Study shows a stimulating environment may help the aging brain stay sharp
Years ago, scientists observed that mice kept in complex cages where they could play and explore had more adaptable brains and grew more new neurons.
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Center for Healthy Aging director candidate to speak Oct. 17
Please join us for a research presentation by XinQi Dong, MD, MPH, and candidate for director of CSU’s Columbine Health Systems Center for Healthy Aging.
CSU alumna relishes challenging leadership role in agency providing crises mental health services
Emily Blomme is a proud 2000 graduate of CSU’s Human Development and Family Studies program and has worked in the field for the last 17 years. Find out more about how HDFS prepared Blomme for a successful career.
Campus Connections kicks off partnership abroad
The CSU Department of Human Development and Family Studies’ youth mentoring program, Campus Connections, has traveled internationally to New Zealand, where the University of Auckland has officially launched it in their community.
New program connects students to future careers
ConX (pronounced Connects) is a grant-funded program designed to help students integrate and create community within the five new concentrations in the HDFS major. Learn more about the program.
Intervention shows promise for reducing heavy marijuana use among college students
An intervention designed to reduce heavy marijuana use among college students is showing promising results.
Ram Legend Janay DeLoach inducted into CSU Sports Hall of Fame
Colorado State University announced the 2017 Sports Hall of Fame class in August, and included among the inductees is Olympian Janay DeLoach (‘08, ‘12).
New CSU class for grandparents raising grandchildren begins next month
CSU is partnering with the University of Hawaii to offer support to grandparents through the GRANDcares Project-- a six-week class launching next month.
Q&A with Assistant Professor Lilyana Ortega
Lilyana Ortega recently joined the Department of Human Development and Family Studies at Colorado State University. Learn more about Ortega and her research in the area of prevention and intervention programs geared toward youth.