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U.S. News & World Report Ranks CSU, Chico High in Survey for Online Instruction
California State University, Chico ranked high in faculty credentials and training in U.S. News & World Report’s assessment of online programs. The magazine ranked national private and public universities that responded to surveys in three areas: Faculty Credentials and Training, Student Services and Technology and Student Engagement and Assessment. Read more...
Program Will Enhance Physical Education in South Butte County Schools
The Center for Nutrition and Activity Promotion at California State University, Chico has received a highly competitive $623,863 U.S. Department of Education grant to enhance physical education programs and reduce rates of overweight students in Oroville and Palermo school districts. Read more...
Faculty Select Peers for 2011–2012 Outstanding Awards
The Faculty Recognition and Support Committee, California State University, Chico, has made its selections for the outstanding professor, teacher, service, advisor and mentor awards for 2011–2012. These awards are the highest awards within the University and especially valued because the awardees are nominated by their peers and selected by a faculty committee. Read more...
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Attend the Chico State Expo 125!
To help Chico State celebrate its 125th anniversary in 2012, the campus is hosting a community open house on Saturday, April 14, from 1-5 p.m. Everyone is invited. The central meeting point is Colusa Hall. For more information and to RSVP, click on the graphic above.
Give a Little
Staff Council sponsors monthly Blood Drives. See here for details.
Conversations on Diversity
The Office of Diversity and Inclusion sponsors Conversations on Diversity throughout the academic year. Read more...
Top Collegiate Fundraiser
CSU, Chico was the top collegiate fundraiser for the 4th year in a row for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. In 2010 Chico celebrated being the fastest school to reach $1 million in donations.
A Green College
Chico State made The Princeton Review’s “Guide to Green Colleges” in 2011.
Chico State Facts
The 800–acre University Farm offers labs in beef, swine, and sheep production; ag mechanics; orchard management, crops, soils, and sustainable agriculture.
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Chico State Facts
Nearly 100 percent of Chico’s construction management grads are hired after graduation, by some of the largest firms in the country.
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Model United Nations
Chico State’s 2011 Model United Nations delegation was named an Outstanding Delegation and won the award for Outstanding Position Papers.
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Chico State students have won “Best Animation” nine times and the coveted “Best in Show” four times at the CSU Media Arts Festival.
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NCAA Championships
Since 1998, Chico State’s athletic teams have won 99 NCAA Championship berths, 40 CCAA titles, 24 West Region titles, and 15 National titles.
Chico State Facts
Chico State has over 200 student organizations, including fraternities, sororities and special interest, social, and professional groups.
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Chico State Facts
School Mascot: Wildcat
School Colors: Cardinal and White
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