Democracy and the midterms: Highlighting CSU’s role in advancing our nation’s democratic principles

The College of Liberal Arts will host its annual Democracy Summit Oct. 26-27 on campus. This Special Report will preview the event and will go beyond that to explore ways CSU faculty and students contribute to and strengthen our nation’s core governing principles. The package reinforces one of the university’s top priorities: promoting a healthy democracy.

CSU Commencement 2026

In this package, meet the Outstanding Graduates, find University-wide Commencement details, the back story about 2026 commencement speaker and Olympian Hunter Powell and insights from speakers dating back to the first graduation held on campus.

Democracy in Action

In this Special Report, SOURCE looks at how the university strengthens democracy through its teaching, research and community engagement. It’s a critical role for a land-grant school known as “Democracy’s College in the Centennial State.”