The Land Holds Memories
In a personal essay, two indigenous studies scholars provide a prologue to the University’s history.
Features
McConnell Steps In
Colorado State’s 15th president rings in the semester and launches 150th anniversary celebrations.
First Lady
Our first alumna, from the first class of graduates, is an enduring symbol of access to higher education.
Campus Transformation
It’s the biggest change at CSU in two generations: $1.85 billion in new and improved buildings.
Life Imitates Art
A groundbreaking cartoonist from Fort Collins was one of the first high-flying heroes of World War II.
Coming up Aces
With 24 trips to the national tournament, CSU women’s volleyball ranks as our winningest team.
Going Viral
Dr. Sue VandeWoude, one of the nation's leading veterinary researchers, is elected to the National Academy of Sciences.
Joint Effort
Dr. Wayne McIlwraith, a pioneer in translational medicine, earns a top research honor.
Campus View
All Abuzz
University insect museum flies to new habitat
Medical school branch coming to campus
New branch coming to campus
Poet digs deep with prestigious award
Poet digs deep with prestigious award
SoGES marks 10-year anniversary
School of Global Environmental Sustainability drives teaching and research
The promise of land-grant education
It's a once-in-a-lifetime year at Colorado State University: we're celebrating our 150th anniversary.
Candid photo
Andy Warhol
Alumni Profiles through the Decades
1950s: Milk Men
Brothers build business and civic legacy with lactose intelligence
1960s: Seeing Stars
Astronaut leads the way to new frontiers in science and space.
1970s: Courtside Seats
Legendary coach runs drills on and off the basketball court
1980s: Mind the Gap
Alumni annually rewind with friends from the post-punk era
1990s: Going Places
Arthur Valdez, a first generation college student from Pueblo, Colorado, is executive vice president of Target and a global expert in retail supply chain management and logistics.
Aughts: Life on a Plate
Chef Kelly Whitaker, owner of acclaimed restaurants Basta, in Boulder, and The Wolf’s Tailor, in Denver, is a devotee of wood-fired and charcoal cooking. He also has become a proponent of locally grown heritage grain, which is incorporated into his menus.
2010s: Robert’s Orphanage
Alumni partner to build a campus for children in Africa
Alumni Matters
Best Teachers
The CSU Alumni Association honors outstanding educators.
Class Notes
Catch up with your fellow alumni – and share your own news for our next issue.
In Memoriam
We remember Rams who have passed, including alumni, friends, faculty, and staff.