Green and Gold Wherever She Goes – Ellie Martinez Announced as Albert C. Yates Student Leadership Award Winner

Ellie Martinez (B.S., ’23) is a soon-to-be new alumna who truly shows what it means to live the values that makes Colorado State University great. She’s also this year’s Albert C. Yates Award winner and newest CSU Alumni Association Life Member.

Alum, CBS4 anchor Benemann’s retirement party to benefit CSU journalism scholarships

Jim Benemann, one of Colorado State University’s most prominent alumni in Colorado media, is retiring from his position as CBS4 anchor this month, and he has chosen CSU’s Department of Journalism and Media Communication as one of the fundraising recipients featured at his upcoming retirement celebration.

New CSU alumna launches into the film industry

Transitioning from a high schooler to a professional wasn’t easy for Jennifer, but she credits CSU for providing an environment that supports students through this challenging time. “What made CSU stand out to me was the abundance of resources that CSU programs provided. I also had fantastic professors who not only cared about my academics but my personal well-being,” she says.

From CSU to CEO: Diane Christman (’85) credits communication degree for career success

As CEO today, Diane still finds herself relying on lessons she first learned as an undergraduate at CSU. She cites key skills like critical thinking, collaboration, public speaking, and writing as ones she first honed in CSU classrooms and upon which she was able to build her successful career.