Outstanding Grad: Elliot Ferrell-Carretey, Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering
From El Salvador to Ecuador all the way back to Colorado, Elliot Ferrell-Carretey has worked to make a difference across the world during his time at CSU.
Category: "Outstanding Grads"
Outstanding grad: Thea Labuntog, College of Natural Sciences
Thea Labuntog’s path to graduating with a bachelor’s degree in psychology was filled with highs and lows.
Outstanding grad: Miles Buchan, College of Liberal Arts
Art offers the opportunity to see the world through someone else’s eyes, but Miles Buchan’s work often tells the story of what he doesn’t see.
Outstanding grad: Jason Valentine, College of Agricultural Sciences
Jason Valentine always knew he wanted to be the first in his family to go to college, he just wasn’t sure how he could afford it.
Outstanding grad: Luke Davis, College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
Personal tragedy brought Luke Davis to CSU. While life dealt him a difficult hand, he persevered and created a community here, learning to process grief and leaning on friends and mentors to help see him through.
Outstanding grad: Lexi Walker, College of Health and Human Sciences
As a first-year student in high school, Alexandria “Lexi” Walker’s father was diagnosed with the rare autoimmune disease sarcoidosis, which affects lungs and lymph nodes. The cancer-like affliction required steroid treatment, which made his teeth deteriorate.
Outstanding grad: Hunter Weber, Warner College of Natural Resources
To know Hunter Weber at all is to know that he is a high achiever and campus leader. Weber is president of CSU Collegiate DECA, CSU’s Tourism Association and his fraternity, Delta Sigma Pi.
Outstanding Grad: Leisha Talley, College of Business
“I want to empower people with the information they need to make decisions that prioritize sustainability.”
Outstanding Grad: Clare Ryan, Warner College of Natural Resources
“When I decided to come back to school for a science degree, I was nervous about not understanding the material. I worked really hard, asked a lot of questions and excelled in the general science courses. I’m proud of myself for the work I put into this degree.”
Outstanding Grad: Sarai Ramnani, College of Natural Sciences
"Community is a difficult thing to build organically, but given enough time, patience, and resilience, you’ll find your people."