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Benito Gutierrez stands among campus sculpture in his Class of 2022 shirt.

From Gang Life to College Graduate: Humanities Major Aspires to Help Incarcerated Students

Incarcerated for most of his adult life until age 42, Benny Gutierrez is proud to be graduating with a degree in humanities and having founded a program for formerly incarcerated and system-impacted students.

Maren Conrad stands with a paintbrush in front of one of her murals of flowers.

Muralist Transforms the Urban Landscape with Images of Beauty, Equity

Alumna Maren Conrad ('02) sees her murals as gifts to their communities. Many of the areas she has reclaimed were once alleyways, riddled with trash. Today, they are a destination.

Karen Victorio sits at a desk and distributes COVID-10 themed loteria cards

Animation Major Creates COVID-19-Themed Loteria Game to Raise Vaccine Awareness

Computer animation and game design major Karen Roxana Victorio is using her education and talents to encourage vaccinations among her local community.

Stars shine above Trinity Hall.

Fond Farewell: Retired Art Professor Sal Casa

Art was not just Sal Casa's discipline—it was his identity. And he loved sharing it with students throughout his storied career.

Michael Halldorson poses for a portrait in the Janet Turner Print Museum, with a portrait of Turner behind him.

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.

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 filters through the trees over Kendall Hall.

President Hutchinson’s End-of-Semester Message

As the semester draws to a close, President Gayle Hutchinson reflects on highlights and achievements since January.

two painted covers of angels, reading "Angels Power: Authorities That Be"

With Crowdfunding Support, “Angels” Gets Its Wings

Alumna Amélie Hutt set her $10,000 funding goal, surpassing it in just five days. And by the time her campaign ended earlier this month, it had raised $24,271 from 508 backers.

Night falls on the Arts & Humanities Building.

New Arts and Humanities Building Opens

A photographic look at Chico State's new Arts and Humanities Building

Estaban Duran, who currently works as a custodian in Kendall Hall, talks about his other jobs learning kung fu and being an artist during an interview on Tuesday, December 29, 2015 in Chico, Calif. (Jason Halley/University Photographer)

Grounded but Not Stationary

Working as a custodian at Chico State is just one chapter in Esteban Duran's diverse work history. He faces each of life’s victories and challenges with zen-like acceptance and a penchant for reinvention.