Tony Frank: On what summer brings
We know too well that in Colorado, summer invariably comes with “events” that aren’t so well planned. Wildfires. Drought. Damaging heat and storms. Invasive pests targeting trees and crops. All of these can complicate the warm-weather months in Colorado – and put Colorado State University’s mission as a land-grant university to the test.
Here are 150 ways CSU has made Colorado (and the world) a better place since 1876
In honor of the state’s 150th birthday, here are 150 ways Colorado State has bolstered the economy, set students up for success, fed the world, and so much more. Just let us know if you’d like additional examples – we have a lot more where this came from!
CSU launches System-wide Design Accelerator to bolster rural engagement
The CSU System has launched a grant-funded partnership with the University Design Institute at Arizona State University to find innovative pathways to strengthen rural communities across Colorado. This initiative brings together 36 extension agents, professors, program managers, and others from CSU’s Fort Collins, Pueblo, Global, and Spur campuses.
CSU Spur’s Wiz Kid wins Heartland Emmy for children’s programming
Wiz Kid is always learning something new, and she acquired an extra-special piece of knowledge the evening of July 18: she’s officially a Heartland Emmy winner! The Wiz Kid series, produced by several members of Colorado State University’s Marketing and Communications team and featuring CSU Spur experts, was recognized as the top piece of children’s programming in the region.
CSU chancellor, vice president for research share optimism at APLU summer meeting
CSU Vice President for Research Cass Moseley and CSU System Chancellor Tony Frank shared their insights on June 22 as part of a panel at the Association of Public and Land Grant Universities Council on Research Summer Meeting, which was co-hosted by CSU and the University of Colorado Boulder. More than 200 research leaders from APLU member institutions across the country attended the meeting. APLU President Waded Cruzado moderated a panel with Frank, Moseley and CU Boulder Vice President for Research Massimo Ruzzene.
Tony Frank: On Dr. Becky
Land-grant universities were firmly established as part of the educational landscape when Dr. Becky Hiromi Takeda-Tinker came to work for the Colorado State University System. But she used that foundation to set about building something completely new…and revolutionary: CSU Global, the first fully online, fully accredited, public university in the United States. And she did it without state funding.
NASH and CSU System launch Talent Readiness–Colorado
The National Association of Higher Education Systems (NASH), in partnership with the CSU System, recently announced Talent Readiness–Colorado, a statewide workforce initiative designed to meet Colorado’s most urgent labor needs. The initiative creates short, employer‑aligned training pathways into high‑demand jobs across the state, with the goal of expanding similar programs nationwide.
CSU System leaders recognized among Colorado’s top executives
CSU System’s commitment to strong, visionary leadership is reflected in the women helping guide its campuses into the future — and national recognition is once again highlighting that impact. This year, Dr. Audra Spicer, interim president and CEO of CSU Global, was named a first-time recipient of the Titan100 award, joining a growing list of CSU System leaders recognized for innovation, influence, and leadership across Colorado.
Inaugural class of Spur Start students celebrates a historic first year
Spur Start allows first-year students who live in the Denver metro area to begin their CSU education while living at home and commuting to the Spur campus at the National Western Center. Over the course of the program’s first year, this cohort of 22 students had the opportunity to participate in a variety of experiential learning opportunities on the Spur campus.
A message from Chancellor Frank on Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker
We are deeply saddened by the loss of our colleague and dear friend, Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker, the guiding force behind the growth and success of CSU Global – the nation’s first fully online public university. She was a brilliant mind, a courageous leader, and a dedicated public servant whose impact will be felt for generations to come.