Profiles
Advocacy for Quality Physical Education Has a Home
After the release of her documenary "No Excuses!" in 2014, Catherine Himberg and graduate student Kevin Shepard developed a website designed to support, coach, and guide physical education teachers around the country.
Chico in Love
Campus sweethearts share their stories about the magical and serendipitous ways they found each other.
The Quest for Sounder Structures
Curt Haselton, a Chico State alum and civil engineering professor, leads the development of the SP3 software that can evaluate and predict the damages a building might receive in the event of an earthquake, making it possible to improve building code to minimize overall damages.
Professor Leads Annual Wild Goose Chase—Literally
During the annual Snow Goose Festival, Chico State biology professor and avid birder Jay Bogiatto leads a not-for-the-faint-of-heart birding field trip around the Northern Sacramento Valley.
Branham’s the Backbone of the Wildcats
Chico State women's basketball player Whitney Branham hasn't let spina bifida hold her back, and she's emerged as the Wildcats' leader.
Scholarship Honors Professor’s Magic
The Dr. Katie Whitlock Memorial Scholarship was established to celebrate a "magical" teacher.
Travel Tipster Shares Top Trends
Matthew Stone has followed his passion for learning new things and visiting new places around the world, and as an experienced traveler he shares some pro-tips to travelling safely and smartly.
Military Trailblazer Mary Kight: Lessons on Leadership
A trio of CSU, Chico women veterans and retired US Air Force Major General Mary Kight learned from each other during a heart-to-heart held on campus in advance of Veterans Day.
Honoring Creativity: Jacki Headley’s Memory Lives through ARTS
Jacki Headley is remembered for her for love of Chico, creative drive, and commitment to the community.
‘Limited Sight, Limitless Dreams’: Chico Paralympian Wins Rio Bronze
Wildcat Kym Crosby didn't let visual impairment stop her from achieving her dream of earning a Paralympic medal in track.
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.
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."
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.
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.
Chico in Love
Whether separated by distance or busy schedules, these three couples share their stories of togetherness on Chico State campus.
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.
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 […]
All the Right Moves: John Roussell
John Roussell's dance moves are just the tip of the iceberg when it comes to his presence on campus. The communication design professor recently received the 2013-14 Outstanding Teacher Award, but Roussell is also making an impact outside of the classroom.