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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.
Psychology Major Finds Passion in Realm of Research
Fascinated by psychology, Deja Shevalier has earned a reputation as an exceptional and curious student as she delves into the world of behavioral neuroscience.
Worth Sharing: Women’s Soccer’s Emigh and Garcia Earn Region All-Academic Honors
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Class Notes: Spring 2021
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 spring 2021.
Alumna Goes the Extra Mile for Today’s Teachers
Melaine Taylor wants to ensure tomorrow's future educators have the tools they need to succeed at Chico State, in hopes it will further their passion in the profession.
Alumnus Advocates to End Systemic Racism in the Water Industry and Greater Society
As CEO of Santa Clara Valley Water District and president of the California-Hawaii chapter of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People, Rick Callender is just getting started.
Worth Sharing: Faculty Publications Abound
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Anthropology Major Casts Spotlight on Cultural Differences
Daisy Linsangan's passion for studying cultural differences has led her to forensic anthropology with a focus on social justice. By uncovering inequities, she hopes to be a voice for change.
Art Studio Major Molds Her Own Future
With a passion for art and uniting her community, graduating senior Kristy Moreno has been awarded one of the most prestigious art fellowships in the nation to further her craft after college.
Life Experiences Add Up to Success for Math Major
After traveling the world, serving in the US Army, and finally completing his college degree, Kris Walker is ready for the next stage—pursuing his PhD in statistics at Carnegie Mellon University.
Communication Sciences Major Wants to Help Special Education Students Gain a Degree of Independence
Sarah Moschetti is pursuing a career in speech language pathology to help special education students gain a degree of independence.
Agricultural Business Major Thrives in His Field
Jesus Barba was raised by farmworkers but didn't consider a career in agriculture until he discovered the range of possibilities he could pursue.
A Degree of Determination
Every year, students drop out of the education system for various reasons. It takes a special kind of grit to return and finish their degree. Meet four students who refuse to give up.
Engineering Strikes Creative Chord For Musician
In his youth, Anthony McKinney chose his rock band over education and became addicted to drugs. Once sober, he struggled through school until discovering engineering—and now is graduating as a double major.
Son’s Struggle Drives Mother to Study Communication Science
Once wondering if she belonged in college at all, communication sciences and disorders major Chantel Bebee quickly thrived and became a mentor to her classmates.
Accounting Major Counts on Finishing What He Started
From losing his home in the Camp Fire to his father's unexpected death, accounting major Brandon Wright has endured significant setbacks—but he refuses to give up.
Sociology Major Committed to Breaking Negative Family Cycles
Growing up in a household where abuse and addiction were the norm, sociology major Irene Echavarria has her focus on improving her family's trajectory through education.
Entrepreneurship Student Finds Niche in the Business of Excellence
Proactive and self-motivated, Christine Levine found success everywhere she went, thriving in her work, her studies, and sales competitions.
Jordan Beach Shook Up the Chico State Civil Engineering Department
As an outstanding student, tutor, club leader, and mentor, Jordan Beach shook up Civil Engineering at Chico State.
Diversity Fellow Finds Niche in AAPI Politics
As a master’s student in political science, Edward Berdan has bloomed into a scholar destined to change the study of AAPI politics.
Fond Farewell: Geological and Environmental Sciences Professor Karin Hoover
Karin Hoover was foundational in the hydrogeology discipline, and brought high standards and a good sense of humor to her work and the classroom.
Worth Sharing: Campus Master Plan Recognized with National Honor
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
How To: Be a Bookworm
English professor and writer Sarah Pape shares some tips on how to become a more avid reader without much effort.
Fond Farewell: Computer Animation and Game Development Major Charlotte Beyke
Charlotte Beyke filled sketchbooks with her art and was eager to pursue a career in computer animation and game development.
Worth Sharing: Andrews’ New Book Explores Racial Divide in Sports
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Biological Sciences Professor Emeritus David Kistner
A consummate entomologist and model teacher-scholar, David Kistner's achievements were recognized locally, nationally, and internationally.
Fond Farewell: Retired English Professor Sharon Paquin
As an alumna and a professor, Sharon Paquin cultivated a lasting passion for writing, teaching, human rights, and environmental conservation during her time at Chico State.
5 Questions with WellCat Services Director Juanita Mottley
As executive director of WellCat Services, Juanita Mottley oversees both physical and mental health services for the campus—while also leading the University's COVID-19 response as its pandemic manager.
Worth Sharing: Students Earn National Recognition
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Computer Science Professor Emeritus Ralph Hilzer
Ralph Hilzer left a legacy of three passions—teaching, computer science, and the outdoors—which he shared with students and colleagues alike.
Fond Farewell: Retired Advising and Orientation Administrator Bob Standing
During his 31-year tenure, Standing worked as director of advising and orientation, initiated academic advising services, and launched a comprehensive summer orientation program that was a model for campuses nationwide.
Eleven Students Awarded Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarships
The award—one of the largest and most prestigious at Chico State—celebrates scholarship, extracurricular activities, and outstanding academic and professional accomplishments.
Office Hours: Psychology Faculty and Neuroscientist Shawn Bates
Professor Shawn Bates may be new to the Psychology Department, but he brings with him a longstanding passion for neuroscience, mentoring, and diversity in STEM.
Fond Farewell: Anthropology Professor Emerita Ginger Farrer
Ginger Farrer was internationally renowned in the study of celestial phenomena and its relation to cultural rituals, and shared her enthusiasm with anthropology with thousands of students.
Nursing Students Serve on the Frontlines Against COVID-19
Doing their part to help stop the spread of the coronavirus, students from Chico State's School of Nursing are volunteering at local sites to provide much-needed testing and administer long-awaited vaccinations.
Fond Farewell: Retired Student Affairs Staff Member Cari Phipps
Cari Phipps was known for her skills and leadership in her work, but she made an even greater impression for her empathy, compassion, and kind spirit.