Programs
Ability First Educates and Empowers Through Sports Instruction
Since its inception on 1987, Ability First Sports has developed into one of the country’s premier sports and recreation instructional summer camps for children ages 8 to 17 with physical disabilities.
Supporting Well Women
The launch of the weekly Women’s Circle this spring brought together a group of students looking to become even better versions of themselves—better students, better leaders, and better friends.
Chico State Terrific Titles of 2018
With the end of the 2017-2018 year rapidly approaching, and the swirl of the spring semester struggle muddying your memory, it seems only right to recap what our Wildcats accomplished this year.
The (Wild)Cat is Out of the Bag!
On April 19, 2018, Chico State celebrated its inaugural Wildcat Spirit Day with the unveiling of something "wild": a bronze Wildcat statue!
Get Ready: Chico State is Going Strawless
Chico State goes through 130,000 plastic straws every year. Starting April 23, these single-use items will be no longer be sold on campus.
New Wildcat Statue Welcomed as Source of Pride and School Spirit
Perched powerfully in Wildcat Plaza, it surveys the neighborhood south of the Chico State campus, its tail caught in a cautious swish and its eyes locked in, staring down the length of Chestnut Street. Indeed, something wild is finally here.
Little Town Lifelines
The only program of its kind in the nation, Chico State's Rural California Nursing Preceptorships program gives nursing students 150 hours of valuable hands-on learning in a clinical setting, while providing rural hospitals with extra staffing they so greatly need.
Why Choose Chico? We asked, you answered!
Why Choose Chico? The answers are unlimited! We spoke with alums and current students alike, and they gave us the reasons why they chose Chico as the place to call home. From the beautiful region, to the quality education, you can hear more of these inspiring and heartfelt stories at Choose Chico Day, Saturday, April 7, […]
A Midsummer Night’s Dream Come True
Don’t miss your chance to see the elaborate production during the show’s run at Wismer Theatre (PAC 135), March 8–11 and March 13–15 with evening and weekend matinee performances.
The Musical Machine
Alum Kyle Bailey, a fall 2017 graduate who earned his music major with a recording arts option, has taken on the mission of creating music for the world to experience and appreciate.
From Sprints to Sleds: Wildcat Track Alums Make Their Push
Standout student-athletes take on sliding sports for a chance to represent USA at the Olympics.
Wish granted; Smile cherished
Chico State student athletes partner with Make-A-Wish to send a 5-year-old boy to LEGOLAND.
9 Things to Know About WASC
Help us, as we not only put our best foot forward but critically and honestly examine ourselves and prepare to unleash our true potential.
It’s Wish Week at Chico State!
Student-Athlete Advisory Committee and Make A Wish granting local child's wish Saturday
Want a behind-the-scenes peek into Division II basketball? Open the ‘Red Door’
Carson Medley’s book “Through the Red Door” is much more than a look back at a college basketball season. It’s an homage to the individual parts that move the story along at Chico State.
On the Hunt for Avian Influenza Virus
While the work may be dirty, the goal is more glamorous. Chico State virologist Troy Cline and students are identifying avian influenza viruses in waterfowl in hopes of preventing threats to human health and the US poultry industry.
CSU, Chico Students Offer Free Tax-Preparation Services on Campus and in the Community
With tax season underway, CSU, Chico will once again provide free tax-preparation services for those who qualify.
In the Spirit of Giving
24 hours. $260k raised. Countless reasons for giving. Chico State Giving Day was a huge success thanks to the Wildcat community!
Serving Inspiration: Discernment Dinner Hosts Stories of Persistence
More than 100 students joined faculty and administrators at two Discernment Dinners held in Sutter Dining to hear stories of adversity, determination, and perseverance after enjoying a four-course meal.
‘Game Night’ Makes Meriam a Place to Play
Join fellow students and campus faculty for a fun and friendly monthly Game Night at Meriam Library.
Saving the Salmon
Chico State students and faculty members join forces with high-profile partners and the United States Bureau of Reclamation in multi-million dollar mission to save the Chinook salmon.
University Tackles Students’ Most Basic Needs: Housing and Hunger
After a 2016 report showed nearly one in four students in the California State University system is going hungry, Chico State aims to ensure no student faces food or housing insecurity while in pursuit of an education.
