For Alta Compton, a history alumna from Colorado State University, passion for helping others and a versatile skill set developed in college guided her to find a meaningful and unexpected career.
When Chelsea Stockton graduated from CSU in 2012 with a double-major in journalism and media communications as well as photography, she knew that photography was at the forefront of what she wanted to do with her professional career.
Shelby Williams always wanted to become a teacher. After walking across the stage in 2007 with her diploma and a degree in art history, she planned to attend graduate school to earn a master’s degree in early childhood education. However, life took an unexpected turn when Williams’ mother fell ill, and Williams returned home to help take care of her.
Robbie Myers (’82) epitomizes the power of a liberal arts degree: using the rigor and depth of a specific discipline, with critical communication skills, creativity in problem-solving, and flexibility to navigate the complexities (and, at times, ambiguities) of the professional world.
The Honorable Dennis Graham (B.A. Philosophy ’68) has established an esteemed professional legacy focused on integrity and service that has impacted CSU students, alumni, and law professionals alike.
How can a music performance degree prepare you for an exciting career as a SWAT officer? Just ask Danny Canete (B.A. Music, ’04), who took lessons learned through his degree in music performance to make a meaningful impact on his community and far beyond.
As a print journalist, author, screenwriter, and now as a faculty member in the Department of Journalism and Media Communications, David Freed made a meaningful impact on the field of journalism and the lives of many.
College is a time to discover: discover what captivates you, what intrigues your curiosities, and what ultimately piques your interests. With so many majors available, figuring out the best fit is often the most difficult part for incoming students. For Colorado native Cody Linderholm (’12), the process was no different.
One might not expect faculty from the English and art departments to team-teach a course on energy, but that’s exactly what’s been happening this semester in a new College of Liberal Arts seminar at Colorado State University.
Jeremy Holm has performed on stages all over the world, and he has roles in two of the country’s most popular television series: House of Cards and Mr. Robot. But while the depth and breadth of the roles played by Holm is certainly impressive, one of his best acting jobs took place three decades ago, far from any stage, when he tagged along with a friend who was registering for classes at Colorado State University.
