Art and Art History - Chico State Today

Students stand behind Robert Herhusky as he sits and demonstrates a glassblowing technique

Fond Farewell: Art Professor Emeritus Robert Herhusky

Robert Herhusky, who built the Chico State glass glowing program and mentored and supported countless local artists, is remembered.

Trinity Hall's bell tower is visible through a cluster of spring blossoms.

Five Faculty Recognized with Professional Achievement Honors

Faculty from across the University are recognized for their research, scholarly contributions, and excellence in academia.

Kendall Hall with spring flowers in the foreground

Five Faculty Receive Professional Achievement Honors

Recipients of these annual awards are honored for exemplary teacher-scholar achievement at Chico State.

A Camp Fire survivor smiles as she points to details on a large print of a home design while going over it with the student designer.

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.

Asa Mittman stands in front of a painting of a monster with a person's feet sticking out of its mouth as humans attempt to stab it.

Making Sense of Monsters

Asa Simon Mittman has been working to legitimize the field of monsters as a worthwhile study for much of his career. It worked.

Brett Day works on the print making press.

Leaving—and Receiving—a Lasting Impression

A rolling stone most of his young life, Brett Day put down roots in Chico long enough to find a new love: printmaking. Now, he's off to explore again.

The sun lights up entryway of Kendall Hall.

Seven Faculty Earn Professional Achievement Honors

The Professional Achievement Honors recognize exemplary teacher-scholar achievement on our campus.