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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!
‘Limited Sight, Limitless Dreams’: Chico Paralympian Wins Rio Bronze
Wildcat Kym Crosby didn't let visual impairment stop her from achieving her dream of earning a Paralympic medal in track.
Alum ‘Jells’ with Apple’s Ad Campaign
Alum shares photo on Instagram and becomes part of tech giant's worldwide advertising blitz.
Gwen Curatilo: ‘I Just Kept Singing’
After a noted professional opera career, 24 years at the helm of Chico State’s opera program, and years of training voice students privately, Gwen Curatilo is stepping into the spotlight again.
My First Week…
Transfer student sheds light on their experience bridging from community college to Chico State.
#WhyITeach, Chico State Style
Fifty-one new faculty members joined the Chico State family in August. Each were asked to describe their motivation to teach. Here’s a sampling of what they said.
The Colors of Chico State
National College Colors Day led us to discover all of the colors that make Chico State
Charged and Ready to Go
This week, the nation's first thin-film photovoltaic charging station opened on the Chico State campus, offering campus and the community eight traditional power outlets and four USB portals from the comfort of a shaded table.
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.
Chico State’s #MyTopCollege Recap
With the conclusion of Forbes Magazine's #MyTopCollege campaign, see why Chico State is our top college...
Biology Lab Goes Fishin’
A student research lab on campus uses fish to pursue treatments for blood-related diseases.
A Q&A With New President Gayle Hutchinson
Chico State's new President Gayle Hutchinson answers questions about herself and her plans for the University.
A Joyful Homecoming
New President Gayle Hutchinson walks around campus to greet staff on her first official day of work
Hungry Wildcats Can Eat Well
Confronting food insecurity on campus, Hungry Wildcats take matters into their own paws.
Burning For Something To Do
Tips for staying busy and beating the heat in Chico this summer.
Alumni Pic’d in Annual Photo Contest
Three Chico State alumni have been recognized in a national photography contest—placing in the top 10 percent of more than 10,000 submissions.
Pavement Partnership
Concrete Industry Management students complete new elementary school courtyard as service project.
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.
Meet Seve, A First-Rate Friend With the Plaque to Prove It
Seve Christian was awarded the 2016 Chris Hilbert Outstanding Chico State Friend Award, for exemplifying the qualities of a true friend to fellow students and the entire University.
5 Minutes with the Associated Students President
Why did AS President Deanna Jarquin choose Chico State? "I learned there are many avenues to get involved with changing the world at Chico," she said.
Success Through Solidarity: Meet Chico State’s Women Engineers
For the Society of Women Engineers (SWE), building solidarity and support is paramount to succeeding in STEM fields.
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.
Civil Engineering Alum Impresses with International Assistance
When landslides destroyed roadways in Georgia, the country turned to the U.S. Forest Service for assistance, specifically, Wildcat alumna Angelica Perez-Delgado.
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 […]
David Gonzalez: Artist in Residence at Chico State
In early November 2015, David Gonzalez was an artist in residence at California State University, Chico for Chico Performances. Over the course of a week, Gonzalez visited schools in Hamilton City and Chico, doing performances and workshops with elementary students. The week culminated with his performance of The Frog Bride at Laxson Auditorium.
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 […]
Behind the Valentines: An Interview with the Chico State Cupids
For the past two years, Chico State has been graced with the presence of two love doctors each Valentine’s Day. Tony Munoz and Steven Huff, part-time Cupids and Chico State graduates, are known for donning winged bras and “kiss me” boxers to deliver unconditional love by handing out valentines with sweet messages attached to students and staff […]
Chico in Love
Whether separated by distance or busy schedules, these three couples share their stories of togetherness on Chico State campus.
Facewall: New Public Art Project Installed
The public art project by the team of Walczak & Heiss was installed on the south side of the new Arts & Humanities Building.
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.
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.
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.
Chico State Social Media 2015 Year in Review
A look at Chico State's top moments across social media.
Chico State: Then and Now
This revealing rephotographic series takes a look back at Chico State's past in comparison to the present.
Chico Performances Presents Sleeping Beauty
More than 70 dancers grace the stage of this year’s Chico Community Ballet’s adaptation of the magical fairy tale Sleeping Beauty. The ballet features the classic story of curses, fairies, and fantasy danced to Russian composer Pyotr Ilyich Tchaikovsky’s iconic score. The ballet runs Dec. 4 through Dec. 6 at Laxson Auditorium. For tickets, visit the Chico Performances website.
Campus Shows Love for Chico’s Fall Colors
The fall season has inspired many of our fans and followers to show their love and appreciation for Chico State and the surrounding community.
Sustainability: Putting Education into Practice
What does sustainability look like at Chico State? AS Sustainability helps students become aware that changing little habits every day does make a big difference.
Gus Manolis Bridge Reopens
[sliderpro id=”2″] Photographs by Jason Halley. The Gus Manolis Bridge reopened today with a ceremonial stroll across Big Chico Creek led by Chico State President Paul Zingg and members of the Manolis family, including Gus’ great-grandson Gus. The original bridge was named for great Chico State football coach Gus Manolis, called the “coach of […]