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Worth Sharing: Academic Programs Haul in Hardware
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Retired Art Professor Sal Casa
Art was not just Sal Casa's discipline—it was his identity. And he loved sharing it with students throughout his storied career.
Fond Farewell: Retired Industrial Technology Professor Ray Rummell
Ray Rummell not only launched the industrial technology program at Chico State but he established a legacy of excellence among its graduates.
Pick of the Litter: Student Finds Perfect Guide in Disney+ Star
Olivia Merz's Guide Dogs for the Blind companion, made famous on a Disney+ series, has made her feel she can conquer college again.
Police Officer Awarded CSU Life Saving Medal
The actions of University police officer Alex Scott helped save a student's life in 2018—and earned him the CSU's prestigious Life Saving Medal.
Religion—and Diversity of Thought—at Center of Professor’s Teachings
Professor Bruce Grelle advocates that learning about religions should not be polarizing—it makes us better citizens of a global society.
Preeminent Anthropologist Earns Honors for Service
An international expert in the recovery of human remains, Eric Bartelink has earned statewide honors for his exemplary dedication and achievements.
Fond Farewell: Chico State Volleyball Coach Cody Hein
On and off the court, Chico State women's volleyball coach Cody Hein fully embodied his mantra, “Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.”
Cybersecurity Students Achieve No. 1 National Ranking
The Chico State Usr0 Club has finished in the top 10 at the National Cyber League Team Competition five years in a row.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Music Degrees Listed Among State’s Best
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: History Major Naomi Ramirez
Whether outperforming her upper-division peers as a freshman or restoring the History Club back from demise, Naomi Ramirez brought passion, talent, and energy to all she undertook.
Fond Farewell: Alumna and Philanthropist Marilyn Warrens
Marilyn Warrens' life was characterized by her steadfast dedication to civic and community service, which included a significant and lasting connection to Chico State.
No Bones About It: Fossil Find a Whale of a Mystery
Geological and environmental sciences professors Russell Shapiro and Todd Greene were called to collect mysterious 15-million-year-old fossils unearthed by an earthquake that rocked the Mojave Desert on July 4, 2019.
‘Killing Fields’ Survivor Finds Future in Food
After escaping the brutality of the Pol Pot regime, Neil Tung and his family immigrated to the United States—where he found a love for agriculture.
The Power of Perseverance and a Gift
Scholarship support and determination are making animal science major Cassidy Sabral's dream to be a large-animal vet come true.
Fond Farewell: Psychology Major Hana Owen
Psychology major Hana Owen was a second-generation Wildcat and valued member of campus.
Worth Sharing: Banet Authors Paper in Prestigious Journal
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Bold Visions for 2020
Whether wrapping up their time as an undergraduate or diving deeper into their studies, Wildcats are making big plans for the year ahead.
Study Abroad Experience Ignites Self-Discovery
English education major Pengcheng Xiong returned to his parents' homeland and experienced a true connection with his Hmong identity.
Fond Farewell: Retired Graduate Studies Staff Barbara Berger
Barbara Berger left an impression on everyone she encountered with her warm, friendly personality and generous spirit.
Worth Sharing: Model UN Team Shines
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
5 Questions with Alumnus Armando Ibarra
Since his days at Chico State, alumnus Armando Ibarra has remained a staunch advocate for the rights of farmworkers throughout his career.
Let’s Take a Stand for Our Planet
President Hutchinson invites campus community members to join her in taking immediate action to address climate change.
Discovering the Joy of Giving
Longtime Joy of Giving volunteer Nicole Davis invites others to share in the spirit of the holiday fundraiser and attend its reception.
Insatiable Curiosity Drives Computer Science Major
Driven by a tireless work ethic and boundless fascination, Konstantin Rebrov wants to learn everything there is to know about computer science.
Fond Farewell: English Professor Emerita Gerda Seaman
After escaping the Holocaust with her family as a child, Gerda Seaman grew up to be an impassioned professor and ardent supporter of human rights and women's equality.
Fond Farewell: Nutrition Professor Emerita Evelyn Mar
Remembered as sweet, thoughtful, and kind by her students, Evelyn Mar's brought a positive and exciting spin to teaching food and nutrition.
Worth Sharing: Livestock Judging Team Enjoys Best Finish Ever
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
‘Ain’t No Runner Like a Chico Runner’
The Wildcats are one of only three schools to reach the NCAA Championships in each year of this century! Once again, both the women and men's teams placed in the top 10.
Agricultural Education Major Equally Inspired and Inspiring
Aspiring high school education teacher Megan Rivera attributes her purpose and passion to Chico State faculty.
Worth Sharing: CCAA Honors Men’s Soccer Team
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
The Long Process of Healing and Recovery
Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist Judith Thompson reflects on the immediate and ongoing trauma Camp Fire survivors continue to experience—and how to support healing.
Worth Sharing: Feder-Sawyer Lends Expertise to Documentary
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Feeding a Grieving Community
While recreation administration students volunteer to feed meals for Paradise residents, they're also witnessing a community coming together.
Phoenix Takes Flight
With help of 14,000 keys representing losses in the Camp Fire, alumna Jess Mercer created a statue she hopes will be both a tribute and an inspiration.
Wildcats Rising
Three students share how they are moving forward in the wake of the Camp Fire, with support of a Strada Wildcats Rise Scholarship.
Mapping a Displaced Population
New maps from an interdisciplinary team of researchers begin to reveal the how, why, and where Camp Fire survivors have moved.
Transforming Recovery into Revival
Junior Baylie Hammitt reflects on how she and students in "Special Event Planning and Operation" helped plan, market, and host the Paradise Revival Festival.
A Heart for Caring
Senior Brittany Spade's work as the Camp Fire community liaison intern aligns her insatiable drive to help with her aspirations as a recreation administration major.
‘This Is Not Where It Ends’
With the Camp Fire anniversary approaching, five Wildcat survivors update us in their own words on their ongoing challenges and glimmers of hope.