Beyond the ballot box: How pop culture is reshaping politics and democracy
How does pop culture influence politics? CSU researchers explore how social media, podcasts, influencers and AI are changing democracy and political engagement.
From CAM to Dinger, this alumnus found his place in a mascot suit
Brady O’Neill found a place to belong as CAM the Ram at Colorado State University. More than two decades later, the experience that began in a mascot suit has grown into a career with the Colorado Rockies.
College of Liberal Arts congratulates four Distinguished Alumni Award winners
The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award program has honored four liberal arts alumni at the college and university level. Here are this year’s recipients.
William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award: Kathleen Pitre
Jim & Nadine Henry Award: Gary and Joni Ozzello
College of Liberal Arts Honor Alumnus Award: Joe Conrad
Sundance, ACT film festival bringing advance screening of ‘The Weight’ to The Lyric Aug. 31
Sundance Film Festival is bringing a film from its 2026 festival lineup to Fort Collins for a special advance screening of The Weight, with director Padraic McKinley and actor Julia Jones appearing in person for the Aug. 31 event at The Lyric’s outdoor screen.
As National Friendship Day nears, research shows people aren’t lonelier — they’re changing how they spend their time
With National Friendship Day approaching on Sunday, Aug. 2, you might think it would be a melancholy one, given the loneliness epidemic gripping the nation.
Usama Alshaibi’s documentary film premieres on PBS today
Usama Alshaibi, a teaching professor in CSU’s Department of Communication Studies, produced a documentary short film, Trip Ziggurat, that reveals his discovery of a religious pyramid in an unlikely mountainous setting in Colorado.
Nick Marx awarded fellowship at Harry Ransom Center at UT Austin
During the month-long fellowship, Marx will dig into the recently acquired collection of ‘Saturday Night Live’ creator and executive producer Lorne Michaels to look at how SNL became a nexus for political discourse, debate and appearances, especially since 9/11.
Celebrating our Spring 2026 Outstanding Grad Nominees
Join us in celebrating our College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Grads for Spring 2026.
CSU students win regional Emmy for short film Pop Punk Grandma
Four Colorado State University students have earned recognition for their filmmaking, winning a Heartland Student Production Award in the college non-fiction long form category from the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2026
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of our outstanding faculty and staff for 2026.