CSU interns tackle real work for Colorado local governments
Backlogged grant reports. A 20,000-row data project. A dashboard that changed a meeting. This summer, 15 CSU interns did real work for Colorado communities.
Open call for art inspired by Green & Gold Initiative
The Green & Gold Initiative is looking for students, alumni and faculty to help tell the story of five years of transformative learning at CSU through a special exhibition.
Fat Squirrel Week 2026: Big personalities, bushy tails and the power of voting
Colorado State University’s favorite furry competitors returned to the spotlight Oct. 6-13 for Warner College of Natural Resources’ third annual Fat Squirrel Week, where eight campus squirrels competed for the coveted title of CSU’s fattest squirrel.
Researchers seeking children with autism for music therapy study
Researchers in the Department of Occupational Therapy and Music Therapy Program are recruiting children with autism for a study examining how music therapy affects brain responses, sensory processing and attention.
Democracy and the midterms: Highlighting CSU’s role in advancing our nation’s democratic principles
The College of Liberal Arts will host its annual Democracy Summit Oct. 26-27 on campus. This Special Report will preview the event and will go beyond that to explore ways CSU faculty and students contribute to and strengthen our nation’s core governing principles. The package reinforces one of the university’s top priorities: promoting a healthy democracy.
Becoming America: Rose Wollman’s new music explores belonging, identity and the many stories of America
The album brings together newly commissioned works by five composers whose perspectives challenge listeners to think beyond traditional narratives of citizenship and belonging.
Beyond the ballot box: How pop culture is reshaping politics and democracy
How does pop culture influence politics? CSU researchers explore how social media, podcasts, influencers and AI are changing democracy and political engagement.
CSU Democracy Summit: Journalist Amy Goodman joins the summit Oct. 27 for a documentary screening and live Q&A
CSU’s Democracy Summit returns Oct. 26-27 with two days of free events exploring politics, pop culture, artificial intelligence and civic engagement. Highlights include a keynote on AI and democracy, conversations with judges and a documentary screening followed by a live Q&A with journalist Amy Goodman.
Congratulations to Distinguished William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award Recipient, Kathleen Pitre
Kathleen Pitre (B.A., ’00; M.S., ’04) has built an extraordinary career by pairing strategic communication with executive leadership, rising to lead one of the world’s largest beverage packaging businesses. A lifetime member of the CSU Alumni Association, Pitre’s support for the University extends beyond her professional accomplishments through leadership, service, and philanthropy.
From CAM to Dinger
Brady O’Neill turned four years as CSU’s beloved CAM the Ram into a career in professional sports. After graduation, he traded green and gold for purple as the Colorado Rockies’ Dinger and today serves as the team’s assistant director of marketing.