School of Social Work

Student/Alumni Spotlight

A page to recognize some of the amazing Social Work students who have graduated or are currently in our programs and their accomplishments.

Featured:

Our story on Blake Ellis (MSW, 2021) was published. Remarkable job Blake!(opens in new window).....Another article on Blake's Forest Therapy!(opens in new window)

Check Out the Outstanding Graduating Student story on Selena Thao (BSW, 2022) on Chico State Today!(opens in new window)

Social Work is proud of graduate Yulisa Castaneda (MSW, 2022) for receiving the prestigious Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship!(opens in new window)

An article written by Social Work student Leticia Mejia (MSW, in progress 2024). Way to go Leticia!(opens in new window)

Social Work is proud of graduate student Stephanie Gaito (MSW, in progress 2023) for receiving the prestigious Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship!(opens in new window)

An article about Bekah Qualls (MSW, 2021) and the creation of the Qualls Footnotes Endowed Scholarship. Amazing work Bekah!(opens in new window)

Join Social Work in celebrating Dawn Frank (Women’s Studies, 2005; MSW, 2015) as 2022's Outstanding MPP of the Year. Fantastic job Dawn!(opens in new window)

"A place to call home" - An article about all of the wonderful alumni staff at Chico State's Basic Needs Project’s Rapid Re-housing program.(opens in new window)

"Thorpe Leads Throng of Chico State Alumni Caring for Community Youth in Crisis" - An article about Michele Thorpe (MA, Social Work, ’22) and her inspiring work on the CARE Team.(opens in new window)

An article about the amazing 2024's Lt. Rawlins Merit Scholarship Recipient Letty Mejia (MSW, in progress 2024), where she talks about her past experiences and accomplishments as a student and her community involvement with Spanish-speaking services, immigrant families, and immigration.(opens in new window)