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The National Institute of Standards and Technology building in Boulder, NIST has renewed its partnership with Colorado State, allowing researchers to apply the modeling system they have developed. (Devin Cornelius | The Collegian)

NIST Center of Excellence builds resilience against natural hazards

Samantha Ye February 17, 2020

From disaster to recovery, a federally-funded research center of Colorado State University is developing multidisciplinary "resilience science" to help communities plan for comebacks after natural hazard...

Image courtesy of CSU SVO.

SVO honored at Statehouse for being top chapter in country

Ravyn Cullor February 17, 2020

"Thank you for your service" is one thing; awarding student veterans for working to improve each other's lives in higher education is another.  Colorado State University’s chapter of the Student Veterans...

Collegian file photo

Peeping Tom reported on campus Saturday

Marshall Dunham February 17, 2020

The Colorado State University Public Safety Team is warning the public to report suspicious activity following reports of a peeping Tom incident on campus Saturday.  According to an email from the CSUPST,...

The administration building is home to Joyce McConnell's office as well as many other Colorado State University administrative offices, Sept. 9, 2019. (Gregory James | The Collegian)

CSU among 5 schools to earn Platinum sustainability rating

Serena Bettis February 17, 2020

Colorado State University really does bleed green and gold — or maybe it’s more like green and platinum.  CSU received its third Platinum rating from the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating...

(Photo via  Tommy Brown, U.S. Air Force)

Fredrick Douglass, Anna Julia Cooper honored in Morgan Library

Isaiah Dennings February 16, 2020

Although no one knows his actual day of birth, prominent African American abolitionist and scholar Fredrick Douglass proclaimed Feb. 14 as his birthday. The legacies of Douglass and other African American...

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha poses in the lobby of the Hilton in Fort Collins with her book “What the Eyes Don’t See”. (Lucy Morantz | The Collegian)

Dr. Mona Hanna-Attisha brings Flint water crisis to Fort Collins

Gerson Flores February 15, 2020

Images of brown water streaming from home faucets in Flint, Michigan, went viral in 2014-15. Nowadays, the commotion around the Flint water crisis has largely dissipated, but the problem remains roughly...

Accident scene at the intersection of Mulberry and Howes St on Feb. 12, 2020. (Ian Fuster | The Collegian)

Developing: Hit and run at Mulberry and Howes

Ravyn Cullor February 13, 2020

A hit-and-run crash at 6:06 p.m. in Fort Collins sent an adult woman to the hospital with serious injuries Wednesday, according to a Fort Collins Police Service press release. FCPS tweeted at 7:16 p.m....

Susan Rice, former National Security Advisor and U.S Ambassador to the United Nations speaks with Greg Myre in the Lory Student Center Ballroom Feb. 11. The talk was a part of the Provost's Sesquicentennial Colloquium Series and celebrated the Universities 150th anniversary. (Megan McGregor | The Collegian)

Susan Rice lectures on family history, lessons from positions

Noah Pasley February 13, 2020

A former ambassador to the United Nations took the stage at Colorado State University to discuss her family and career, as well as offer her take on the importance of working together in an interconnected...

Senators Josh Johnson and Ryan Kropp proposes 5K event for suicide awareness called Operation Bear Hug.  ( Nathan Tran | The Collegian)

ASCSU discusses Operation Bear Hug, Funding the Giants

Charlotte Lang February 13, 2020

The Associated Students of Colorado State University discussed two bills meant to keep students from feeling alone.  These bills focused on Operation Bear Hug and funding for artwork aimed at diversity...

A police car enters the Larimer County Jail April 9. The Larimer County Jail has plans in place to expand its facility to accommodate for the increasing population of Larimer County. It is expecting to add an additional 400 to 500 beds that would add to the jail’s current 500 beds, ensuring inmate separation is adequate for all genders, ages and behaviors inside the jail.  “The proposed expansion of the jail is to meet the needs of today’s populations,” Captain Palmer, facility administrator for the Larimer County jail said. “The Larimer County jail has been run 24 hours a day and 365 days a year for 35 years and it is wearing out.” (Colin Shepherd | Collegian)

LCSO begins investigation into recent death

Noah Pasley February 13, 2020

The Larimer County Sheriff’s Office has identified a man found deceased in the area of Old Flowers Road and Pingree Park Road in Bellvue, according to a press release published Wednesday. The deceased...

El Centro, a center for Latinx students at Colorado State University, has developed a tight-knit community for students and faculty alike. (Emily Pisqui | The Collegian)

History of cultural centers at CSU

Daniela Navarro February 13, 2020

More than 50 years ago, students of color fought to make changes on campus. Two in particular were Manuel Ramos and Paul Chambers, who wrote a letter to former CSU President William E. Morgan. This was...

Blanche Hughes, Vice President for Student Affairs, and CAM the Ram blow out the candles on the cake for the Colorado State University 150-year birthday celebration Feb. 2. (Matt Tackett | The Collegian)

CSU celebrates its 150th birthday with dancing and cake

Serena Bettis February 12, 2020

Celebrating Colorado State University’s Founders Day never seems to grow old — even after 150 years. Mascot CAM the Ram, the CSU Pep Band, CSU Cheer and more came together Feb. 11 at the Foundry...

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