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.”
Elements of pornography have worked their way into political campaigning to both pervert and promote a democratic community. Professor Karrin Vasby Anderson in the Department of Communication Studies explains the trend and the reasons for it.
Through RAMp UP, CSU students with junior or senior standing can begin graduate-level coursework before completing their bachelor’s degrees, helping them build confidence, save time and gain momentum toward graduate credentials.
CSU political science professor Peter Harris has been named a 2026 research fellow with the Modern War Institute at the United States Military Academy, a competitive, remote appointment recognizing his expertise in international security and U.S. foreign policy.
With the approach of 2026 midterm elections in November, Professor Kyle Saunders in the Department of Political Science answers questions on the topics of elections, voter trust and political behavior.
The 2026 College of Liberal Arts awards are announced.
Ed Barbier, a University Distinguished Professor of economics at Colorado State University, has been honored with the 2026 Planet Earth Award hosted by the Alliance of World Scientists. He is the first economist to win the award.
Colorado State University’s College of Liberal Arts is a vibrant community of artists, thinkers, storytellers, and scientists who examine the human experience. In a special podcast version of our Liberal Arts Magazine, our faculty share their areas of expertise and talk about why their work matters in our world today.
Simone Ross (B.A., ’04; MBA, ’14) is redefining what leadership looks like. From scaling complex organizations to delivering a powerful TEDx talk on authentic leadership, Ross blends operational strategy with a deeply human lens. Now CEO of the Colorado Women’s Chamber of Commerce, she challenges traditional corporate culture and encourages leaders – especially women – to show up fully and unapologetically.
Through initiatives like the Mountains and Plains Thriving Communities Collaborative, the Center for Environmental Justice has supported more than 200 rural and tribal communities by connecting them with resources, expertise, and funding opportunities to help their projects thrive.
