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Colorado State University graduates begin to walk into Canvas Stadium for the Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16.
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Two Colorado State University students pose before walking into Canvas Stadium for the Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates pose for a photo before the Universitywide Commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates pose for a photo before the Universitywide Commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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Several Colorado State University students stand together before walking into Canvas Stadium for the Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates pose for a photo on their way to the Universitywide Commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates pose for a photo before the Universitywide Commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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A group of Colorado State University students pose before walking into Canvas Stadium for the Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16. This was CSU’s second universitywide commencement since its transition to the format in 2025.
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A Colorado State University honors student smiles before walking into Canvas Stadium for the Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates pose for a photo before the Universitywide Commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates pose for a photo before the Universitywide Commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates begin to file into Canvas Stadium for the Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates pose for a photo before the universitywide commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates pose for a photo before the universitywide commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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Colorado State University students walk through a tunnel to get into Canvas Stadium for the universitywide commencement ceremony May 16.
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A Colorado State University graduate walks into Canvas Stadium at the start of the universitywide commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates touch a statue of CAM the Ram as they file into Canvas Stadium for the universitywide commencement ceremony May 16.
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Two Colorado State University students touch a CAM the Ram statue as they walk into Canvas Stadium for the universitywide commencement ceremony May 16.
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Two Colorado State University students embrace as they walk into Canvas Stadium for the universitywide commencement ceremony May 16.
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Three Colorado State University students cheer as they walk into Canvas Stadium for the universitywide commencement ceremony May 16.
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A Colorado State University graduate waves for family and friends as graduates file into the universitywide commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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A Colorado State University student cheers in Canvas Stadium for the universitywide commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University students settle into their seats in Canvas Stadium for the universitywide commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University’s mascot CAM the Ram walks with a group of handlers in Canvas Stadium for the universitywide commencement May 16.
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Joseph Godshall delivers his speech as the Associated Students of Colorado State University vice president during the universitywide commencement May 16.
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A Colorado State University master’s program graduate stands to be recognized with other master’s program students at the CSU universitywide commencement ceremony May 16.
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A Colorado State University graduate stands as the Walter Scott, Jr. College of Engineering is recognized at the Universitywide Commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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A Colorado State University graduate waves for family and friends as her college is recognized at the Universitywide Commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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Colorado State University alumnus and Olympian Hunter Powell speaks to the graduating class of 2026 at Canvas Stadium May 16. Powell was announced as the Universitywide Commencement speaker in late March.
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Colorado State University’s Universitywide Commencement speaker, Hunter Powell, a 2026 United States Olympic athlete, pauses for applause during his speech May 16. Powell graduated from CSU in 2019.
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Audience members watch Colorado State University’s Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University President Amy Parsons looks out to the crowd of graduating seniors during her speech at the Universitywide Commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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Associated Students of Colorado State University Vice President Joseph Godshall speaks to the graduating class of 2026 at the Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates look to the stage as CSU President Amy Parsons speaks at the Universitywide Commencement ceremony in Canvas Stadium May 16.
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Colorado State University students sit in the rows of chairs on the field of Canvas Stadium at the start of the Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University turn their tassel in Canvas Stadium for the Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University graduates toss their caps in the air in Canvas Stadium for the Universitywide Commencement ceremony May 16.
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Colorado State University College of Liberal Arts Dean Kjerstin Thorson welcomes graduates of 2026 to the CSU economics, history, interdisciplinary liberal arts, philosophy and political science recognition ceremony May 15.
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Colorado State University graduates file into the ceremony tent outside of the CSU Student Recreation Center for the CSU economics, history, interdisciplinary liberal arts, philosophy and political science recognition ceremony May 15. The ceremony tent was a new location for recognition ceremonies, replacing 2025 locations like the Canvas Stadium Club and the Lory Student Center Theater.
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Graduating Colorado State University student speaker Soloman Westcott addresses the graduates of the CSU economics, history, interdisciplinary liberal arts, philosophy and political science recognition ceremony May 15.
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Colorado State University College of Liberal Arts Associate Dean for Undergraduate Affairs Elinor Light introduces the student speaker of the CSU department of art and art history and School of Music, Theatre and Dance recognition ceremony May 15.
