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Student media celebrating prominent alumni in ‘Cord of Honor Inaugural Class’ April 5
The Rocky Mountain Student Media Corporation will host an event on April 5 to celebrate a group of nine prominent alumni who have had trailblazing media careers after working in student media at CSU.
Pulitzer Prize winner to visit campus during CSU’s Year of Democracy and Civic Engagement
The Miami Herald’s Sarah Blaskey will speak at 3 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 28, in the Behavioral Sciences Building, Room 103. Her talk is open to the university community.
Best Teacher Awards: Celebrating CSU’s best teachers
The Best Teacher Awards celebration is set for March 26 in the Lory Student Center Theatre.
CSU College of Liberal Arts Dean Ben Withers leaves large impact
After eight years at CSU, the College of Liberal Arts dean heads to Iowa State University as dean of the College of Arts and Sciences.
Insights Speaker Series: Engaged scholarship and artistry
As part of the Insights Speaker Series, four CLA faculty speak on their work in engaged scholarship and artistry.
The elk rut is underway: How do you stop people from being that ‘idiot tourist?’
Two CSU professors shared their insights about the elk rut and how to observe nature without being an idiot.
Soil health movement takes root in Colorado
Researchers in CSU’s Department of Soil and Crop Sciences are partnering with the new Saving Tomorrow’s Agricultural Resources (STAR) program to help Colorado farmers and ranchers improve their land for future generations.
Bone reveals possible cannibalism among ancient relatives of humans
The analytical method behind this discovery was created by CSU paleoanthropologist Michael Pante, who studies feeding behavior of early humans.
2023 Distinguished Alumni Awards announced
Colorado State University and the CSU Alumni Association annually recognize outstanding alumni who have excelled in their time after graduation and are making significant contributions to their professions, communities and alma mater.
AI: The good, the bad and the future
Colorado State University scientists and educators are working to develop “trustworthy” AI to solve grand challenges and train the next generation on how to use this powerful tool to benefit society.
What does AI mean for higher ed? It’s complicated
How will AI affect the way we learn and the way we interact with one another, and how can it be used in the classroom to benefit students? These are questions educators everywhere are grappling...
CLA Alumni Spotlight: Katrina Leibee (’22)
With degrees in Political Science and Journalism, Katrina Leibee (’22) uses writing to shape our society as a social media editor.
CSU journalism faculty produce Rocky Mountain PBS doc on wildfires
The documentary — “CO-Existing with Wildfire” — was produced by Jesse Grace and Steven Weiss, faculty members in CSU’s Department of Journalism and Media Communication. The 30-minute documentary is now available to watch at rmpbs.org.
CSU student documentary filmmakers to showcase their work on Rocky Mountain PBS
Student documentary filmmakers from Tree Stump Films will get a chance to showcase their work to the Rocky Mountain region and beyond this August on Rocky Mountain PBS.
Saving the mysterious piñon pines of Owl Canyon
A pine grove in Owl Canyon is 150 miles away from the next closest stand of piñons. So, how the heck did it get there?
A case of cannibalism?
Smithsonian, CSU researchers uncover how humans’ relatives butchered one another 1.45 million years ago.
CLA Alumni Spotlight: Dillon Thomas (‘14)
How does someone win an Emmy? For Journalism and Media Communications alumnus Dillon Thomas (‘14), it was hard work at CSU.
Filming Blind: CSU alumna pursues her passion after losing her sight
Steve Weiss documents alumna Taylor Aguilar’s journey in filmmaking after she becomes blind, helping to break down barriers about disability in film.
Outstanding Grad: Lauren Hennessey
Lauren Hennessey is recognized as an outstanding graduate for her instrumental role in the Ram Stories Symposium.
Outstanding Grad: Kailey Pickering
Kailey Pickering is recognized as an outstanding graduate for her role of as editor in chief of College Avenue Magazine.