NBC News features high-tech veterinary heart surgery at Colorado State University
NBC News produced a story on cardiology care and a new high-tech operating room at the James L. Voss Veterinary Teaching Hospital.
LATEST HEADLINES
Veterans Symposium set for Sept. 7 at Canvas Stadium
The event will feature speakers and discussion on issues facing veterans, and important information to help them navigate their post-services lives.
What homebody island birds could tell us about adaptation and evolution
Researchers led by biology professor Cameron Ghalambor are launching a study of microgeographic adaptation strategies of island scrub-jays, North America's only island-endemic bird.
Slide show: First Consumer Day at the Annual Trial Garden
Northern Colorado’s largest and most stunning flower garden was put to the test for the first time by consumers.
CSU holds groundbreaking ceremony for new Western Colorado campus
CSU's Western Colorado Campus groundbreaking ceremony Aug. 8 signified the beginning of construction for the university’s new campus.
Come join your fellow Rams at the FORTitude 10K
Be part of a large CSU presence at the FORTitude 10K - and get discounted entry fees.
Volunteering for School is Cool is cool. Just ask LSC staff
Members of the Lory Student Center leadership team build on teamwork while volunteering at School is Cool.
CSU's new track: State-of-the-art jewel
CSU's new state-of-the-art track is the finest in the region.
CSU Ag Day volunteers needed for tradition of feast, football and fun
CSU’s famous Ag Day is now two months away and volunteers are invited to be a part of the university’s tradition of feast, football and fun.
CSU team continues to predict below-average 2018 Atlantic hurricane season
The Tropical Meteorology Project team is predicting a total of nine additional named storms to form after Aug. 1.
CAMPUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
New assistant VP for research brings distinguished industry background
David Paterson has been named Colorado State University’s new assistant vice president for research, translation and commercialization.
Games, culture and connections: The PALS and Explore programs
Seeking a supportive learning community for your child to grow in their Asian, Pacific Islander or Desi American (APIDA) identities?
Parking permits on sale for 2018-19 academic and fiscal year
Parking permits for the 2018-19 academic and fiscal year now on sale.
Campus returns to academic year office hours on Aug. 13
Departments will return to the normal 7:45 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. or 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. office hours as of Monday, Aug. 13.
MOVE IN 2018
Move In 2018: Scenes from Ram Welcome
See what Move In looks like this year, in a gallery of images from CSU photographers.
Move In 2018: President Frank talks about access to excellence
A Q&A with Tony Frank on the 10th anniversary of his presidency, about CSU, the future and, of course, Abraham Lincoln.
Move In 2018: You Matter ... Period
A decision on providing free period products in restrooms across campus is expected this fall.
Move In 2018: Resident Assistants ease transitions to university life
Building community among resident students, as well as being able to assist those who are new to campus, keeps an RA's job interesting.
Move In 2018: Traipsing for whiptails, and other tales of undergraduate research
Read how one incoming undergraduate, Ryan Armstrong, got his feet wet in wildlife biology research.
Move In 2018: Corbett/Parmelee dining, lobby renovations create The Foundry
The dining centers in the Corbett and Parmelee residence halls are now eight distinct micro-restaurants with different themes.
Move In 2018: Student success efforts focus on the First Four Weeks and having a Momentum Year
Research shows that jumping in right away with a full course load is best for students' academic success, and that the first four weeks are a crucial time for faculty and staff to make solid connections with students.
Move In 2018: Green and Global helps student-athletes give back
A small group of CSU student-athletes took a service-learning trip to Jamaica for a week in June, and connected with the community.
THE CONVERSATION ON SOURCE
Humans gave leprosy to armadillos – now they are giving it back to us
Although leprosy remains a disease that few people in the U.S. worry about, people should take care with how they interact with armadillos.
American farmers want trade partners not handouts – an agricultural economist explains
If the trade conflict with China continues much longer, it will likely leave lasting scars on the entire agricultural sector as well as the overall U.S. economy.
Three questions about tequila, answered
Debunking some myths and exploring some little-known aspects of the Mexican spirit that's become a global phenomenon
The U.S. natural gas industry is leaking way more methane than previously thought. Here’s why that matters
Producing and transporting natural gas releases methane, a greenhouse gas that also contributes to climate change. How big is the methane problem?
RAM FAMILY
In memory: Walter Alford Kuemmerlin, Jr.
Walter "Walt" Kuemmerlin, Jr., age 62, passed away suddenly from a heart attack on Aug. 5, at Redrocks.
Two CSU College of Agricultural Sciences graduate students named inaugural FFAR Fellows
The Foundation for Food and Agriculture Research has announced 17 inaugural recipients of the FFAR Fellow award. Two of the 17 Fellows, Abby Barker and Mary Ortiz Castro, are from Colorado State University.
Summertime Standouts 2018
Our students made a big splash around the world this summer doing internships, research and volunteering abroad.
In memory: Michael Adan Von Sprecken
On July 24, Michael Adan Von Sprecken, age 22, passed away in Denver.
CSU Atmospheric Cyclists win Bike to Work Challenge
The CSU Atmospheric Cyclists, a team composed of Department of Atmospheric Science and Cooperative Institute for Research in the Atmosphere (CIRA) members, won this year's Bike to Work Challenge, sponsored by the City of Loveland.
Youth Sport Camps make movement fun
The Youth Sports Camps, run through Colorado State University’s Department of Health and Exercise Science, aim to show kids just how fun an active lifestyle can be.
Summer program brings prosthetic care to amputees in Ecuador
In May, the School of Biomedical Engineering led a study abroad course in Quito, Ecuador to work with Range of Motion Project volunteers and learn how to build and fit prostheses for patients.
New head of Design and Merchandising excited about department’s future
When Karen Hyllegard talks about her goals as the new head of CSU’s Department of Design and Merchandising, the conversation inevitably leads to the January 2019 opening of the new Richardson Design Center.
Scenes from 2018 Community Open House on Aug. 4
More than 5,000 people spent part of their Saturday visiting Colorado State University to experience and explore campus resources.
Games, culture and connections: The PALS and Explore programs
Seeking a supportive learning community for your child to grow in their Asian, Pacific Islander or Desi American (APIDA) identities?
EVENTS
Temple Grandin joins elephant video projection artist Plumb for talk Aug. 20
CSU Professor Temple Grandin will join artist Colleen Plumb for a talk about animal welfare and emotions on Aug. 20, following screenings of Plumb’s videos of elephants coping with their captivity by swaying back and forth.
Rams take winning volleyball tradition downtown on Friday, Aug. 17
On Friday, Aug. 17, the Colorado State volleyball team will be in Old Town Square for a "Kids Day" from 4:30 to 5:30 p.m.
Veterans Symposium set for Sept. 7 at Canvas Stadium
The event will feature speakers and discussion on issues facing veterans, and important information to help them navigate their post-services lives.
Volunteers needed for Community Welcome on Aug. 22
Every year, just prior to the fall semester, the City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University collaborate to foster positive community relations between new students and long-term residents of Fort Collins.