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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...

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This week in ASCSU: Students advocate for CRCs, DEIA

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter February 24, 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...

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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...

The Andrew G. Clark building provides classrooms and offices to students and staff Feb. 25, 2019. (Matt Begeman | Collegian)

Democracy Small Grant Program funds CSU civic engagement projects

Robert Sides, Staff Reporter February 20, 2025

The Colorado State University Office of the Vice President for Research announced Jan. 16 it will be granting more than $90,000 to projects for furthering education and resources in facets of democracy. The...

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 20, 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...

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Former CSU football player, graduate assistant arrested for felony sexual assault

Sophie Webb, Sports Editor February 19, 2025

Former Colorado State football player and graduate assistant, Aaron Moore turned himself in Tuesday, Feb. 18 to the Larimer County Jail following a warrant for his arrest regarding felony sexual assault,...

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...

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What NCAA’s billion-dollar settlement means for CSU ahead of final approval

Michael Hovey and Sophie Webb February 19, 2025

The landscape of college sports is extraordinarily changing. Back in May 2024, attorneys agreed to settle the NCAA's three antitrust lawsuits: House v. NCAA, Hubbard v. NCAA and Carter v. NCAA. The...

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...

A Palestinian flag flies during a ‘Freedom for Palestine Protest’ along College Avenue in Fort Collins Colorado Oct. 13

CSU students discuss Israel-Hamas ceasefire agreement

Laila Shekarchian, Staff Reporter February 18, 2025

After 15 months of war, death, destruction and months of negotiations led by the United States, Qatar and Egypt, Israel and Hamas have announced a ceasefire agreement.   The ceasefire was announced...

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...

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