In the College of Liberal Arts, scholarship takes many forms depending on whether you identify as being in the arts, humanities, or the social sciences, or somewhere in between. No matter the form, our research and creative activities result in impactful scholarship.
Through the efforts of the associate dean for research, we offer college-level competitive grants and awards, collaborations with the college and the Office of the Vice President for Research, the Office of Sponsored Programs, and the One Health Institute. And, we offer workshops and brown-bag sessions to help our faculty and students meet their creative research goals.
Message from the Research Associate Dean
Elissa Braunstein
- Associate Dean for Research and Graduate Programs
- Professor of Economics
As the Research Associate Dean (you’ll sometimes hear me called the “RAD”) for the College of Liberal Arts, I am proud to support and advocate for the faculty, students and staff who engage in scholarship as it is uniquely defined here in CLA.
Recent Faculty Stories
History professor selected to Colorado Education Commission
History Assistant Professor selected to Colorado Education Commission.
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CSU’s The Audit: What can horror movies teach us about being human?
Can watching horror movies make us more empathetic? Film researchers Scott Diffrient and Riana Slyter recently spoke on CSU’s The Audit podcast about the benefits of horror, as well as the history of the genre, how it’s evolving and why so many of us love to be scared.
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New funding opportunities available via Sustainable Rural Futures Seed Grants
The Fall 2025 Sustainable Rural Futures Seed Grant Program is a collaborative initiative bringing together the College of Agricultural Sciences, College of Liberal Arts, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, and the Office of the Vice President of Research. This program offers up to $10,000 to support interdisciplinary, community-engaged research that addresses pressing challenges facing rural Colorado.
Read MoreResearch Conversations
Liberal Arts and Health
Associate Professor of Art Paul Flippen and Professor of English Aparna Gollapudi speak to the power of combining image and text to communicate an experience and emotion.
Associate Professor of Music John McGuire and Assistant Professor of Philosophy Domenica Romagni speak about the importance of a holistic approach to learning that puts well-being at the forefront.
On the Pod
Colorado State University’s podcast — The Audit — features conversations with CSU faculty on everything from research to current events. Just as auditing a class provides an opportunity to explore a new subject or field, The Audit allows listeners to explore the latest works from the experts at CSU.
Dive into the unexpected with CSU’s award-winning podcast, The Audit
Created to showcase the groundbreaking research and unique expertise of CSU’s faculty, The Audit invites listeners to sit in on fascinating conversations about topics that shape our world.
CSU’s The Audit: What Hallmark’s holiday movies reveal about America’s love affair with small business owners
CSU film studies professor Kit Hughes examines how the holiday rom-com tropes both reflect and shape economic opinions.
Friendship crisis? Study says it’s quality, not quantity with friendships
A new two-year study led by CSU and the American Friendship Project sheds new light on one of our most important — but least studied — relationships.
Rise of the machines: How is AI changing art?
While AI-generated art doesn’t pose quite the same life-or-death consequences, for some in the art world, it’s seen as just as real of a threat.