Outstanding Grad: Zoe Meireles
Zoe Meireles is recognized as an outstanding graduate for their ability to bridge the classroom and the “real world”, sharing about how histories of colonialism have impacted their own family.
Outstanding Grads
Outstanding Grad: Bemnet Tefera
Bemnet Tefera is recognized as an outstanding graduate for her commitment to equity and social justice in the CSU community.
Outstanding Grad: Kristy Ornelas
Kristy Ornelas is recognized as an outstanding graduate for her commitment to amplifying DEISJ values in her scholarship and applied work.
Outstanding Grad: Marcus Zacarias
Marcus Zacarias is recognized as an outstanding graduate in the College of Liberal Arts for his dedication to serving the CSU community.
Outstanding Grad: Abi Tekeste
Abi Tekeste is recognized as an outstanding graduate for her dedication to learning about herself and her community.
Outstanding Grad: Lauren Hennessey
Lauren Hennessey is recognized as an outstanding graduate for her instrumental role in the Ram Stories Symposium.
College of Liberal Arts Latest News
CSU student helps secure new state law on water quality in mobile home parks
A Colorado State University student has played a key role in securing new regulations to protect water quality in mobile home parks – after learning that elevated levels of lead were found in the water at the mobile home park where she lives.
CSU celebrates the largest graduating class of online learners
The 514 CSU Online students who graduated this spring are the University’s largest class of distance grads, topping last year’s record by 11%
Pack the park: CSU friends welcome to attend July 30 Rams at the Rockies
On Sunday, July 30, all CSU fans are invited to see the Colorado Rockies hopefully light up the Oakland A’s at Coors Field during the 2023 Rams at the Rockies game.
Photo slideshow: Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies
More than 5,000 Colorado State University graduates received their degrees May 12-14 during CSU's spring commencement ceremonies.
Outstanding Graduates: Spring 2023
Commitment. Persistence. Resiliency. The Class of 2023 represents the very best of Colorado State University, displaying courage in the face of adversity in the pursuit of their degrees. Meet just a few of the outstanding students from CSU’s eight colleges who are graduating this spring.
Q&A: CSU expert discusses coronation of King Charles, and what’s next for the British monarchy
A CSU expert on global affairs discussed how the coronation of King Charles will impact the U.K. and world, as well as what it means for the future of the British monarchy.
College of Liberal Arts Community
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.
CSU’s Ed Barbier’s call to climate action for the G7 Summit featured in 'Nature'
CSU School of Global and Environmental Sustainability Senior Scholar Ed Barbier urges world leaders to take “swift and decisive” action.
Alumni Spotlight: Lucy Lawrence (B.A. ’21) prepares for a future career in compassionate care
English alumna Lucy Lawrence (’21) believes good medicine begins with holding space for people's stories. As she prepares to enter her first year of medical school, she shared why studying art and literature is an invaluable foundation for a career in healthcare.
Thinking toward a thriving planet: Notes from the field
Exploratory students in IU180 head to Red Feather Lakes to explore the natural world, relationships with others and themselves through a horse packing trip.
Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity winners announced
Colorado State University undergraduates recently showcased a range of scholarly work across disciplines at the annual Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity showcase hosted by CSU’s Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry.
Case closed: CSU criminologist retires after 35 years investigating society's dark side
Sociology Professor Prabha Unnithan spent more than three decades researching the behavioral and theoretical aspects of criminal behavior and the criminal justice system.
Research & Creative Scholarship
Notes from a novelist: Q&A with Ann Claycomb, author of "Silenced"
As director of faculty recognition, Ann Claycomb works to elevate our faculty. Now, we recognize her work. Read about how her background shaped the writing of her new novel “Silenced.”
Beyond digging in the dirt: CSU researcher uses geophysical, digital exploration to investigate North America’s first city
Geoarchaeologist Ed Henry and colleagues received a $312K NSF grant to investigate the mounds at Cahokia, the largest and most influential urban settlement of the Mississippian culture in 1050 C.E., using magnetometry instruments that are non-invasive and non-destructive.
