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Samia Yaqub

This year's Book in Common, "In Search of the Canary Tree," rests against a tree outside Kendall Hall on a sunny spring day.

CSU, Chico and Butte College Announce Book in Common for 2019-20 Academic Year

Chico State and Butte College have jointly chosen the Book in Common for the 2019-20 academic year.

California State University, Chico President Gayle Hutchinson and Butte College President Samia Yaqub have jointly announced the two institutions’ upcoming Book in Common will be “All They Will Call You” by Tim Z. Hernandez

CSU, Chico and Butte College Announce Book in Common for 2018-19 Academic Year

A deadly plane crash, a social injustice and the backlash that followed are all part of the Book in Common selected for academic year 2018-19.

Samia Yaqub smiles in her office at Buttee College.

Distinguished Alumni Share Words of Wisdom

2018 Distinguished Alumni share their advice for graduating seniors and young alums.

President Hutchinson looks at a book with a kindergarten student

Better Together: Butte County Educators Unite for Common Cause

The Butte County Promise ensures that all students meeting enrollment criteria for Butte College and Chico State will be provided the opportunity to earn certification or a degree. In addition to affording them an exceptional education, the hope is to better develop a well-educated workforce to sustain the economy of the county and the North State.