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The Rocky Mountain Collegian

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Courtesy of Jose Dinneny

Thornton-Massa Lecture Series reimagines ag in changing environment

Quinn Kelleher, Staff Reporter October 7, 2025

On Sunday, Sept. 28, Colorado State University welcomed José R. Dinneny as the distinguished speaker for the 22nd annual Thornton-Massa Lecture Series.  The Lecture Series honors the late Emil Massa...

Students collaborate at a drill press during a workshop lab at the Engineering Manufacturing Education Center at Colorado State University Sept. 24.

KAMAL student engineering organization powers creativity, determination

Jenna Espinoza, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

The future of engineering continues with Colorado State University’s newest up-and-coming student organization, the Knife and Manufacturing Arts Learning Club — also known as KAMAL — which gives...

A women wearing a black shirt, green blazer and green reflective earrings stands with her hands out, palms up in the air with a smile on her face.

Ram Talks: Jordan Kraft Lambert discusses ag technology’s ability to feed masses

Maci Lesh, Staff Reporter September 29, 2025

For the Sept. 24 installment of the Ram Talks lecture series, Colorado State University welcomed Jordan Kraft Lambert, director of the CSU Spur Ag Innovation Center under the College of Agricultural Sciences....

Doctoral graduate student's horror interest bleeds in dissertation

Doctoral graduate student’s horror interest bleeds in dissertation

Chloe Rios, Staff Reporter September 16, 2025

Recent Colorado State University Ph.D. graduate Riana Slyter’s process for her dissertation, "Live-Mediated Horror Entertainment: The Culture, History, Industry and Experiences of Haunted Attractions,"...

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CSU students learn dolphin physiology, local conservation in Honduras

Katie Fisher, Science Editor September 9, 2025

Weighing in between 300 and 1,400 pounds with the ability to problem-solve, develop empathy and recognize themselves in a mirror, few animals share the level of intellect present in the bottlenose dolphin...

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Meet 4 CSU scientists who left indelible field contributions

Katie Fisher, Science Editor August 27, 2025

In the present day, Colorado State University sits at the cutting-edge of scientific innovation and development. Distinguished as a Carnegie R1 institution, which recognizes high research activity, and...

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Biomedical engineering seniors create patented 3D-printed prosthetic foot

Katie Fisher, Science Editor May 2, 2025

After having his left leg amputated from pediatric osteosarcoma at 6 years old, Colorado State University student Garrison Hayes adapted to wearing a prosthetic limb throughout his childhood. While...

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Campus Connections students mentor, inspire growth among local youth

Katie Fisher, Science Editor April 28, 2025

Once a week during a semester’s duration, Colorado State University students come together to serve local youth facing difficulties through the university’s Campus Connections Therapeutic Youth Mentoring...

Photo courtesy of Tod Clapp

Gross human anatomy lab connects donors to undergrad anatomy education

Katie Fisher, Science Editor April 22, 2025

The human body is a beautifully complicated system of muscles, bones and tissue. It is an anatomical marvel best explored through physical examples, a reality experienced by Colorado State University students...

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Anatomical advancements: Clapp Lab develops VR anatomy education software

Katie Fisher, Science Editor March 31, 2025

On the second floor of Colorado State University’s Health Education Outreach Center, 100 virtual reality headsets hang from retractable plant hangers in the immersive learning teaching lab. The product...

As Colorado State University begins research on hemp, bean stalks in the University Greenhouse have more room to flourish because the hemp seeds will be planted outside in open field. Photo courtesy of Zane Watson.

Rooted in innovation: Exploring 7 leading research centers at CSU

Hannah Parcells, News Editor March 7, 2024

Colorado State University has always been connected to the wonders of the natural world. Founded in 1870 as Colorado Agricultural College, CSU has a rich history of connecting with outdoor spaces. Over...

Science without limits: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices in STEM

Science without limits: Highlighting LGBTQIA+ voices in STEM

Hannah Parcells, Staff Reporter November 29, 2023

As a dedicated research institution, Colorado State University is well acquainted with the fact that science knows no boundaries. CSU has a long history of research and scientific study with a diverse...

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