Spring Book Round-Up: English faculty publish new works of fiction, memoir, scholarship, and more
Looking for new books to bask in while the weather warms up? Spruce up your spring reading list with several recently published books by professors in CSU’s Department of English.
Center for Public Deliberation students take on the future of democracy in 2023 National Student Dialogue
Last month, two student interns with CSU’s Center for Public Deliberation were invited to the annual Stavros Niarchos Foundation Ithaca Initiative National Student Dialogue in Wilmington, Delaware. The National Student Dialogue launched in 2022 to engage students, faculty, and academic staff in developing civil discourse tools and skills to utilize at their universities nationwide.
Balancing the economic wins, losses from the reintroduction of wolves
CSU's Regional Economic Development Institute estimates that the benefits to those who voted “yes” on wolf reintroduction will be about $115 million per year, more than 50 times the estimated government spending for ranchers experiencing losses due to predation.
The Audit: From environmental disasters to eco-grief — CSU's Center for Environmental Justice aims to find sustainable ground
Co-founder Stephanie Malin talks about the center’s research into cases of environmental injustice, what impact a renewed focus from the current political administration could have, and how to turn climate grief and fatigue into hope and action.
Events
Race Amity Day celebrates racial diversity in Northern Colorado June 11
Two CSU faculty members will speak at the Race Amity Day celebration on Sunday, June 11.
‘Tour Tuesdays’ return to CSU June 13 with 28 behind-the-scenes options
Originally launched in June 2022, the six-week series is back with 28 behind-the-scenes and backstage looks at various parts of campus.
GAMA celebrates local artist’s independent vision in solo exhibition
The solo exhibition features the signature style of painter, draughtsman and printmaker Don Vogl.
Graduating Master of Fine Arts students showcase work in museum exhibition, local pop-up
The show features art by Vicente Delgado, Samantha Hamilton and Leila Malekadeli at the Gregory Allicar Museum of Art and a pop-up exhibition at Foothills Mall, along with artist talks as part of MFA Speaks.
‘Spring Fling’ events offer something for everyone at CSU April 21-23
April 21-23 will be a big weekend at Colorado State University.
The Conversation
What really started the American Civil War?
The U.S. citizenship test – which immigrants must pass before becoming citizens of the United States – has this question: “Name one problem that led to the Civil War.”
‘The Diplomat’ negotiates expectations – and myths – about gender, power and politics
Few people would have predicted that a loquacious drama about a woman foreign service professional would have been Netflix’s next big hit.
Can China broker peace in Yemen – and further Beijing’s Middle East strategy in the process?
After nearly a decade of grinding conflict, Yemen looks to be inching toward a peace deal.
Rural Americans aren’t included in inflation figures – and for them, the cost of living may be rising faster
When the Federal Reserve convenes at the end of January 2023 to set interest rates, it will be guided by one key bit of data: the U.S. inflation rate.
College of Liberal Arts Magazine
Lenses of the Liberal Arts: Perception
Perception is the process by which we perceive, interpret and make sense of the world around us, building on and through our senses and mental faculties. By studying perception in the context of the liberal arts, we can gain new insights into how we experience and interpret the world, and how we make sense of our place within it. Read more in the Spring 2023 issue of the College of Liberal Arts Magazine.
Applying Learning to Life
Internships are one way that we teach our students to both think and do. As the 21st century progresses, both forms of knowledge are as important as ever, both to individuals and to society. Read stories about liberal arts internships in the Winter 2022 issue of the College of Liberal Arts Magazine.
Thinkers, Makers, and Leaders of Tomorrow
Graduate students provide teaching, research, creative artistry, and other support to the College of Liberal Arts and to CSU. Learn more about graduate students in CLA in the Spring 2022 issue of the College of Liberal Arts Magazine.
Navigating Borders
A border can be so many different things and have so many different implications once it is drawn. Borders define culture, opportunity, and identity. Some borders are visible and tangible while others are conceptual and symbolic. Learn more about how the liberal arts helps us navigate the borders in our lives in the Winter 2021 issue of the College of Liberal Arts Magazine.