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Colorado State University Professor Mary Van Buren, representing the anthropology and geography department, asks CSU administration questions during a Faculty Council meeting in the Physiology Building Feb. 25. "I don't think my question was answered, despite Dr. Orsi's follow up," Van Buren said. "Faculty, staff and students should be included in the decision-making process from the start, not as an afterthought. The failure to include the chair of Faculty Council in the IMT chart and the lack of awareness of Dr. Chermack's work with the Scenario Planning Institute at CSU reflects our lack of inclusion in the process."

CSU faculty express frustration with admin following uncertainty generated by federal directives

Hannah Parcells and Sam Hutton February 27, 2025

In the days following the U.S. Department of Education’s release of a Dear Colleague letter outlining the executive branch’s interpretation of the Civil Rights Act as it pertains to federal higher...

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Gallery: Students respond to federal DEI policies

Lauren Mascardo and Cait Mckinzie February 27, 2025

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

What to expect in CSU’s upcoming College of Liberal Arts Democracy Summit

Riley Paling, Staff Reporter February 25, 2025

Colorado State University’s College of Liberal Arts is set to spark a vibrant dialogue on democracy with its upcoming Democracy Summit from March 5-7. This three-day event located in the Lory Student...

A large group of students walk together, holding a large banner in front of the group.

Department of Education’s Dear Colleague letter challenges DEI policies in education

Chloe Waskey, Staff Reporter February 24, 2025

On Feb. 14, the acting assistant secretary for civil rights of the U.S. Department of Education issued a letter to colleagues declaring diversity, equity and inclusion measures illegal in federally funded...

A room filled with people, both sitting and standing.

This week in ASCSU: Students advocate for CRCs, DEIA

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter February 23, 2025

The Associated Students of Colorado State University convened Feb. 19 for the 21st session of the 54th senate. Following the swearing-in of new senators and associates, additional members of the ASCSU...

Students sit with their homework in a circular room, seated in chairs in the center of the room and around the edges of a staircase.

Students stage sit-in protest at Administration Building, call for clarity on future of CRCs

Aubree Miller and Sam Hutton February 21, 2025

Editor's note: This story has been updated to reflect the naming of the student group as The People United and clarifying the involvement of specific students.  Colorado State University students gathered...

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No substantial changes to befall Cultural Resource Centers, CSU administration says in statement

Allie Seibel, Editor in Chief February 20, 2025

Colorado State University administration and President Amy Parsons issued a statement Thursday afternoon, Feb. 20, in response to community concerns expressed over the future of the Cultural Resource Centers...

A Colorado State University student holds up a sign during a demonstration in support of diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility, organized by CSU students Wednesday, Feb. 19.

Students, community call on CSU administration to support DEIA, CRCs

Aubree Miller and Hannah Parcells February 19, 2025

Editor's Note: This article has been updated to include a statement from a university spokesperson and further information from a CSU professor.  Following a recent letter sent out by the Department...

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons poses for a photo on the steps of the Administration Building Feb. 17.

President Amy Parsons reflects on time at CSU, mission moving forward

Sam Hutton and Aubree Miller February 19, 2025

Now entering her third year in office, Colorado State University President Amy Parsons took time to sit down with The Collegian Monday to reflect on her tenure thus far and look toward the next 150 years...

Breaking: University administration releases statement in response to Department of Education directive

Breaking: University administration releases statement in response to Department of Education directive

Hannah Parcells, Managing Editor February 18, 2025

Colorado State University President Amy Parsons sent an email to students and faculty Tuesday afternoon addressing concerns over recent federal directives impacting higher education. The email specifically...

The Colorado State University Administration building faces north March 9, 2024.

Federal actions raise funding concerns for CSU, nationwide academic research

Claire VanDeventer, Staff Reporter February 17, 2025

In recent weeks, students and faculty at Colorado State University have been hit by a flurry of federal actions taken by President Donald Trump and his administration, many of which have raised concerns...

Students gathered infront of the steps of CSU's administration building in front of a snow-covered Oval chanting and hold signs such as "All power to the people," "America was built by immigrants," "Undocumented hands pay taxes, too," and "No one is illegal, protect immigrants."

Students demand CSU become sanctuary campus for undocumented peers

Aubree Miller, News Editor February 17, 2025

Following recent executive orders by President Donald Trump's administration, deportation has become an ever-growing fear among the undocumented community. Colorado State University student activists gathered...

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