Ava Bloom

5 Questions with Chico State Alumna and Business Owner Ava Moon

Chico State graduate and local artist, Ava Moon, channels her independent spirit, commitment to sustainability, and love for creating art into new vintage boutique.

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Student-Athlete Captures CalHOPE Courage Award

Gretta Kirkby, winner of the CalHOPE Courage Award, is using the opportunity to remind her peers to reach out for help if they need it.

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Worth Sharing: Psychology Faculty’s Work Appears on ‘Best of 2022’ List

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Professor Mark Stemen poses for a photo with Chico State President Gayle Hutchin as they hold the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE) Campus Sustainability Achievement Award.

Chico State Professor Helps Reshape How CSUs Teach About Climate Change

Chico State Professor Mark Stemen's Faculty Learning Community earns coveted sustainability award for helping CSUs integrate climate change topics in classrooms.

Chico State cross country student-athlete Rory Abberton crests a hill ahead of a small group of runners during the 2022 NCAA West Regional Championship race.

Update: Rory Abberton Runs into the Chico State Record Books

Chico State cross-country runner Rory Abberton, who detailed his journey as a student-athlete for Chico State Today last week, earned his first all-American honors in his final race.

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Worth Sharing: Academic Articles, All-West Athletic Honors, and National Rankings

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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University Faculty Awarded Prestigious Lantis Endowments

Chico State faculty shine as three professors are celebrated for their achievements in research and contributions to their fields.

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Worth Sharing: Model UN Shines in Washington, DC

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Chico State Provost Inducted into Michigan Tech’s Academy for Engineering Education Leadership

Chico State's Debra Larson has been inducted into Michigan Tech's Academy for Engineering Education Leadership.

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Worth Sharing: Nenadal Explores Community Post-Camp Fire

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Class Notes: Fall 2022

Whether it's starting a new business, writing a book, or achieving a lifelong dream, the Wildcat family continues to reach milestones. Alumni share professional and personal updates for fall 2022.

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Worth Sharing: Liebenberg’s Poetry Published

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: Wildcat Athletes Earn CCAA Honors

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: Reyes Shines Light on Farm Workers’ Walk

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: Brown Earns National Honors

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Kinesiology Grad Student and Former Marine Honored with CSU Trustees’ Award

Isaiah Henderson, a kinesiology grad student and veteran, will receive the 2022-23 CSU Trustees’ Award for Outstanding Achievement.

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Worth Sharing: CCAA Honors Wildcat Soccer Players

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Chico State Awards President’s Scholarships to Five Incoming Freshmen

Chico State has awarded five first-year students $30,000 through its President's Scholarships.

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Worth Sharing: Soccer Teams Honored For Exceptional Work In Classroom

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: University Advancement Wins Five CASE Awards

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: All-American, Academic Honors Roll in for Wildcat Student-Athletes

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Staff Awards Recognize Exemplary Employees

Staff Council honors five employees for their customer service, safety dedication, Wildcat spirit, and overall awesomeness.

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Worth Sharing: Pike Pens Piece Exploring Benefits of Traditional Ecological Knowledge

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Worth Sharing: Professor Emeritus’ New Book Explores Role of Propaganda in War

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

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Chico State Honors Diversity and Inclusion on Campus

Nine faculty, staff, and students are honored with the 14th Annual Conversations on Diversity and Inclusion Awards.

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Five Faculty Receive Professional Achievement Honors

Recipients of these annual awards are honored for exemplary teacher-scholar achievement at Chico State.

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Worth Sharing: Postseason Accolades Roll In For Student-Athletes

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.