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.
First-generation students – the first in their families to earn university degrees – are at the very heart of Colorado State University’s founding land-grant mission: educating the children of working-class families with the aim of boosting the economy and quality of life.
All three Colorado State University campuses saw enrollment increases this year, with notable gains among Colorado residents and students from rural areas.
“While we welcome debate, dialogue and peaceful protest, we will not tolerate threats, intimidation or acts of violence. Our first responsibility is to ensure the safety of every member of this community.”
In a year when federal and state budget challenges related to higher education are making headlines on a regular basis, Colorado State University donors stood up to support the university at unprecedented levels.
He was the commencement speaker at the first University-wide Commencement since 1998, held in Canvas Stadium before an audience of more than 3,000 graduates and nearly 30,000 audience members.
For the first time in 27 years, Colorado State University will host a University-wide Commencement at Canvas Stadium, celebrating almost 5,000 graduating students.
Colorado State University will confer an estimated 4,780 degrees at Canvas Stadium on May 16, marking the first time since 1998 that a University-wide Commencement has been held.
