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Building Success for Foster Youth
Inspired by her Chico experience, Carol Lane’s legacy gift ensures former foster youth continue to find opportunity, community, and success through PATH Scholars.
Supporting Students With Disabilites
Alumnus Devin Potter turned his experience with dyslexia into motivation—and now he’s giving back to Chico State’s Accessibility Resource Center to support future Wildcats.
Chico State Legend Gives Back
Former Chico State basketball star Jalen McFerren and his wife Easton have established the McFerren Scholarship to support Wildcat student-athletes and carry on the legacy of the “McFerren Miracle.” Continue Reading
Cancer Pioneer Found Spark at Chico State
He once studied biology at Chico State. Now William Carroll is saving lives through cancer research and clinical care that gives children hope.
A Legacy of Learning and Leadership
From students to lifelong advocates, Stuart and Kimi Casillas continue to shape Chico State through service, philanthropy, and unwavering Wildcat pride.
Building the Future Of Agriculture
A Chico State alum with a big vision, Jay Gilbert turned a lifelong love of agriculture into a legacy now shaping future generations.
The Guerrero Family's Leadership-Level Support
Doug and Kelly Guerrero are building futures at Chico State through leadership, mentorship, and transformational support for students.
Donors Help Restore BCCER After Park Fire
More than 400 donors came together in an unprecedented show of support, contributing $281,531 to the Big Chico Creek Ecological Reserve Emergency Fund.
Access and Art at the Heart of Campus
Tucked inside the Arts and Humanities Building, the trio of galleries (the Janet Turner Print Museum, the Jacki Headley University Art Gallery, and the A Gallery) has become the campus’s creative heartbeat.
$240K in Funding Will Propel Hands-On Learning
The University Foundation awarded funds for 23 projects and programs across Chico State to enhance research, increase hands-on learning, and support student success.
Endownment Propels Next Generation of Child Development Research
Together, Bradley Glanville and Kris Zappettini are advancing child development research by funding faculty inquiry and lifelong learning.
Breaking Ground on World Class Human ID Lab
When completed, the new 28,600-square-foot facility will replace the existing laboratory and enable the team to meet local, state, and national demand for its services. Continue Reading
