Programs
Chico State’s Biz Talks Connects Students With Industry Influencers
Accounting or entrepreneurship? Finance or marketing? Biz Talks, a program started by two College of Business alums, helps students determine their future career paths.
Passion for Teaching Abroad Energizes New Tanzania Partnership
CSU, Chico professor Joel Zimbelman is about to embark on yet another overseas teaching voyage and launch the University's first-ever partnership with colleges in Tanzania.
Smith’s Donation Is a Gift to the Community
Professor Emerita Valene L. Smith donated $250,000 toward the expansion of the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology.
Willie the Wildcat and the Seven Reasons to #ChooseChico (Plus One More)
Let us take you on the magical journey of Willie the Wildcat as he explores the seven reasons to #ChooseChico, plus one more.
Dress for Success Event Tackles Professional Dos, Don’ts
Do tattoos, argyle socks, and distressed jeans belong in the workplace? Students found out what's appropriate for interviews at Dress for Success, a combination fashion show, business mentoring session, and stand-up comedy hour.
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.
Bones Abroad
Forensic anthropology graduate students spent their summers abroad digging for research opportunities: Sarah Hall excavated human remains in a 19th-century cemetary in Bogota, Columbia, while Valerie Sgheiza traveled to the beaches of Antigua in the West Indies to examine the remains of 17th-century British soldiers.
History, Hardship, Culture: ‘Hmong Reflections’
The student-developed exhibit showcasing Hmong history and culture is now open at the Valene L. Smith Museum of Anthropology.
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.
Industry Benefactor Establishes Faculty Endowment
The Beavers, Inc., a professional construction organization, has a long history of honoring the leaders of today’s heavy construction industry and supporting the people who will shape its future—our students.
A Place to Find Peace
Step inside Zen Den II, a tranquil relaxation area equipped with bean bag chairs, hammocks, and massage chairs that's designed to help weary, stressed students recharge.
Refresh, Rest, It’s Time For De-Stress Fest!
This semester has been quite possibly the most intense to date. With an accumulated level of stress from work, class, and all the rest, it’s really time for the semi-annual De-Stress Fest to commence. This week-long event will bring the relaxation resources directly to the Wildcat Recreation Center (WREC) for students to enjoy before exams! […]
First-Year Experience Stirs Young Voter Engagement
With the 2016 election at our door, here's how Chico State's First-Year Experience (FYE) program is helping millennials become informed voters.
Adventure Outings’ Journey to Outdoor Excellence
For more than 30 years, Chico State’s Adventure Outings has educated and led the way in outdoor recreation for students, staff, faculty, and the entire community.
Language Matters to Student-Athletes
Chico State Student-Athlete Advisory Committee unveils “We Don’t Say” campaign to raise awareness about language that marginalizes or offends particular identities.
Chicoween #Winning
From favorite activities to custom costumes, here's your guide to Chicoween #winning the Wildcat Way!
The Chico Experience, Queer Week, Greek Week Galore!
Here's your recap gallery on all things Chico Experience, Queer Week, and Greek Week!
The Chico Experience Week Preview
The schedule for The Chico Experience Week is jam-packed with more than 90 events on campus and in the community, so here is a preview of some of our top picks for the 10 days to come.
Capturing Student Potential
A new program turns donor dollars into real-world opportunities for students. The University’s Advanced Laboratory for Visual Anthropology (ALVA) was one of 19 programs to receive more than $250,000 in support.
The Fast and the Fuel-Efficient
After earning a trophy in the SAE Formula international competition, members of Chico State's Formula team will be working all year to build a faster, more fuel-efficient vehicle.
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."
Biology Lab Goes Fishin’
A student research lab on campus uses fish to pursue treatments for blood-related diseases.
Hungry Wildcats Can Eat Well
Confronting food insecurity on campus, Hungry Wildcats take matters into their own paws.
Pavement Partnership
Concrete Industry Management students complete new elementary school courtyard as service project.
Ribbon Cut on Major Lab Renovation
Alumnus Dennis Murphy and industry partners invest in students with a revitalized concrete laboratory.
Student-led Organization Reaches Service Milestone
Since CAVE’s founding in 1966, more than 50,000 students have donated almost 3 million hours in 93 programs. The impact? Enriching the lives of nearly 1 million individuals in the North State community.
Choosing The Chico Experience
Each year, in preparation for Choose Chico! Day, we ask Wildcats to tell us why they chose Chico State to help the next generation make their decision.
Is Rice Nice—for Concrete?
Students study rice as secret ingredient to boost success, sustainability in concrete
Building a Better Bee Hotel
The University Farm was abuzz as more than 60 students and community members crowded a classroom for a workshop on constructing wild bee habitats commonly known as bee hotels.
Rumor Has It: 10 Chico State Myths Explored
There are many myths and rumors that are told time and again at Chico State. Is there a Volkswagen Beetle buried somewhere on campus? Was Bidwell Mansion once used as a dormitory? Are there cameras inside the Three Sisters statues? We went looking for answers to these head-scratching myths to find out the truth. Trinity Bell Tower’s […]
The Magic Planet: Education in the Round
California State University, Chico’s Gateway Science Museum (GSM) is bringing agricultural education into the third dimension thanks to some new, New York Times-featured technology and a student intern’s ingenuity. Senior electrical engineering major and GSM tech intern Scott Bladorn recently outfitted the GSM with a Magic Planet globe, an educational tool developed by Global Imagination. […]
9 Questions You’re Asking About Us on Google (With Answers)
Everyone knows what happens when you start typing a question into Google. You start with one of the Five Ws (who, what, where, etc.), maybe a “how,” and from there Google fills out the rest with real-time suggestions for the world’s most popular questions. But, what happens when you add “Chico State” to the mix? Here are […]
Supporting a North State Resource
On the first floor of Holt Hall lies one of the Central Valley's largest collection of pressed and preserved flora, totaling at over 117,000 specimens that live in the University's herbarium.
Spring Semester Begins at Chico State
Many students, staff, and faculty couldn't contain their excitement about the next chapter of their Chico Experience, so they shared it across Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook. What has you excited about the start of the new semester? Let us know using the hashtag #chicostate.
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.
‘Cats Give Back
Student and Wildcats across the country are coming together to build a culture of giving back at Chico State.
Power in Numbers
Alumna honors her daughter's memory by supporting education programs that teach students to look out for one another on the social scene.
’Cats give back
Several voices on Chico State campus explain why giving back and being a part of the Tower Society is important for our community.
Becoming a Hispanic-Serving Institution
A conversation with Teresita Curiel about what it means for Chico State to become a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI).
Cross-Cultural Leadership Center Building Bridges
The Cross-Cultural Leadership Center is dedicated to connecting students to each other as well as providing opportunities for all students to be empowered.