BSS Faculty Colloquium
Thursday, November 10, 2022
4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Colusa Hall, Room 100A/B and livestream
Behavioral and Social Sciences Distinguished Alumni
2013 Distinguished Alumni
Rear Admiral Robert L. Toney
BA Social Sciences, Class of 1957
Honor Year: 2013
Current Position:
Retired Rear Admiral
Rear Admiral Robert L. Toney was commissioned as an ensign in the United States Navy in 1957. Admiral Toney’s naval career spanned 34 years. He commanded four organizations with the Navy and received numerous honors and decorations including the Defense Meritorious Medal, the Navy Meritorious Service Medal with Oakleaf Cluster, and the Vietnam Service Medal. He completed NATO Defense College in Rome, and the National and International Security Course at Harvard University. He holds honorary doctorates from National Defense University and Golden Gate University. Admiral Toney retired from the military in 1994 and moved from a life devoted to public service to a life devoted to community service. He has served on several boards including the CSU, Chico Advisory Board.