Alumni Protect Wildcat Football’s Future by Honoring Its Past
It’s been 20 years since the final whistle blew for the Chico State football program. The mission of a growing and increasingly organized group of Wildcat football alumni is simple: to preserve the dignity, history, and—they dare say it—hope for the program.
Bye-Bye, Bystanders!
'Wildcats watch out for each other' is the motto of ROAR's alcohol education and bystander intervention program—and it's saving lives.
Chico Steps Up to Show Students We Care: “Chico Cares” About Solving Student Hunger, Homelessness
The Chico Cares Campaign works to alleviate students' food insecurity with the help of the Hungry Wildcat Food Pantry and several Chico State philanthropy programs.
Vision Becomes (Virtual) Reality: Collaborative VR Course Presents Opportunities
Seeking to incorporate newly developed technology into journalism, the Departments of Computer Animation and Game Development, Journalism and Public Relations, and Media Arts, Design, and Technology teamed up to bring cutting-edge virtual reality technology to collaborative classrooms.
One week, 7 Reasons—Get Ready for Chico Preview Day 2017!
You are invited to attend Chico Preview Day! This premier fall open house offers prospective Fall 2018 undergraduate students and their families an opportunity to visit Chico State and experience firsthand our true college town environment. But in case you're on the fence about attending this all inclusive event, here are seven reasons we should see YOU at Chico Preview Day 2017!
Heart, Hope, and Hard Conversations: CCLC Says Goodbye to Its Founder after Celebrating 10 Years
Wildcats celebrate Charles "CC" Carter, and his impacting presence on campus, as he retires from his position as the director of the Cross Cultural Leadership Center after 10 years of service.
‘I really did think I was the only one’
In sharing her own story about going hungry, graduate student Brandi Simonaro fights the stigma that students are alone in their struggles for food security.
Reflections on Spain: Wildcats Ready For 2017 CCAA Season
It has only been a couple of weeks since we returned from our trip, and we’re already back at it with trainings and preseason games. It is still settling in that we were in Spain playing against professional club teams and touring major La Liga Stadiums. It’s hard to believe how much we packed into […]
Alums Drive Event Providing Resources to K-12 Homeless Students
Earlier this month, the Butte County Office of Education held its inaugural Back-to-School Connect, where underserved families were invited to get free school resources for their children, like clothes, shoes, and backpacks, as well as snacks and even haircuts.
Spain Awaits: Chico State Men’s Soccer Team Travels Overseas
After a couple of hours playing Tetris with our travel bags, we finally hopped on a bus at 1:45 a.m. in the University Soccer Stadium parking lot.
Spain and Fútbol: Chico State Men’s Soccer Embarks On Once-In-A-Lifetime Trip
It’s not every day you pack your bags knowing you have a once-in-a-lifetime trip right around the corner. On Monday, the Chico State men’s soccer team will hop on a plane and take off to train in a dream destination.
Stories Worth Listening To: ‘Listen to Change’ Gives Students a Platform to Share Their Voice
Each day, thousands of students walk around the Chico State campus, quietly owning their own story. Every one of these stories has extraordinary value. One Chico State class is working to get some of those voices heard to teach about diversity and inclusion.
38 Special Athletes
Wildcat student athletes honored by CCAA for academic excellence
Close Encounters of the Insect Kind
A trip to Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve to aid in the North American Butterfly Association's annual butterfly count proves more elusive than imagined.
Bringing Code to Life for Girls: Computer science grad introduces technology principles to North State girls
Kylee Davis is one of the very few women in the computer science major, a title that inspired Davis to encourage and support other women and young girls interested in STEM programs.
Earning Her Degree, Virtually
Yesenia Jones refused to let anything stop her from earning her degree, a goal that was met through her unwavering passion and the accessibility that online education offered her.
Curiosity Fuels Math Major’s History-Making Success: Jongwoo Choi goes above and beyond to make the most of his education
Jongwoo Choi is setting records at Chico State through his accomplishments in the mathematics major, all as a result of Choi seeking out the answer to a simple question: "why?"
Passion Drives Propensity to Do It All: Determined and dedicated, Nick Howell balances numerous demanding priorities
With two majors, two minors, and a plethora of campus clubs and activities he is devoted to, Nick Howell is known among his peers and faculty as a master of time management and goal-orientated dedication.