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 research funding remains consistent year over year with continued focus on impact

CSU’s sponsored project expenditures – a standard barometer of university research activity – exceeded $613 million in the 2025-2026 fiscal year. That is only a 1% decrease from the record-setting level the year prior and reflects a robust scientific enterprise that continues to place the university among the top research institutions in the country. CSU’s sponsored project expenditures have climbed steadily over the past decade, starting at $332 million in fiscal year 2016 – an 85% increase.

Catalyst Go Program to support six interdisciplinary research teams in pursuit of large, high-impact funding opportunities

Six interdisciplinary teams from across Colorado State University will leverage internal funding and engagement support from the Office of the Vice President for Research to better pursue large, center-scale funding opportunities.