Rolling Toward History

John Weltzien (B.A., ’76) helped lead Colorado State to the first collegiate national bowling championship before embarking on a globe-spanning career as a professional bowler. More than 50 years later, the Hall of Fame bowler reflects on competition, perseverance, and the lifelong Ram Pride that still hangs above his bowling lane every Monday night.

Catalyst Go Program to support six interdisciplinary research teams in pursuit of large, high-impact funding opportunities

Six interdisciplinary teams from across Colorado State University will leverage internal funding and engagement support from the Office of the Vice President for Research to better pursue large, center-scale funding opportunities.

Never Be Afraid to Ask

A simple piece of advice from a CSU professor changed the course of John McCurdy’s (B.A., ’84) life. Decades later, that lesson continues to shape the way he teaches, leads, and inspires the next generation.

CSU Faculty Authors: Associate Professor of Theatre Erin Carignan’s first book wins prestigious United States Institute of Theatre Technology award

Erin Carignan, an associate professor of theatre in the College of Liberal Arts’ School of Music, Theatre and Dance, has been awarded the 2026 Oscar G. Brockett Golden Pen Award from the United States Institute of Theatre Technology. This award is given annually to “an outstanding publication in the field of design and production for the performing arts.”