Outstanding Grad: Bemnet Tefera
Bemnet Tefera is recognized as an outstanding graduate for her commitment to equity and social justice in the CSU community.
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Outstanding Grad: Lauren Hennessey
Lauren Hennessey is recognized as an outstanding graduate for her instrumental role in the Ram Stories Symposium.
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2023
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty, staff, and volunteers for 2023.
Phi Beta Kappa celebrates 50 years at CSU
This year marks the 50th anniversary of the launch of the Delta chapter of Phi Beta Kappa, Colorado State University’s branch of the nation’s oldest and most respected honor society.
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.
The Audit: CSU’s Prison Agriculture Lab researches the roots, impact of the prison agriculture industry
There are more than 600 prison agricultural programs currently in the United States, but very little data looking at the how, what, and maybe most importantly, why of these programs. Colorado State University's Prison Agriculture Lab is looking to change that. Co-directors Joshua Sbicca and Carrie Chennault talk about the lab's recently published landmark dataset analyzing the different types of current prison agricultural programs, as well as the underlying drivers behind them.
The Audit: Can healing our divided nation start at the dinner table?
CSU Sociology Professor and Food Systems Institute Co-director Michael Carolan spoke to The Audit podcast about his research into food, food systems and building empathy on common ground.
Building Bridges to Better Communities: Sociology PhD candidates use their skills in CSU Extension internships
Working with Grow and Give and the Family Leadership Training Institute respectively, Emilia Ravetta and Milagro Núñez-Solis, both Ph.D. candidates in sociology, connected food pantries with gardeners and youth with opportunities to strengthen their local communities in their CSU Extension summer internships.
Student film festival starts new annual tradition
The Through the Student Lens Film Festival—the first and only film festival created for CSU students and alumni—got its start just as the pandemic forced festivals and events all over the world to go virtual. Thankfully the festival’s founder, Teaching Associate Professor and professional filmmaker Usama Alshaibi, chose to persevere. With the help of dedicated student volunteers and staff, Through the Student Lens (TSL) hosted its first in-person premiere on April 21, 2022 in Eddy Hall.
Clark Building to receive expansion and transformation
After more than 50 years, the most heavily utilized academic building on the Fort Collins main campus is getting a makeover.