Dr. Cheryl Maglischo
Professor, Physical Education

Cheryl Maglischo touched the hearts and souls of many people. Through her love for learning, she helped thousands of students achieve their undergraduate and master’s degrees in the area of biomechanics. Students she helped along the way have commented that Cheryl was very knowledgeable, enthusiastic, kind, and giving. She encouraged students and faculty alike to strive to be the best that they could be.

Dr. Maglischo achieved a long and distinguished career as an educator, mentor, author and researcher. She was a professor in the Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science at Chico State for 30 years. She taught courses in biomechanics and research at both the undergraduate and graduate levels, and she chaired hundreds of master’s theses and projects. In 1995, she retired as a full professor and immediately was awarded emeritus status for her years of outstanding and distinguished service to the deparment and university.

Dr. Cheryl Maglischo left a strong legacy of the pursuit of knowledge and the love for learning. In honor of her memory, the Department of Physical Education and Exercise Science named the biomechanics lab in her honor. The lab will continue to honor her legacy well by fostering student learning through the use of scientific equipment and hands-on instructional and research activities.