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Fond Farewell: Computer Engineering Major Michael Fellis
Reliable, hardworking, and contemplative, Michael Fellis' was seen as a leader by his faculty and peers and often picked first for groupwork.
Fond Farewell: Sociology Major Natalie Kriebel
Natalie Kriebel was studying sociology because she wanted to learn more about the world and help all of life.
Worth Sharing: Speech and Debate Team Shines
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Retired Psychology Faculty Diane Chatlosh
Retired faculty member Diane Chatlosh, who taught psychology at Chico State for 19 years, passed away April 1. She was 63. Born September 19, 1955 in Menominee, Michigan, she earned her bachelor of science from Northern Michigan University in 1977 and her master’s from the University of Wisconsin, Oshkosh, in 1981. After earning her PhD […]
César Chávez’s Legacy: Reflections From the Field
Senior Cecilia Apolinar, who worked in the fields and interned with United Farm Workers, feels the impact of César Chávez’s advocacy.
From ‘The Hill’: Women’s History—and Future
President Hutchinson shares her experience meeting powerful women politicians in D.C.
How To: Help Someone in Pain
How do you speak to a loved one has experienced loss or trauma? Psychology professor and therapist Kyle Horst offers some tips.
Worth Sharing: CEO Magazine Lists CSU, Chico’s MBA Program in Global Rankings
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Student Shatters Statistics about Former Foster Youth
Facing overwhelming odds against earning her college degree, Caitlin Davis finally feels like she belongs.
Sterling O. Mattoon to be Honored with Honorary Doctorate
For more than 75 years, the alumnus and naturalist has been devoted to the research of butterflies and their diminishing habitats within Northern California.
Debra Cannon to be Honored with Honorary Doctorate
Lulus cofounder Debra Cannon ('77) has a legacy of entrepreneurial success, while also giving back to Chico State and mentoring business students.
Worth Sharing: Chico State Student-Athletes Rack up CCAA Honors
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Worth Sharing: University Communications Captures Prestigious Honor
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Seven Faculty Earn Professional Achievement Honors
The Professional Achievement Honors recognize exemplary teacher-scholar achievement on our campus.
Fond Farewell: Social Work Graduate Student Angela Cannon
Kind and supportive of her classmates, Angela Cannon's greatest passions were social work and social justice.
‘All They Will Call You’ Aims to Honor Anonymous Plane Crash Victims
Author Tim Z. Hernandez discusses the synchronicity of how this year’s Book in Common, "All They Will Call You," came together and its relevance today.
Barker Named NACDA Athletic Director of the Year for Second Time
Anita Barker named a national Under Armour Athletics Director of the Year for the second time in her tenure leading Wildcat Athletics.
Worth Sharing: The Orion Honored as Best Collegiate Newspaper
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Human Resources Staff Member Linda Henderson
Longtime Human Resources staff member remembered for her encyclopedic knowledge and friendly nature.
12 Students Honored With Rawlins Merit Awards
The award—one of the largest and most prestigious at Chico State—celebrates scholarship, extracurricular activities, and outstanding academic and professional accomplishments.
Worth Sharing: Department of Construction Management Earns Multiple Awards
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students
Chico in Love
Campus sweethearts share their stories about what life is like when the one you love also works where you work.
Fond Farewell: Retired IMC Staff Faye Anglen
The University’s first graphic artist and photographer Faye Anglen modernized campus services and mentored many notable designers.
Pre-Nursing Student’s Focus and Drive Exemplify ‘Wildcat Spirit’
Freshman Emily Zarback honored for administering lifesaving CPR on a fellow Wildcat.
Fond Farewell: Retired EOP Staff Loretta Metcalf
A lifelong activist, Loretta Metcalf was an impassioned champion for others without a voice.
Worth Sharing: Regional and Continuing Education Captures Regional Marketing Award
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Electrical and Computer Engineering Professor Arthur Gee
Emigrating alone from China as a young boy, Arthur Gee is credited for bolstering an Asian community at Chico State and within the city at large.
Hit Film “3 Keys” Opens Doors for Art Instructor
Deriving purpose from passion has been a form of art in itself for Josh Funk, filmmaker and Chico State instructor.
Fond Farewell: Mechanical Engineering Professor Fayette Brown
Fayette Brown's engineering expertise carried him through several careers and took him to destinations around the globe.
Worth Sharing: NASPA Hands Out Hardware to Three Chico State Organizations
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: University Housing Staff Member Mario Mena
Mario Mena enjoyed teaching students life skills, whether how to fix a broken sink or repair the brakes on their car.
Worth Sharing: Sixteen Chico State Athletes Earn CCAA Fall All-Academic Honors
The following is a listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Philanthropist and Honorary Doctorate Recipient Steve Nettleton
Steve Nettleton, known for his generous service to the community, was the second in the University’s history to earn an honorary doctorate.
Worth Sharing: Professor Emeritus of English Honored at Oaxaca FilmFest
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
From the Ashes: Alum’s Coverage of Wine Country Fires Earns Highest Award in American Journalism
Randi Rossmann has made a career of covering some of the most grueling, ghastly, and demanding stories in the Sonoma Valley. After the Communications alum helped lead coverage of the 2017 Sonoma County fires at The Press Democrat, her team was rewarded with journalism's highest honor.
Study Abroad Translates into Multiple Majors
After four stints studying abroad—and finding new disciplines to study at every turn—Marco Macotela graduated with four majors, three minors, and one certification.
Cinq founder enjoying the sound of success
Alum Barry Daffurn has long embraced the world of digital distribution. Now he is the founder of Cinq Music Group, a Los Angeles-based music and entertainment management company with its finger on the pulse of digital music trends and distribution practices.
Alum Brings Healing with #ButteStrong Design
It took Chico State alum Zac Acker less than three minutes to sketch out the design, & when he posted it on the 12 Volt Tattoo Facebook page, it was clear the #ButteStrong design was a remembrance for what Paradise residents had lost in the Camp Fire—as well as what it still had.
Worth Sharing: Easton Explores History of Disaster – and What That Can Tell Us About Camp Fire Aftermath
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management Major Logan Schwab
Logan Schwab had an unequalled passion for fishing, a hobby he took part in for any species, at any time of day, and in any weather.