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Dan Ostrander in his home office, surrounded by books, framed artifacts and photos, and autographed memarobilia.

Get A Close Look at the Lives of Former Presidents of the United States on May 3 

As an orator, educator, and historian, Dan Ostrander has worked closely with nine US presidents, some of whom became his friends. On Friday, May 3, he'll share his experiences with a presentation titled: The Presidency: A Close Look at the Lives of Former Presidents of the United States.

Siblings Anna Rose Alexander and Josh Funk

Sibling Collaboration Spans Disciplines and CSU Campuses

A cross-discipline, multi-campus collaboration between Chico State and Cal State East Bay is made more special because the faculty involved are siblings.

Anna Rose Alexander poses and smiles along a dirt path outdoors with potted plants on both sides of the path.

5 Questions with Alumna and Cal State East Bay History Faculty Anna Rose Alexander

As Anna Rose Alexander (History, '06) engages with her history students at Cal State East Bay, she is also providing them with a glimpse of how their worlds have been shaped.

5 Questions with History Alumna and Author Sonia Robles

As the Mexican workforce moved north into the United States beginning in the 1930s, Mexican-owned radio stations followed—alumna Sonia Robles (History, '05) documented this in her book, "Mexican Waves."

A creek flows peacefully through lush green trees and bushes

Worth Sharing: Chico State Recognized in Slew of Rankings

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Pillars rise from the ground among stairs in an stylish aerial photograph.

Worth Sharing: Kimball Publishes Book No. 22

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Vivian Hernandez poses on the steps in front of brick building

CSU Trustees’ Award Adds to Accolades for History and Latin American Studies Major

Vivian Hernandez keeps racking up honors and awards at Chico State. Her latest, a prestigious CSU Trustees' award and scholarship.

A late-night sky reflects against the glass facade of an academic building

Worth Sharing: Women’s Soccer’s Emigh and Garcia Earn Region All-Academic Honors

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

An aerial view of campus shows trees turning color in fall as students walk on campus.

History Majors Embrace Groundbreaking Research with Inaugural Adelante Grants

This summer, three history majors—Vivian Hernandez, Jose Valadez, and Juan Vega—tackled topics much of the world knows little about with support from a national grant.

Puffy white clouds drift past trees and Trinity Tower.

Worth Sharing: Easton Pens Piece in The Washington Post

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Jason stands smiling and holding a camera

Worth Sharing: University Photographer Earns International Award for Camp Fire Photography

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

Trinity Tower basks in the glow of sunset.

Worth Sharing: Chico State Music Degrees Listed Among State’s Best

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

The sun shines through branches and leaves at one of the entrances to Chico State.

Worth Sharing: Schademan Recognized by CSU

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

The bell tower of Trinity Hall rises into the clouds on a beautiful fall morning on the Chico State campus.

Worth Sharing: Professor Emeritus of English Honored at Oaxaca FilmFest

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

The seven-foot-long, 1,500-pound bronze Wildcat Statue sits in the early evening glow in Wildcat Plaza.

Worth Sharing: Easton Explores History of Disaster – and What That Can Tell Us About Camp Fire Aftermath

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff, and students.

The Wildcat Statue, perched in front of Wildcat Plaza and designed by Washington-based artist Matthew Gray Parker, was unveiled in April 2018.

Worth Sharing: Prieto Presents Paper in Croatia

A listing of professional achievements by Chico State faculty, staff and students.