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Hikmat Abou Shahla sits on a concrete barrier under a tree, dressed in jeans and a plaid shirt.

Molecular Biology Student Turns ‘Beautiful Disasters’ into Lifelong Call to Service

Hikmat Abou Shahla has spent his formative years stepping up to help during seasons of global crisis. He is set to graduate and continue on the path of service.

Gaby Saxon poses in the costume shop, where she works.

Soon-to-be Theatre Arts Graduate Has Played a Starring Role Offstage

Gaby Saxon has spent four years at Chico State telling outstanding stories, all while using her growing voice and passion for social justice to create one of the most compelling stories of all—her own!

BriSeiders stands in the middle of a hallway

Unexpected Super Bowl Star Set to Graduate

Bri Seiders, a Recreation, Hospitality, and Parks Management Major scheduled to graduate in spring 2022, made every event special during her four years at Chico State.

Jordan Beach smiles while inspecting a wooden skyscraper model

Jordan Beach Shook Up the Chico State Civil Engineering Department

As an outstanding student, tutor, club leader, and mentor, Jordan Beach shook up Civil Engineering at Chico State.

Eliana Aguilar poses with a trophy from the CSU Student Research Competition.

Relationships Solidify Concrete Major’s Success

Whether leading a student club, working in college labs, or serving as a program ambassador, graduating senior Eliana Aguilar demonstrates her strength as a concrete industry management major.