Behind the prices: A look at the cost of fast food on campus
While many students assume food on campus comes at a premium, a recent comparison of menu prices at Colorado State University suggests that it may not always be the case.
CSU commencement ceremonies to be held May 15-16
Colorado State University will celebrate the achievements of more than 6,000 graduates during its Spring 2026 Commencement, set May 15-16. The university will welcome about 40,000 family members, friends and supporters to Fort Collins for commencement events throughout the weekend.
CSU President’s Art Prize winners display work at Magnolia House
The inaugural juried art initiative was created to spotlight the creative work of CSU students and alumni. In addition to earning a cash prize, the winning submissions are displayed at Magnolia House, the residence of CSU President Amy Parsons.
Nina McConigley’s novel selected for National Book Festival
‘How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder’ will represent Wyoming at the 2026 National Book Festival this August in Washington D.C. as the state’s adult selection for the “Great Reads from Great Places” program.
Environmental economist Edward Barbier elected to prestigious National Academy of Sciences
A leading figure in the field of environmental economics, Barbier joins 13 CSU faculty who have been elected to the prestigious organization over the years.
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2026
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of our outstanding faculty and staff for 2026.
CSU System Board of Governors welcomes Kayla Garcia, president and CEO of Girls, Inc. of Metro Denver
Kayla Garcia, a nonprofit leader who was educated at Colorado State University, grew up in Pueblo, and holds deep ties to the state of Colorado, was named to the Colorado State University System Board of Governors, following confirmation by the Colorado General Assembly on April 27. Garcia, an alumna of CSU, is president and CEO of Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, where she leads a youth-serving organization serving more than 3,000 girls annually.
CSU’s Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities Announces 2026-2027 Faculty Fellows
The Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities at Colorado State University has named four faculty members as Faculty Fellows for 2026-2027: Maura Velazquez Castillo, Johnny Plastini, Nabile Galván Garcia, and Sarah Cooper.
Sociology Professor Tara Opsal named William E. Morgan Endowed Chair in the College of Liberal Arts
Tara Opsal, a professor and current chair of the Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts, has been named the William E. Morgan Endowed Chair in the College. A nationally respected public sociologist, Opsal advances community-engaged reform in the criminal legal system, examining how it produces harm and inequality and developing pathways for change. She is also the director of the Criminal Justice and Victimization Institute at Colorado State University. As Morgan Chair, Opsal will use dedicated time and resources to expand CJVI as a hub for community-engaged, interdisciplinary justice research across Colorado.
CSU’s Creative Writing MFA program: poetry, prose and the art of mentorship
With a small cohort size and opportunities for mentorship, the program has produced award-winning alumni who are thriving in their literary careers.