Research expenditures top $400 million, in historic first for CSU
Colorado State University’s spending on research activities reached a record $407 million for fiscal year 2020, a 2% increase over last year.
LATEST HEADLINES
CSU innovators break record with 69 new patents in the past year
The new patents were issued to researchers and inventors in six colleges and Facilities Management, through the University’s technology transfer office, CSU Ventures.
CEMML awards bring in $100 million to preserve and conserve U.S. military lands
CEMML works on endangered species protection, watershed restoration, and archeological preservation for the Department of Defense.
CSU researchers pivot, pursue, pioneer COVID-19 projects
Since the start of the coronavirus pandemic, Colorado State University has received more than $16 million in funding for COVID-19 research projects.
New dataset provides county-level exposure numbers for tropical cyclones, human health
A research team has created an open-source data set for epidemiological research on tropical cyclones.
LaserNetUS high-power laser consortium, including CSU, receives $18 million from the U.S. Department of Energy
CSU's Advanced Beam Laboratory, in the Electrical and Computer Engineering department, is part of the LaserNet US network.
Back to the future of climate: new research provides insight into climate change
These data will allow scientists to better assess how our climate might look in the future.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
‘Bait bikes’ lead to arrests of bicycle thieves on campus
Since the start of the program a year ago, CSUPD has made more than 12 felony arrests directly connected to bike thefts on Main Campus.
Chancellor Tony Frank: On voting
Whether you vote out of respect for past sacrifice, or on behalf of a hope for tomorrow, my message this month is simple: If you can vote, vote.
GradShow offers new virtual platform and community this year
All members of the university community are invited to attend the live poster presentations, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. on Nov. 18, to interact with student presenters.
Beware of scams related to COVID-19
Scammers are contacting individuals on campus with COVID-19 ploys, such as offering tests, vaccines or other products.
Free Speech
Chancellor Tony Frank: On voting
Whether you vote out of respect for past sacrifice, or on behalf of a hope for tomorrow, my message this month is simple: If you can vote, vote.
Making a difference: CSU student activism over the decades
Student activism has played a significant role at Colorado State University over the decades, whether it was focused on national politics, civil rights, apartheid, recycling or social justice.
Voting on campus: A decades-long tradition
Take a look at the history of voting on campus from the passage of the 26th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution to the present day.
Capitol interns learn the power of respectful dialogue
CSU undergraduates get a chance to see the inner workings of state legislative politics through semester-long internships at the Capitol in Denver, and the experience can be literally life-changing.
COVID-19
CSU leads study promoting food security during pandemic
As part of a $482,642 grant from the Foundation for Food & Agriculture Research (FFAR), researchers at Colorado State University studied emergency food provisions that serve children and families in five U.S. cities during the pandemic.
Help a student in quarantine or isolation with care-package items
CSU is providing care packages for students during their time spent either in quarantine or in isolation recovering from the virus. And you can help.
CSU scientists work to curb the spread of COVID-19 with targeted testing
The strategy relies on quick identification and isolation of individuals on campus infected with coronavirus.
Older people like President Trump are at more risk from COVID-19 because of how the immune system ages
At 74 years old, Trump is solidly within an age group that’s been hit hard during the coronavirus pandemic.
THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE
From Trump to Trudeau, the escalator is a favorite symbol of political campaigns
In June 2015 Donald Trump rode an escalator into the lobby of Trump Tower in New York City to announce his candidacy for president – an escalator ride that quickly became famous.
The U.S. economy's record swings: Four essential reads
The U.S. economy rebounded from its unprecedented coronavirus plunge in the spring with a record surge over the summer, giving the president some good news just days before Election Day.
When fracking moves into the neighborhood, mental health risks rise
People living near unconventional oil or gas wells report chronic stress and depression related to their uncertainty about environmental and public health risks as well as noise, pollution, and truck traffic.
Will Colorado bring back wolves? It's up to voters
Prop. 114 would require the state to develop and oversee a science-based plan to restore wolves, focused in Western Colorado and initiated by the end of 2023.
RAM FAMILY
C.A.N.S. Around The Oval sets new fundraising record
COVID-19 couldn’t dampen the Colorado State University’s annual drive for the Food Bank for Larimer County — C.A.N.S. Around The Oval.
The Halloween Organ Extravaganza is a virtual go
CSU's popular 15th annual Halloween Organ Extravaganza will be held virtually, with two shows on Halloween night.
CSU encouraging safe public health behaviors Halloween weekend
With COVID-19 cases rising in Larimer County and Fall Break in sight, CSU is encouraging students and the university community to avoid letting their guard down over Halloween weekend.
Video and photos of snow day at CSU
The flakes started falling on Fort Collins late on Oct. 24, and by the time the storm ended on Monday, the area had received more than 14 inches of snow.
Timothy Martin joins the Irrigation Innovation Consortium
New director takes reins of organization as it seeks to fund projects to advance irrigation technology.
Mural lets students know someone is 'Here for You'
A mural made from 800 sticky notes in the window of the Behavioral Sciences Building delivers a message of positivity.
Digitizing the Collegian: Preserving the student voice across the years
CSU librarians have collected copies of each issue of the 'Rocky Mountain Collegian,' but they need to convert paper to pixels to preserve these records of the student voice.
SOURCE SPECIALS
Your Voice. Your Vote. Your Rights.
CSU Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo and CSU Global are working with the Colorado State University System to launch an initiative called Your Voice, Your Vote, Your Rights.
Life in the Time of Corona
Read the stories of Colorado State University amidst the COVID-19 crisis — the faculty, the researchers, the staff, employees and of course the students who are championing the University's rallying cry: "Together. We Continue."
'Why I wear a mask'
Rams take care of Rams at Colorado State University. Meet just a few of our stalwart Rams, and learn why they wear a mask.
State Your Purpose: Campaign for Colorado State University
The $1 billion State Your Purpose: Campaign for Colorado State University has reached the finish line. The eight-year campaign, timed to conclude during CSU’s 150th birthday, raised $1.28 billion.
UNIVERSITY PARTNERSHIPS & INITIATIVES
New CSU campus in Denver fully under construction, will open in 2022
The CSU System breaks ground on Hydro — the final of three buildings at its CSU Spur campus that is being constructed as part of the future National Western Center.
Student profile: Tyler Wagner, CSU Spur construction intern
Tyler Wagner, a CSU Construction Management student, interned with JE Dunn at the CSU System’s future CSU Spur campus over the summer.
Partnership to increase solar energy generated on CSU campuses
A recently signed partnership with Namasté Solar and Solaris Energy has the potential to double the amount of solar energy on the Fort Collins campuses, bringing the university closer to its goal of 100% renewable electricity by 2030.
Water in the West Symposium looks to inspire action
A half-price ticket is available for the first 100 students to sign up for the third annual Colorado State University Spur Water in the West Symposium, featuring expert speakers from across the country on Nov. 18-19.