Academics
Construction Management Furthers Contributions to Honey Run Covered Bridge Rebuild
Students and faculty remain a driving force in the rebuild of the Honey Run Covered Bridge, lost to the Camp Fire in 2018.
University Farm Celebrates 60 Years of Hands-On Learning
Six decades after it opened, the farm's its 800 acres remain a microcosm of a major industry and its essential workforce.
Ag Can’t Wait
The 60-year-old University Farm is a microcosm of the agriculture industry and its essential workers, which means during these extraordinary times students still rise early to feed the livestock, milk the cows, pick the peaches, and tend its fields and orchards.
History Majors Embrace Groundbreaking Research with Inaugural Adelante Grants
This summer, three history majors—Vivian Hernandez, Jose Valadez, and Juan Vega—tackled topics much of the world knows little about with support from a national grant.
Nursing Students Tackle COVID-19 Contact Tracing
In need of public health clinical hours to fulfill their graduation requirement, students from the School of Nursing served their communities as COVID-19 contact tracers.
American Indian Studies Professor Fuels Teaching with Experience
As Nor Rel Muk Wintu, Hupa, and Xicana, Professor Vanessa Esquivido uses her cultural heritage, education, and personal experiences to shape conversations on difficulties Native Americans still face.
Concrete Graduates Have Strong Hold on Job Market
With unique degrees in concrete industry management, Wildcats experience career success straight out of college.
Chico State Leads New Future for Agriculture Industry
To mitigate the ag industry's environmental impact, researchers at the Center for Regenerative Agriculture and Resilient Systems are finding new methods and teaching them to the next generation.
Faculty Mentor Peers to Improve Virtual Teaching
Employing a peer-mentor approach, Chico State's Go Virtual Summer Institute is preparing its faculty to provide quality online instruction in the fall.
Summer Orientation Goes Free, Virtual
New Student Orientation has a new look this summer. While moving completely online, it's now also free for all incoming students and their families.
Older Adults Learn Online Together with OLLI
OLLI has launched its first virtual summer term, uniting hundreds of older adults to show that social distancing doesn't require social isolation.
Marketing Students Get Chico Airport Rebranding Off the Ground
Students in "Brand Strategy" are working to create a new identity for the Chico Airport, which they hope will be approved by the City Council.
CSU, Chico Expands Transformative MBA Program to Online
Chico State's College of Business has launched its new Online Master of Business Administration (MBA) program, set to begin offering classes for the fall 2020 semester.
Together Apart
Photo essay captures how the campus community has united to slow the spread of COVID-19.
Serving the Spectrum
For nearly 20 years, Chico State has supported North State children with autism and their families through multisensory services at our Autism Clinic.
Passport to Peru: Students Explore International Business
A first-of-its-kind course took students to South America for an in-depth analysis of international business management and strategies.
CSU, Chico Honored as One of Nation’s Top Colleges for Agriculture Degree
Grad Reports recently honored Chico State at No. 12 on its national list of “25 Best Colleges for an Agriculture Degree” for 2020.
Songwriting Class Showcase Moves to YouTube
Without the chance to share their self-written songs in person, students in one music class shared their performances virtually.
Journal Club Keeps Undergraduate Agricultural Research Rolling
Unable to meet in the fields to check their research plots, an undergraduate group started a Journal Club to stay connected and keep learning.
Local Hospitals Keep Nursing Students on Track to Graduate
With a change in requirements and creative solutions to clinical hours, COVID-19 will not stand between School of Nursing students and their diplomas.
Book in Common Author Oakes Explores Climate Change
The author of this year's Book in Common selection, Lauren E. Oakes, will lead a virtual lecture on April 22.
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.
Distance Education Students Share Online Learning Tips
Six students produced videos to help their fellow Wildcats make the transition to virtual learning.
New Dean Named for College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management
Provost Debra Larson announces Blake Wentz will be the new dean for the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management.
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.
Supporting Students Past the Tipping Point
Takeaways from the Tipping Point Student Success Summit share best practices to ensure students achieve their educational dreams.
University’s Study Abroad Program Recognized as One of Nation’s Best for Yearlong Participation
The Institute of International Education (IIE) listed Chico State's Study Abroad and International Exchange Program as one of the nation’s most active for year-long participants.
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.
CSU, Chico Receives Five-Year, $3 Million Grant to Support Postbaccalaureate Students
The University has been awarded funding of $3 million over five years via a Title V grant from the US Department of Education.
Putting a Priority on Accessible Technology
The Office of Accessible Technology and Services strives to make inclusive technology part of the campus ethos.
Autism Clinic Helps Build Skills for Life
Chico State's Autism Clinic serves children on the autism spectrum—strengthening their gross motor skills while lifting their confidence.
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.
Engineering for a Better Tomorrow
Whether focused on clean drinking water or eliminating single-use plastics, engineering students spent the last year tackling some of society’s most pressing challenges.
Worth Sharing: Model UN Team Shines
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Celebrating the Centennial Organ
One of the University's most storied instruments will play some of its last tunes this weekend at Glorious Sounds of the Season.
Planning a New Paradise
Marketing graduate students partner with the not-for-profit Rebuild Paradise Foundation to help resolve how to bring businesses and residents back to Paradise.
Engineering an Icon
Students and faculty within the College of Engineering, Computer Science, and Construction Management are key players in the rebuild of the Honey Run Covered Bridge and adjacent caretaker home.
Reimagining What Home Looks Like
Interior architecture students are designing a series of floor plans to help residents rebuild affordable, fire-resistant homes in the Camp Fire footprint.
Contemporary Class ‘Hip-Hops’ Towards the Spotlight
Students take a hard look at the history, music, and societal issues behind hip-hop culture.
New Class Explores Philosophy Through Video Games
Students experience and examine philosophers' struggles through popular entertainment form.