Origins of Colorado State University
A brief timeline of the founding of our alma mater.
Author Archives: Coleman Cornelius
Jan Iron is Proud to Be a CSU Ram
Jan Iron, a Navajo woman, is a leader in Northern Colorado’s Native American community who works to celebrate and preserve Native culture. She is a 1986 CSU graduate.
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.
Lost and found: Colorado Aggie Geranium connects campus eras
Just two weeks before he died, Carl Jorgensen visited a Fort Collins greenhouse to see a friend of 70 years. Jorgensen was 104 years old. Yet he instantly spotted the familiar geranium, with its bright, orangey-red blossoms.
Construction starts on CSU research institute named for pioneer in orthopaedic medicine
CSU’s newest state-of-the-art research facility will become a reality starting June 2.
Joint effort: McIlwraith earns status of namesake with illustrious career
As the university prepares for construction of the Translational Medicine Institute, we asked its namesake, Dr. Wayne McIlwraith, about the past, present, and future of his work.
Graduate student earns top fellowship to support study of antimicrobial resistance
Enrique Doster will use the fellowship from the National Science Foundation to help solve a global health problem.
CVMBS students earn top awards during springtime research events
Students in the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences continued a tradition of excellence as they shared results of some seven dozen research projects during two springtime events highlighting undergraduate research.
Puppy pounds parvovirus with new CSU treatment option
Thanks to novel research, Piper the puppy survived parvovirus and went home with her owners.
Microbiology student gives the white lab coat a makeover
Lani Benedict is launching a fashion trend to reflect the creativity involved in science.