Chico State Alumni Association

The beauty of Chico State is found in every corner of campus, from the creek to the towering trees. And sometimes, it's nestled among the branches. 🦉

Several years ago, Steve (Biological Sciences, '88) and Gina (Social Science, '89) Snider discovered a pair of great horned owls nesting on campus. Since then, they've become unofficial ambassadors for the owl family, sharing binoculars, answering questions, and introducing students, alumni, families, and visitors to the resident owls they affectionately named Maple and Art.

This spring, the arrival of owlets gave even more people a reason to stop, look up, and experience the wonder.

"It's nice to be able to share a natural moment with people," Steve says. "And it's even better that it's on this beautiful campus."

Read more about the Sniders and Chico State's beloved campus owls on Chico State Today:
🔗https://today.csuchico.edu/campus-owls/

🎓 135 years ago today on June 20th, Chico Normal School celebrated its first graduating class in 1891! Chico Normal School was a teacher-training institution, opening in 1889. What eventually evolved into Chico State today, started with only 90 students and 5 faculty members.

📸 Photo of the graduating class of 1891 from the John Nopel Photograph Collection at CSU, Chico Special Collections, SC50707.

Commencement re-CAP! 🎓

One of our favorite graduation traditions? Seeing how Wildcats turn their caps into mini masterpieces. From inspiring messages to creative designs, these grads understood the assignment.

Swipe through some of our favorites and give your favorite a ❤️!

The Chico State alumni gear you've been asking for is finally here! 🎉 We're excited to announce our new exclusive online collection, created in partnership with Chico-based, alumni-owned Upper Park Clothing.

Featuring campus-inspired apparel and gear, including several designs by alum Jacob Davenport ('22), the collection celebrates the places and traditions that make Chico State special.

Best of all, every purchase also gives back, with Alumni Association proceeds supporting our scholarship program.

Browse the collection here: https://arroyomfg.com/collections/chico-state?ls=DYUUi_x-KPkqRDp5Hn1JF

When Joy Orlando (Psychology, '26) lost her eyesight due to complications from type 1 diabetes just months after becoming a mother, returning to college meant rethinking everything.

After learning braille, she enrolled at Chico State and later faced one of her toughest academic challenges: learning intricate brain structures in a biological psychology course. With support from her professor and Chico State's Accessibility Resource Center, tactile and braille-labeled brain models helped make the material accessible.

This May, Joy crossed the Commencement stage as a Chico State graduate—a testament to her determination and the power of accessible education. We are so proud to welcome her to the Wildcat alumni family! 🎓🎉

Learn more on Chico State Today: https://today.csuchico.edu/braille-labelled-brain-models-make-lab-accessible-to-psychology-student-who-lost-eyesight/