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Alum ‘Jells’ with Apple’s Ad Campaign
Alum shares photo on Instagram and becomes part of tech giant's worldwide advertising blitz.
Gwen Curatilo: ‘I Just Kept Singing’
After a noted professional opera career, 24 years at the helm of Chico State’s opera program, and years of training voice students privately, Gwen Curatilo is stepping into the spotlight again.
My First Week…
Transfer student sheds light on their experience bridging from community college to Chico State.
#WhyITeach, Chico State Style
Fifty-one new faculty members joined the Chico State family in August. Each were asked to describe their motivation to teach. Here’s a sampling of what they said.
Education Beyond the Classroom
Junior Maikhou Thao shares her personal college journey with First Lady Michelle Obama’s Better Make Room campaign to empower women of color in higher education.
Chico State’s #MyTopCollege Recap
With the conclusion of Forbes Magazine's #MyTopCollege campaign, see why Chico State is our top college...
Student Entrepreneurs Envision Changing Their World
African students attending Chico State's leadership program for social entrepreneurs "see things in the world that aren’t right, and they want to do something about it, rather than just complain about it."
A Q&A With New President Gayle Hutchinson
Chico State's new President Gayle Hutchinson answers questions about herself and her plans for the University.
A Joyful Homecoming
New President Gayle Hutchinson walks around campus to greet staff on her first official day of work
Chico State is #MyTopCollege Because…
Forbes Magazine wants to know what makes @ChicoState your #MyTopCollege.
Burning For Something To Do
Tips for staying busy and beating the heat in Chico this summer.
Alumni Pic’d in Annual Photo Contest
Three Chico State alumni have been recognized in a national photography contest—placing in the top 10 percent of more than 10,000 submissions.
Alum Turns Pixar ‘Inside Out’
Chico State grad Jimmy Lillard put his talents to work on Pixar's Oscar-winning "Inside Out" and the upcoming "Finding Dory."
Best Spots for Graduation Glamour Shots
We help you plan that perfect Commencement photo—ranging from traditional to the unconventional.
Meet Seve, A First-Rate Friend With the Plaque to Prove It
Seve Christian was awarded the 2016 Chris Hilbert Outstanding Chico State Friend Award, for exemplifying the qualities of a true friend to fellow students and the entire University.
5 Minutes with the Associated Students President
Why did AS President Deanna Jarquin choose Chico State? "I learned there are many avenues to get involved with changing the world at Chico," she said.
Success Through Solidarity: Meet Chico State’s Women Engineers
For the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), building solidarity and support is paramount to succeeding in STEM fields.
Civil Engineering Alum Impresses with International Assistance
When landslides destroyed roadways in Georgia, the country turned to the U.S. Forest Service for assistance, specifically, Wildcat alumna Angelica Perez-Delgado.
David Gonzalez: Artist in Residence at Chico State
In early November 2015, David Gonzalez was an artist in residence at California State University, Chico for Chico Performances. Over the course of a week, Gonzalez visited schools in Hamilton City and Chico, doing performances and workshops with elementary students. The week culminated with his performance of The Frog Bride at Laxson Auditorium.
Behind the Valentines: An Interview with the Chico State Cupids
For the past two years, Chico State has been graced with the presence of two love doctors each Valentine’s Day. Tony Munoz and Steven Huff, part-time Cupids and Chico State graduates, are known for donning winged bras and “kiss me” boxers to deliver unconditional love by handing out valentines with sweet messages attached to students and staff […]
Chico in Love
Whether separated by distance or busy schedules, these three couples share their stories of togetherness on Chico State campus.
Grounded but Not Stationary
Working as a custodian at Chico State is just one chapter in Esteban Duran's diverse work history. He faces each of life’s victories and challenges with zen-like acceptance and a penchant for reinvention.
Five Minutes with a Chico State Tour Guide
Sarah Wood, a junior social science major, talks about her experiences as a tour guide, her favorite spots on campus, and why she chose Chico State.
Top 15 Chico State Moments of 2015
Our most popular stories of 2015.
Chico State Social Media 2015 Year in Review
A look at Chico State's top moments across social media.
Going the Distance
Cross country alum Tim Tollefson has become a world class ultramarathoner.
Becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution
A conversation with Teresita Curiel about what it means for Chico State to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
Photographing the Forest, Simply for the Trees
Owen Bettis is a professor in the Department of Geography and Planning and the Department of Social Sciences. Outside of the classroom, he spends his free time traveling and photographing natural environments. From Northern California, to Central America, to Cambodia, Bettis seeks to, as he writes on his website, “capture moments of my relationship with […]
Campus Shows Love for Chico’s Fall Colors
The fall season has inspired many of our fans and followers to show their love and appreciation for Chico State and the surrounding community.
His Chico Experience: A Young Activist’s Journey
As a feminist, queer, transgender man, senior Kory Masen has faced a number of barriers, but he is looking forward to a bright future. One he is helping shape.
Muralist Returns to Recreate Campus Landmark
Artist and alum John Pugh is reinstalling his iconic 1981 mural "Academe" on the east wall of the new arts and humanities building.
The Ghost of Laxson Auditorium
Dan Goodsell and Daran Goodsell tell the story of their encounter with the Laxson Auditorium ghost.
Life After Chico: A Career at Disney
Every day, Katie Brown watches as young children undergo an amazing transformation. From the fun-filled day’s beginning—when children are feeling the most nervous about what’s to come—to it’s end—when they start to view themselves as leaders—witnessing and participating in these children’s growth is an integral part of Brown’s career at Disneyland and California Adventure. Brown […]
Exploring the Chico Experience Week
For the past five years, hundreds of students, families, alumni, and friends have come together to celebrate what makes the city of Chico, the University and the community so special to so many. While this past weekend featured classic Experience Week events like the Family Weekend BBQ and the Young Alumni Mixer, there is still plenty of experience […]
Five Tips for Mastering A Midterm
College exams never fail to intimidate. Come October or mid-September, you are bound to encounter one of these daunting obstacles. In light of these scary endeavors, here are five tips to help successfully take on exams.
Back to School: 3 Tips for a Happy, Healthy Start
Whether you’re a new student or old hand, anyone can use a refresher to ring in the new school year.
MFA Photography Alum Finds Beauty in the Ordinary
Adria Davis, a recent graduate of Chico State's masters of fine art photography program, spent years developing and culminating her exhibit "Out of the Ordinary."
Emmy Award-Winning Alum Talks Filmmaking, Bending Rules
By Zachary Phillips, Editorial Assistant—Public Affairs and Publications Photo courtesy: Dan Bruns Matt Ritenour started working with California State University, Chico’s Advanced Laboratory for Visual Anthropology (ALVA) as a student in 2012. Since graduating in 2013, he has continued working with the lab, filming and editing documentaries that cover a wide array of topics. His most […]
Class of 2015: Snap Caps!
Class of 2015, we asked you last week to snap your cap. And the results are awesome! Here are they are in all of their glory!
La Dolce Vita: Living, Learning, and Eating in Italy
By Quinn Western, senior journalism major I’m a senior journalism student spending my last semester at Chico State in Viterbo, Italy. It’s a small, medieval town where few of the community members speak English and finding avocados is a struggle. The city center where I live, is enclosed by towering stone walls. My apartment building […]