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Alumni gather to celebrate the Distinguished Alumni Awards event at Colorado State University Oct. 16. "I've made some really great relationships that have allowed me to come back," Bianca Esparza said.

Distinguished Alumni Awards ceremony honors alums, highlights university achievement

Jolynn Montiel, Staff Reporter October 20, 2025

Colorado State University's Alumni Association honored standout graduates during the annual Distinguished Alumni Awards, recognizing their achievements and connections to CSU’s values Oct. 16. In...

A woman with tears in her eyes speaks into a microphone behind a podium. There is a group of people standing behind her.

This week in ASCSU: SFRB ratifications, emergency student housing

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter October 20, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Oct. 15 for the ninth session of the 55th Senate. Following the swearing in of new senators and associates, guest speaker Amy Hoeven, a...

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Fall Address, University Picnic unites CSU, reaffirms core priorities

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter October 18, 2025

Colorado State University held its annual Fall Address and University Picnic Oct. 8. The address, which took place on the north east corner of The Oval, featured speeches from Associated Students of...

Vice President of U.S. Education at Microsoft Hether Danforth talks on the topic of AI at the CSU Ignites AI: Shaping Tomorrow Together event at Colorado State University Oct. 14. "AI can really unlock creativity, accelerate insights and really remove barriers to impact," Danforth said.

Symposium explores future of AI in education, introduces new tech for students

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter October 16, 2025

On Oct. 14, students and faculty at Colorado State University attended CSU Ignites AI: Shaping Tomorrow Together, an all-day symposium on artificial intelligence. The symposium partnered with Microsoft,...

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5 days and the First Amendment’s future: CSU reinstates free speech policy following weeklong protests

Allie Seibel and Claire VanDeventer October 15, 2025

Colorado State University senior Amber Wright sat on the Lory Student Center Plaza Oct. 7, chalk in hand, surrounded by puddles of water, colorful smears and the remnants of chalked messages. She drew...

A blue envelope sits inside the glove box of a vehicle on Colorado State University's campus Sept. 16.

CSUPD adopts Blue Envelope Program to streamline police interaction

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter October 14, 2025

The Colorado State University Police Department is introducing its Blue Envelope Program to CSU. The Blue Envelope Program aims to streamline communication between community members and CSU Police,...

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons introduces a new question for the panel at the Conversation on the First Amendment and Higher Education.

CSU President Amy Parsons introduces Colorado Democracy Prize

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter October 13, 2025

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons announced an initiative, the Colorado Democracy Prize, in an email to students, staff and faculty Sept. 15. With guidance from the Center for Public Deliberation,...

Former member of the Associated Students of Colorado State University Madeline Kamberg speaks out against the revised Colorado State University free speech policies during a senate session Oct. 8. "I'm someone who cares deeply about the rights bestowed upon us, not by our constitution, but by our creator," Kamberg said. " It's called the supreme law of the land, and it supersedes any CSU policy. This is not a partisan issue, and it's absolutely unconstitutional to name any place that is public here as a free speech free zone. Here's the thing about rights. If they don't belong to everyone, they belong to no one."

This week in ASCSU: Students protest university free speech policy revisions

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter October 10, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Oct. 8 for the 8th session of the 55th Senate. Following the swearing in of new senators and associates, several students voiced concerns...

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CSU Homecoming and Family Weekend 2025 schedule

Chloe Waskey and Sam Hutton October 7, 2025

Colorado State University will invite students, CSU alumni and community members to its annual Homecoming and Family Weekend beginning Oct. 16. Multiple events will be held over the course...

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This week in ASCSU: Ratification of executive interns

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter October 5, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Oct. 2 for the seventh session of the 55th Senate. Senate kept it brief this week, with the only items on the agenda being intern ratifications. During...

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CSU develops new Accessibility Center, names inaugural senior director

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter October 3, 2025

Changes to Colorado State University's accessibility services are coming. In a soon-to-be one-stop shop, CSU will be combining its services in the new Accessibility Center, which will be directed by Amy...

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Princeton professor delivers lecture at CSU, urges shift from AI to imagination

Katya Arzubi, Staff Reporter October 2, 2025

Princeton University Professor Ruha Benjamin urged a shift from solutions based in artificial intelligence to those of human imagination during a lecture Sept. 29 at Colorado State University’s Lory...

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