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Chico State Honors Diversity and Inclusion on Campus
Nine faculty, staff, and students are honored with the 15th Annual Conversations on Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
Fond Farewell: Construction Management Major Zach Schenone
Zach Schenone loved helping other people and dreamed of making it his career through a degree in construction management.
Worth Sharing: Traver Honored with Literary Award
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Championing Advocacy and Awareness
As the advocate administrator for Safe Place, Alix MacDonald wants victims and survivors of interpersonal violence to discover their resilience.
5 Questions with Faculty Expert Joel Minden
Anxiety stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic has become more widespread. Psychology faculty Joel Minden explains what that means and how we can help each other—and ourselves.
Fond Farewell: Health Sciences Professor Emeritus Robert Dionne
In his 34 years at Chico State, Robert Dionne had a reputation for his kind and calm demeanor, a passion for health sciences, and his dedication to students.
Formula for Success
After setting a conference mark for most career 3-pointers, Madison Wong has larger ambitions beyond the game.
Pandemic Problem-Solver
Working in government relations for a biomedical research institution, alumna Jill Homer Stewart ('97) has been working diligently to support research and testing for COVID-19.
Class Notes: Spring 2020
Whether it's starting a new business or achieving a lifelong dream, the Wildcat family continues to reach milestones. We check in on professional and personal updates from our alumni.
How To: Grow a Victory Garden
UC Master Gardener Program Coordinator Karina Hathorn (Agriculture, '11) shares tips to ensure a rich summer garden harvest.
Positivity Wins all Battles
Graduating senior Lilah Nielsen reflects on how Chico State transformed her and the lessons the COVID-19 pandemic has taught her about what values in life.
Self-Reliance Leads to Self-Discovery
Ryan Lobsien struggled with imposter syndrome when he arrived at Chico State but grew into a confident student with a passion for helping others.
Double Major Connects Passion with Purpose
When picking a major, first-generation college student Jasmine Vang chose to follow her heart—which led to not one but two degrees she'll use to help others succeed in life.
A Force to be Reckoned With
First-generation student Darlasia Miller found her passion for activism at Chico State and strives to be a voice for underrepresented populations.
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.
5 Questions with Alumnus Leon Warman
Amazon Robotics tech director Leon Warman ('80, '84) has followed a path of game-changing technological innovations that shaped the world as we now know it.
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.
On Pace to Finish Strong
Student-athlete and graduating senior MacKenzie Deeter may have missed her last season of competition due to COVID-19 but she left a legacy of sustainability on and off the track.
Faculty Expert: Public Health Chair Holly Nevarez
Holly Nevarez explains how COVID-19 will change the landscape of the public health profession and society for years to come.
Relationships Solidify Concrete Major’s Success
Whether leading a student club, working in college labs, or serving as a program ambassador, graduating senior Eliana Aguilar demonstrates her strength as a concrete industry management major.
Faculty Expert: Virology Professor Troy Cline
Virologist Troy Cline shares what stands out to him about the novel coronavirus and how he’s been incorporating the crisis into his lessons.
Worth Sharing: Kim Collects Pair of Honors
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Adapting to the Virtual Classroom
Computer animation and game development professor Kevin Taylor has found a way to maintain his positive, engaging classroom spirit.
A True Friend, Inspiration, and Leader
Genuinely kind and dedicated to his community, Enrique Galvan embodies the concept of a true friend.
Family Ties Strengthen Married Students’ Success
Two graduating seniors find strength in their backgrounds, their children, and each other.
Five Faculty Receive Professional Achievement Honors
Recipients of these annual awards are honored for exemplary teacher-scholar achievement at Chico State.
A Plea for Kindness and Rejecting Racism
As a first-generation Asian American, professor Chunyan Echo Song is deeply and personally troubled by racism surrounding COVID-19.
Fond Farewell: Psychology Major Lenore Robertson
Lenore Robertson expressed an early interest in science and the environment before eventually choosing to major in psychology.
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.
Reflections on a Study Abroad Cut Short
Junior Alexandria Ingvardsen reflects on returning from Italy, months earlier than planned, due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fond Farewell: Business Administration Major Marshall Neumann
Always smiling and loving life, Marshall Neumann was an outstanding student who contributed to the classroom and connected with other students.
How To: Be a Better Leader
Nursing Professor Emerita Carol Huston shares nine lessons from her personal leadership journey that she knows are applicable no matter your field or discipline.
Finding Resiliency in Difficult Times
Associated Students President Trevor Guthrie calls upon his fellow Wildcats to come together, uplift one another, and persevere.
Worth Sharing: Speech and Debate Team Shines
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
CSU, Chico Recognizes 2019–20 Outstanding Faculty
These awards—among the highest at CSU, Chico—celebrate the excellence of eight phenomenal faculty.
Fond Farewell: Passages staff member Tim Sonnenburg
Whether interacting with colleagues or the senior citizens served by Passages, staff member Tim Sonnenburg embraced his work with kindness and compassion.
Worth Sharing: Larsen Twirls Back-to-Back No-Hitters, Earns Back-to-Back Honors
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Nine 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.
Worth Sharing: Comparative Religion and Humanities Pair Pen Pieces
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Credential Graduate Andrew Mora
Andy Mora cared deeply about physical education and youth, and he was committed to specializing his physical education classes for those with special needs.