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Book in Common Challenges Perception, Narrative of Native Tribes

President Hutchinson encourages participation on the Book in Common Reading Challenge as an opportunity to honor and learn about Native American communities and systemic racism.

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Reflections on Gratitude and Resilience

President Gayle Hutchinson expresses thanks for the Wildcat community's resourcefulness, collaboration, innovation, humor, and determination amid unprecedented challenge.

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Chico State Moves to Virtual Campus Through the End of Spring Semester

Chico State is moving to virtual delivery of instruction and most services for the remainder of the spring semester.

President Hutchinson stands with students holding signs calling for action against climate change at a strike in city plaza.

Let’s Take a Stand for Our Planet

President Hutchinson invites campus community members to join her in taking immediate action to address climate change.

President Hutchinson and 10 of the 12 CSU women presidents sit around Dianne Feinstein at a conference table.

From ‘The Hill’: Women’s History—and Future

President Hutchinson shares her experience meeting powerful women politicians in D.C.

Prospective Chico State students and their families talk to and smile with current Chico State students on Choose Chico day.

University Expects to Host 3,000 Prospective Students and Family Members at Saturday’s Choose Chico!

A crowd of 3,000 prospective students and family members are expected to visit Chico State campus for Choose Chico! on Saturday, April 6.

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From the President: Facing Security Concerns and Racism on Campus

A message from President Hutchinson on ensuring a safe learning community for all after the behavior of a community member left campus feeling unsettled.

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From the President: Innovating for our Future

President Hutchinson invites the campus community to engage in the Strategic Plan, Master Plan, and WASC Accreditation processes underway this fall.

The Inaugural Mace that will be used for President Hutchinson's inauguration is assembled at Red Hot Metal on Wednesday, February 23, 2017. (Jessica Bartlett/ Student Photographer)

New Face, New Mace: Special Staff Made for President’s Inauguration

With President Gayle E. Hutchinson's inauguration just around the corner, a new ceremonial mace chock-full of significance was crafted to honor the beginning to a new chapter in Chico State history.

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2016 Taught Me…

Wildcats share the lessons they learned from 2016 that they will carry into the new year.

A Joyful Homecoming

New President Gayle Hutchinson walks around campus to greet staff on her first official day of work