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Fond Farewell: Business Professor Emeritus George Johnson
An expert in management science, George Johnson led both as a dean and in the classroom as a professor.
Fond Farewell: Retired Director of Athletics Don Miller
Longtime coach Donald Miller is remembered by colleagues and former players for his respect and passion for student-athletes.
5 Questions with Fifth-Generation Farmer Derek Sohnrey
Derek Sohnrey ('13) blends the lessons he learned at Chico State with modern technology and five generations of family farm experience to carry their operations into the future.
Fond Farewell: International Relations Professor Emeritus Jim Jacob
A renowned terrorism expert, Jim Jacob delighted in engaging students in political debates and teaching them about international relations.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Named 2021 Ballot Bowl Champs
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Retired Dean of Students Sandy Parsons
Sandy Parsons was a steadfast advocate for students and a pillar in the disability community, advocating for and promoting the rights of individuals with disabilities.
Worth Sharing: Student-Athletes Rack Up CCAA Honors
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
5 Questions with Alumnus John Aylworth
Five years after founding a company researching the natural therapeutic power of stem cells, alum John Aylworth is looking for ways to fight complications from COVID-19.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Awarded Grant From Rural Schools Collaborative
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
CSU Trustees’ Award Adds to Accolades for History and Latin American Studies Major
Vivian Hernandez keeps racking up honors and awards at Chico State. Her latest, a prestigious CSU Trustees' award and scholarship.
Crosby Captures 2 Medals in Tokyo and the Hearts of ‘Cats Back Home
Paralympian goes back-to-back bronze in the 100 meters and earns her first 400-meter podium.
Fond Farewell: Political Science Professor Emeritus Bob Stanley
An accomplished scholar and impassioned educator, Bob Stanley was also known for his wit and ability to find humor in nearly everything.
Fond Farewell: Geological and Environmental Sciences Professor Emeritus Bill Murphy
Bill Murphy was nationally renowned for his expertise in geochemistry and geologic disposal of nuclear waste, and beloved by students and colleagues for his infectious curiosity.
How to Watch Alumna Kym Crosby Compete in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympics
One of the best in the world in her competition category, alumna Kym Crosby will represent the Wildcats on a global stage at the Paralympics.
New Faculty Share Messages of Inspiration
As 17 new faculty join Chico State this semester, they spent a few minutes creating signs to inspire students with a word or phrase for the new school year.
Worth Sharing: Health Services Administration Degree Earns National Ranking
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Social Work Alumna Finds Hope Helping Families Across the Country
Facilitating mental health services for reunified families across the country Veronica Ledesma (MA, Social Work, ’21) pulls from her own experiences to build trust and find hope in her efforts.
Alumna Bikes Across America to Raise Funds for K–12 Physical Education
Christine Wilhoyte (Exercise Physiology, '21) is biking 5,600 miles across the United States to raise funds for physical education in rural and underfunded schools.
5 Questions with Bilingual Meteorologist and Alumna Alondra Anaya
Five years after starting her broadcast journalism career, Alondra Anaya is currently a weather reporter at Telemundo 52 / KVEA in Los Angeles—the No. 2 media market and No. 1 Hispanic market in the nation.
Worth Sharing: Athletics Adds More Academics Awards
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Chemistry Professor Karl Voigtritter
Chemistry professor Karl Voigtritter was profusely enthusiastic about chemistry and eagerly shared his curiosity with his students.
5 Questions with Alumnus and USA Gymnastics Coach Gary Buckmann
Chico State gymnast Gary Buckmann recovered from a devastating accident to return to competition and the sport's highest level of coaching.
Worth Sharing: Faculty Lend Expertise in Publications
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: Student-Athletes Prove Formidable in the Classroom
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: Returning and Incoming Students Awarded Scholarships
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Animation Major Creates COVID-19-Themed Loteria Game to Raise Vaccine Awareness
Computer animation and game design major Karen Roxana Victorio is using her education and talents to encourage vaccinations among her local community.
Alumna Predicts Post-Pandemic Upgrades Will Enhance Study Abroad Experience
After a decade living in Spain, Study Abroad alumna Lindsay Woychick (Journalism, '12) shares how COVID-19 has transformed the international experience.
Fond Farewell: Retired Spanish Professor Denise Minor
A curious intellectual with contagious enthusiasm, Denise Minor delighted in teaching Spanish and encouraging bilingualism in a joyful manner.
Fond Farewell: Passing of Biological Sciences Professor Jay Bogiatto
Whether studying birds, teaching about them, hunting them, or searching for them on his travels, Jay Bogiatto adored ornithology and sharing that passion with students and colleagues.
CSU, Chico Awards President’s Scholarships to Four Incoming Freshmen
Four incoming freshmen with outstanding academic and extra-curricular resumes were awarded $30,000 CSU, Chico Presidential Scholarships.
5 Questions with Alumna and Ultramarathoner Debbie Booth
Battling historic heat and hilly terrain over 100 miles, alumna Debbie Booth conquered the annual Western States Endurance Run last month.
Worth Sharing: NSPR Programs Earn National Recognition
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Alumna Kym Crosby Readies To Run for Team USA at 2021 Paralympics
A bronze medalist in Rio in 2016, Kym Crosby ('17) claimed the 100- and 400-meter titles at the US Paralympic Trials. She heads to Tokyo in August.
Alumna Leads Third-Generation Family Lumber Business
As president of Healdsburg Lumber Company, Jill Ziedrich Gaylor ('06) knows that changing attitudes about women and building supply starts from within.
Fond Farewell: Retired AS Staff Member Maggie Pattison
Beloved by students and colleagues alike, Maggie Pattison guided Associated Students officers in Robert’s Rules of Order, meeting decorum, and their authority and responsibility as elected officials.
Professor Receives Fulbright Scholar Award To Teach and Study Agricultural Best Practices in Turkey
Lee Altier is taking nearly 40 years of farming expertise to Ege University in Izmir, Turkey to focus on agroecology.
Worth Sharing: UCOMM Honored With Two CASE Awards
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Geography Professor Emeritus Ed Myles
Ed Myles shared his love for the South Pacific, Australia, and maps with his students for decades, while inspiring an interest in geography across the North State.
CSU, Chico Recognizes 2020–21 Outstanding Faculty
These awards—among the highest at CSU, Chico—celebrate the excellence of eight phenomenal faculty.
Diversity Champion Leaves Legacy of Success Among Students, Colleagues
After more than 30 years on campus—as a student, employee, and ambassador and advocate for diversity—Tray Robinson prepares for the next chapter.