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Retired Faculty Support Student Success with Estate Gift
With a goal to support their disciplines and students for decades to come, two professors emeriti have designated Chico State as the beneficiary of their estate.
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.
Class Notes: Fall 2020
Whether it's starting a new business, writing a book, or achieving a lifelong dream, the Wildcat family continues to reach milestones. Alumni share professional and personal updates for fall 2020.
Immigration Lawyer Finds Greatest Reward in Helping Others
Running his own private practice, Arturo Benavidez ('02) helps clients navigate the tricky areas of bankruptcy, immigration, and personal injury law.
Retired Attorney Educator Leaves Legacy of Transforming Generations
As a program alumna herself, Teddy DeLorenzo ('76) enjoyed a fulfilling 38-year career as a supervising attorney for the Community Legal Information Clinic.
Public Defender Fights For the Rights of the Underdog
Public defender Shadee Mousa ('08) found his passion in fighting for the less fortunate, disadvantaged, and downtrodden.
Superior Court Judge Seeks Solutions Instead of Sentences
As a judge for the Superior Court of Placer County, Colleen Nichols ('81) is driven by the desire to adjudicate cases that lead to meaningful outcomes.
CLIC Celebrates 50 Years of Education and Serving Community
Beginning as a free legal assistance clinic for students and community members, the Community Legal Information Clinic marks 50 years of service.
Chico State Nearly Wins World Record Title with Cornhole Tournament
Chico State broke one world record and nearly set a new one with 398 students participating in a campus cornhole tournament.
CSU, Chico Moves up on US News & World Report Best Colleges Rankings
In its Best Colleges Rankings for 2021, US News & World Report recognized Chico on several different lists, including Best Regional Universities West and Top Public Schools in the West.
Alum Establishes Scholarship to Support Students Advancing Social Justice
To honor George Floyd, alum Farshad Azad founded a scholarship supporting students fighting for social justice—40 years after he first experienced racism himself.
Fond Farewell: Retired Financial Aid Officer Presley Hicks
Financial Aid advisor Presley Hicks was deeply passionate about helping students—especially those who were first-generation and Black—persist at Chico State.
Worth Sharing: Nitzky Debuts ALVA Documentary
A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.
Fond Farewell: Civil Engineering Professor Emeritus John Teasdale
John Teasdale was known for being a rigorous educator with a great sense of humor and passion for environmental engineering.
Chico State Honors Diversity and Inclusion on Campus
Nine faculty, staff, and students are honored with the 15th Annual Conversations on Diversity and Inclusion Awards.
Class Notes: Spring 2020
Whether it's starting a new business or achieving a lifelong dream, the Wildcat family continues to reach milestones. We check in on professional and personal updates from our alumni.
CSU, Chico’s Annual Giving Day—24 Hours, One Hundred Worthy Causes
Chico State will host Giving Day, its annual 24-hour fundraising effort to benefit dozens of campus causes, from scholarships and student success centers to Wildcat Athletics and basic needs.
Chico in Love
Three sets of campus sweethearts share their stories about what life is like when the one you love also works where you work.
Preeminent Anthropologist Earns Honors for Service
An international expert in the recovery of human remains, Eric Bartelink has earned statewide honors for his exemplary dedication and achievements.
Fond Farewell: Chico State Volleyball Coach Cody Hein
On and off the court, Chico State women's volleyball coach Cody Hein fully embodied his mantra, “Tough times don’t last. Tough people do.”
Fond Farewell: Psychology Major Hana Owen
Psychology major Hana Owen was a second-generation Wildcat and valued member of campus.
Fond Farewell: English Professor Emerita Gerda Seaman
After escaping the Holocaust with her family as a child, Gerda Seaman grew up to be an impassioned professor and ardent supporter of human rights and women's equality.
‘Ain’t No Runner Like a Chico Runner’
The Wildcats are one of only three schools to reach the NCAA Championships in each year of this century! Once again, both the women and men's teams placed in the top 10.
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.
President Hutchinson Statement on Kincade Fire
President Gayle Hutchinson encourages Wildcats to look out for one another and expresses sympathy for communities impacted by wildfires burning throughout the state.
5 Questions with Distinguished Alumnus Michael Halldorson
Inspired by his professor Janet Turner, Michael Halldorson ('69, '71) has devoted his life to a legacy of giving back and sharing art with others.
Class Notes: Fall 2019
Whether it's starting a new business or achieving a lifelong dream, the Wildcat family continues to grow. We check in on professional and personal updates from the Chico State family.
5 Questions With Distinguished Alumnus Richard Perry
Richard Perry's career has taken him from Uzbekistan to Indonesia to Elko, Nevada, and he's never been more passionate about the mining industry.
WREC Celebrates 10 Years of Student Wellness
With an anniversary celebration planned for October 10, the center honors a decade of fitness and wellness.
5 Questions with Distinguished Alum Liza Nagel
Liza Nagel (Child Development, ’80) is a former educator, having taught for 15 years at the University of New Mexico. Nagel is one of eight distinguished alumni to be honored by the University this fall.
Arbor Day Foundation Recognizes Chico State
This month, the Arbor Day Foundation recognized Chico State as a 2018 Tree Campus USA School—one of just 384 campuses nationwide to be bestowed with that title.
Navarrete Comes Full-Circle as New Director of Bands
Chris Navarrete has big shoes to fill as the new director of bands—and there's nobody better-suited to fill them.
Every Two Minutes
Every two minutes, a new case of breast cancer is diagnosed in the United States. Meet three alumni whose lives are driven by these tiny yet deadly cells.
5 Questions With Distinguished Alumnus Brad Kaufman
As senior vice president for Kiewit Energy Group, Brad Kaufman oversees oil, gas, and chemical projects across the United States, Canada, and Australia.
5 Questions with Distinguished Alum David Keyawa
David Keyawa (Agriculture, ’81) is a co-owner of Keyawa Orchards, established in 1956 by his parents, Eugene and Dorothy Keyawa, and also owns Tri-Counties Walnut Hulling with his brother, Ron.
1969 Time Capsule Reveal Highlights University’s Annual Golden Grad Reunion Weekend
The Office of Alumni and Parent Engagement will host its annual Golden Grad Reunion—celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Class of 1969—on Thursday, Sept. 19 and Friday, Sept. 20.
CSU, Chico Honored by US News & World Report Annual Best College Rankings
US News & World Report released its annual Best College Rankings for 2020, placing Chico State on the Best Regional Universities and Top Public Schools lists.
5 Questions with Distinguished Alum Todd Bishop
Todd Bishop (Journalism, Business Administration, ’96) is a co-founder and editor at GeekWire, a Seattle-based news site covering national technology trends.
5 Questions With Distinguished Alum Phillip Maltin
Trial lawyer Phillip Maltin reflects on the education that paved the way for a fascinating career in law—and in reading people.
5 Questions with Distinguished Alum Darryl Schoen
One of eight distinguished alumni to be honored the University this fall, entrepreneur Darryl Schoen has never forgotten the value of his Chico Experience.