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Graduating Colorado State University student speaker Arjen Wynja addresses the graduates of the CSU department of art and art history and School of Music, Theatre and Dance recognition ceremony May 15.
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Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research Ken Manning speaks to the crowd of Colorado State University graduating seniors during the CSU recognition ceremony for management, marketing and computer information systems May 15.
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A Colorado State University graduate waves out to the crowd while filing into Moby Arena for the CSU management, marketing and computer information systems recognition ceremony May 15.
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Senior Associate Dean for Faculty and Research Ken Manning speaks to the crowd of Colorado State University graduating seniors during the CSU management, marketing and computer information systems recognition ceremony May 15.
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A Colorado State University graduate waves a cap with the rest of the graduating seniors at the end of the CSU department of art and art history and School of Music, Theatre and Dance recognition ceremony May 15.
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Colorado State University graduates listen to the student speaker of the CSU management, marketing and computer information systems recognition ceremony May 15. The College of Business held both of their recognition ceremonies in Moby Arena.
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A Colorado State University graduate holds up his diploma cover to the crowd as he walks across the stage at the CSU management, marketing and computer information systems recognition ceremony May 15.
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A Colorado State University graduate shakes Dean of the College of Business Beth Walker’s hand at the CSU management, marketing and computer information systems recognition ceremony May 15.
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A Colorado State University graduate walks across the stage with his degree case during the CSU management, marketing and computer information systems recognition ceremony May 15.
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Gallery: CSU holds second year of Universitywide Commencement, department-specific recognition ceremonies
May 21, 2026
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About the Contributors
Cait Mckinzie, Managing Editor
Cait Mckinzie is a fourth-year double major in art and journalism and media communication. She is the managing editor for the 2026-27 school year.
The Collegian has been an integral part of Mckinzie’s experience at Colorado State University. She came in as a lost out-of-state student from Renton, Washington and found her footing in the Lory Student Center’s basement. In her first year, she found mentors and friends as a freelance photographer for photo directors Milo Gladstein and Garrett Mogel. In her second and third years, she took on the role of photo director, a position that taught her the inner workings of The Collegian. Now in her last year at CSU, she will be using that knowledge to help run the paper she hasn’t spent a day without since fall 2023.
Both of the previous managing editors Mckinzie has had the pleasure of working under taught her through example how to handle the load of work ahead of her. Ivy Secrest and Hannah Parcells, each award-winning journalists as writers for The Collegian, worked relentlessly to keep the paper to the high standards expected of a reputable, 135-year-old source of local news. Both were confident and strong leaders that left their mark on campus with their skills at getting even the most menial of tasks done in the name of keeping the paper running.
Mckinzie is honored to take on the role of managing editor at The Collegian and is looking forward to working alongside Editor in Chief Sophie Webb and Executive Editor Willow Engle to make the paper the best it can be.
Sophie Webb, Editor in Chief
Sophie Webb is returning to The Rocky Mountain Collegian for her junior year, stepping into the role of editor in chief.
Webb always knew that college would be in her future, but the question always remained: where? Especially since, at the time, Colorado State University wasn’t near the top of the list. But in Webb’s junior year of high school, she, along with a few other journalists, visited CSU’s campus and The Collegian’s newsroom.
A little over a year later, Webb would be working as a staff reporter during her senior year of high school. Because of the memories made and lessons learned over that spring semester, Webb solidified her choice to continue her academic career as a Ram.
Webb is currently majoring in journalism and media communications while working towards a double minor in global environmental sustainability and legal studies. She is also the vice president for CSU’s chapter of the Society of Professional Journalists.
Prior to becoming editor in chief, Webb was hired as the sports editor despite not originally knowing too much about CSU sports and each program’s legacy. But through late-night press conferences and learning alongside some very talented people, Webb found her voice and confidence to do the role that she carries today.
In this growing age of technology, Webb wants to honor legacy media by continuing to develop The Collegian’s print product while incorporating the current demands of society by introducing more collaboration between departments within Rocky Mountain Student Media. Most importantly, she wants to push this paper beyond it’s established reputation and serve the Fort Collins community with timely and accurate news.
When Webb is not in the newsroom — which is becoming increasingly sparse — she can be found enjoying Colorado’s natural beauty, making a new playlist or trying to become better at cooking. In the meantime, she’ll be making her time count at The Collegian before her 2028 graduation.