In memory: Ann Gill, former dean of the College of Liberal Arts
Ann Gill, former dean of the College of Liberal Arts and passionate supporter of students, passed away on Oct. 24 at 73.
Theatre alum Tara Tolar-Payne to work on the national production of Annie
Colorado State University Theatre alum Tara Tolar-Payne has been named the assistant stage manager for the 2024-2025 North American tour of Annie with Whoopie Goldberg appearing as Miss Hannigan in New York City. The tour begins Nov. 12 with limited runs in Chicago and NYC before embarking on a 20-city run that ends in Los […]
A Life in Radio: Marty Lenz (’90) lives his childhood dream
Ram fan, student-athlete, donor, and radio personality Marty Lenz (’90) receives the College of Liberal Arts Honor Alumnus Award in 2024.
CSU Theatre’s ON THE BRINK Company amplifies marginalized voices through its reading series
CSU Theatre has curated and hosted a reading series of plays that address hot topic themes – issues that have pushed our culture to the brink and reveal new possibilities. The ON THE BRINK Company is a collaboration between professional theatre artists, faculty, students, and alumni exploring works representing underrepresented voices.
Elections and free speech: How CSU is preserving democracy
As a land-grant institution, Colorado State University is committed to defending democracy and preparing its students to be civically-engaged citizens for the rest of their lives.
Trust in elections shapes more than just voter turnout, study reveals
A recent Colorado State University study examining the interplay between trust in the electoral process and political participation has revealed some significant differences between liberals and conservatives.
What the U.S. can learn from Latin America about democracy
CSU Professor Ernesto Sagás talked about the political upsets Latin American democracies have seen in recent years, and what the U.S. can learn from them.
Does the future of democracy depend on Nextdoor?
While it’s best known as the place to list missing pets, sell an old lawn mower or complain about loud neighbors, Nextdoor is also an unexpected place to find more civic-minded — although often far from civil — conversations.
From Joe Rogan to Greg Gutfeld, more conservative comedians are stepping into the spotlight
Comedians have been joking about politics for probably as long as there have been politicians. But in the past few years, there’s been a noticeable shift in political comedy.
How does the Electoral College work, and why does it exist?
Matthew Hitt, an associate professor of political science at Colorado State University, broke down the history of the Electoral College, why it exists and how it works.