CHADRON – Dr. Peter Kopp will be the featured speaker in a Chadron State College Galaxy Series talk Tuesday, April 29 at 7 p.m. in the Sandoz Center. His presentation, which is free and open to the public, is titled, Chile Pepper King: Fabián Garcia and the Botany of the Borderlands. Kopp is preparing a book with the same title.

• Date: April 16, 2025
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Social Sciences

CHADRON – Gerardo Vazquez Jr. Of Odessa, Texas, is Chadron State College’s Project Strive/TRiO Student of the Month for April.

• Date: April 18, 2025
• Author: McAye Fegler
• Category: Campus News|Project Strive|Student Awards & Achievements

CHADRON – As Chadron State College prepares to send its 40th group of students on the Justice Studies Study Abroad Program this May, the long-standing tradition of academic and cultural exploration continues to impact alumni. Since 1977, CSC students from a variety of majors have had the opportunity to study, immerse themselves in new cultures, and gain firsthand experience that will stay with them throughout their careers.

• Date: April 29, 2025
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Campus News|Essential Studies|Justice Studies

CHADRON – The Chadron State College Theatre Department will present scenes directed by students on Friday at 7 p.m. and Saturday at 2 p.m. in the Black Box Theater. The show is free and open to the public. Those interested in attending may reserve tickets online. The two scenes are from two comedies by Rich Orloff: Mars Needs Women, but not as Much as Arnold Schecter and Women in Heat. The length of the PG-13 show, will be about 45 minutes, according to Theatre adjunct instructor David Craven.

• Date: April 29, 2025
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Campus News|Theatre

LINCOLN – Governor Jim Pillen has appointed Samantha Hill of Chadron State, Austen Janssen of Peru State, and Robynne McMaster of Wayne State to serve as student trustees on the Board of Trustees of the Nebraska State Colleges. They will serve a one-year term (2025-2026 academic year) and represent the students of the State Colleges.

• Date: April 30, 2025
• Author: NSCS Office
• Category: Campus News|Nebraska State College System

CHADRON – More than 360 Chadron State College students and employees volunteered at 60 job sites April 26 during The Big Event (TBE), an annual day of service that includes painting fences, stairs, and buildings for Chadron residents and businesses. Other tasks included yard work, picking up trash, and cleaning out plant beds. Volunteers also completed indoor activities such as cleaning and organizing at churches and museums.

• Date: April 30, 2025
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Campus News|Student Awards & Achievements|Student Clubs & Organizations

CHADRON – Students enrolled in Dr. Jeffrey Kiiskila’s Environmental Remediation course (BIOL 327) conducted experiments during the Spring 2025 semester studying the environmental impact of ivermectin, a common livestock dewormer, on plant and insect life native to southwestern South Dakota and northwestern Nebraska.

• Date: May 5, 2025
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Campus News|Physical and Life Sciences

CHADRON – Chadron State College will honor 245 candidates for bachelor’s degrees and 65 candidates for master’s degrees Saturday at 10 a.m. at the Chicoine Center.

• Date: May 6, 2025
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Commencement

CHADRON – Graduating Chadron State College seniors were honored Friday during Ivy Day, a traditional event since 1920, sponsored by the Blue Key and Cardinal Key national honor societies.

• Date: May 9, 2025
• Author: College Relations
• Category: Campus News|Commencement|Student Awards & Achievements

CHADRON – Chadron State College students had a positive experience at the Rocky Mountain Psychological Association (RMPA) conference. Dr. Mary Jo Carnot and Dr. Carrie Stiefel, who accompanied the group, said the students came back excited about doing research and possibly establishing a Psi Chi International Honor Society in Psychology at CSC.

• Date: May 7, 2025
• Author: Tena L. Cook
• Category: Campus News|Psychological Sciences