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Terra blossoms

May 26, 2022 CSU Spur

The science of food is sprouting in Terra – the second of three buildings to open at the new CSU Spur campus in Denver – and the public can get a taste of new programming at the unique, urban setting starting in early June.

Don’t force colleges to hike tuition, cut programs

April 10, 2022

Over the past year, colleges, universities and local governments in Colorado have been watching with interest as unions and legislative proponents have promoted a plan to unionize public employees in all corners of our state.

Tony Frank: On investing in Pueblo

March 25, 2022 Tony Frank

Last week, I proudly joined President Timothy Mottet at Colorado State University Pueblo to kick off a new phase of the campus’s comprehensive campaign.

ColoradoCast forecasts that economic growth will slow slightly in coming months

March 2, 2022 Colorado Futures Center

The ColoradoCast, the state’s only short-term economic forecast, shows that the economy will be growing at an annual rate of 4.47% through June 2022.

Tony Frank: On the lives they lived

February 24, 2022 Tony Frank

I want to use our newsletter this month to tell the story of two people from different backgrounds whose lives became an inextricable part of the fabric of Colorado State University, and in doing so made our world a better place.

Kawanabe, Markey, and Martin join CSU System Board of Governors

February 23, 2022 Board of Governors

The Colorado General Assembly confirmed the appointment of three new members to the CSU System Board of Governors. Denver attorney Kenzo Kawanabe, cattle industry executive Louis Martin, and former Congressional Representative Betsy Markey were nominated by Governor Jared Polis for the governing board seats.

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Remembering Mary Ontiveros

February 21, 2022 Tony Frank

Mary Ontiveros was the long-time head of Admissions and the first vice president for Diversity at CSU in Fort Collins.

Chancellor Frank’s remarks to the Boyer 2030 Commission

February 17, 2022 Tony Frank

CSU System Chancellor Tony Frank was invited to speak about “Campus Freedom of Speech and Expression” to the Boyer 2030 Commission, charged with designing a 2030 Blueprint for Excellence & Equity in Undergraduate Education at U.S. research universities.

Honoring the life of Chancellor Emeritus Joe Blake

February 16, 2022

Joe Blake, chancellor emeritus of the CSU System and long-time advocate for higher education in Colorado, passed away Tuesday at the age of 86.

Remembering Joe Blake

February 15, 2022

The Colorado State University System joins in honoring the life and legacy of our dear friend, Joe Blake, who passed away earlier today.

Tony Frank: On Spur 2022

January 10, 2022 Tony Frank

Since 2008, we’ve had a big dream at the Colorado State University System. We’ve dreamed of creating a one-of-a-kind public campus that doesn’t grant degrees but instead throws open its doors and invites the community to come inside and explore learning about food, water, and human and animal health.

CSU opens initial building on first-of-its-kind free, public campus

January 10, 2022 CSU Spur

On Jan. 7, the Colorado State University System will open CSU Spur, a year-round and first-of-its-kind public destination in Denver, located at the National Western Center.

Tony Frank: On prosperity

December 21, 2021 Tony Frank

A couple of weeks ago, the Colorado Futures Center at the CSU System released the first of what will become a new, short-term economic forecast for Colorado. This new ColoradoCast found that economic activity in our state has rebounded to where it was pre-pandemic and will continue to expand in 2022.

New short-term Colorado forecast finds growth will continue through April 2022

December 7, 2021 Colorado Futures Center

Economic activity in Colorado rebounded to its pre-pandemic high in September 2021 and the economy is projected to continue to expand, according to a new quarterly report release by the reestablished Colorado Futures Center at Colorado State University System.

City and CSU to move forward with Hughes Stadium property acquisition

November 15, 2021

The City of Fort Collins and Colorado State University are moving forward to finalize agreements for the City’s purchase of the former Hughes stadium property for an agreed-upon price of $12.5 million, as provided in their Memorandum of Understanding.

Tony Frank: On collateral damage

November 11, 2021 Tony Frank

There have been no shortage of comparisons made between the recent images of Afghan civilians clinging to airplanes and the iconic image of Vietnamese citizens filling the stairs to the lone Huey helicopter sitting atop the U.S. Embassy in Saigon.

Tony Frank: On hunger

November 4, 2021 Tony Frank

On the same day in 1863, the U.S. government created both its own Department of Agriculture and a new model of higher-education education institution – land-grant universities – that also focused on preparing people to feed a growing nation.

Top North American agriculture leaders will help guide new international advisory network on extension

October 25, 2021 CSU Spur NAAAN

The highest-ranking agricultural officials for Mexico, Canada, and the United States have joined the steering committee for a new North American network focused on the needs of agriculture and rural communities.

Feeding People Matters

October 22, 2021 NAAAN Tony Frank

Chancellor Tony Frank's keynote address to the North American Agricultural Advisory Network in conjunction with the World Food Prize.

CSU’s “non-degree” Denver campus will be used to attract the 37% of kids who don’t go to college

October 1, 2021 CSU Spur

Colorado State University Chancellor Tony Frank is fixated on the 56,505 babies born around the state in 1997. One-third of them graduated by age 25 from college, data analyzed by CSU administrators shows, and 37% never enrolled.

Tony Frank: On talent

October 1, 2021 Tony Frank

Jim Sheeler graduated from Colorado State University in 1990. Our paths didn’t cross. I arrived on campus as an assistant professor in 1993, and I was on the faculty in Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, while he was a graduate in journalism.

Sandy Baum presents on student debt to CSU System Board of Governors [VIDEO]

September 30, 2021 Board of Governors

Sandy Baum, one of the nation’s leading experts on the state of student debt, presented at the Colorado State University System Board of Governors meeting via Zoom on Tuesday Sept. 28.

Enrollment holds steady at Colorado State University as students persist despite Covid-era challenges

September 29, 2021

New student enrollment increased this fall at Colorado State University’s Fort Collins and Pueblo campuses, reflecting student desire to return to on-campus learning despite the ongoing challenges of attending college during a pandemic. At the same time, the CSU System also saw jumps in the number of students attending online through CSU Global, CSU Fort Collins, and CSU Pueblo.

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CSU launches $11M “student success” effort to boost 70% graduation rate

September 27, 2021

Colorado State University leaders say they’ll invest $11 million in an effort to close “equity gaps” and increase student success. Overall, 47% of CSU students graduate within four years and 70% graduate in six years — on par with similar public universities nationwide.

Street level rendering of the Hydro building

The final building, the final beam: CSU Spur campus hits major construction milestone

September 15, 2021 CSU Spur

The final steel beam will be laid on the Hydro building at the new CSU Spur campus on Sept. 16, marking a milestone for the largest and final building at CSU Spur.

Tony Frank: On investing in rural Colorado

September 2, 2021 Tony Frank

I grew up on a small farm in Illinois. I spent mornings doing chores and after-school time in 4-H, and my plan was to farm. I couldn’t imagine doing anything else or wanting to live anywhere else. College seemed foreign to me, and quite a stretch.

Takeda-Tinker transitions to consulting role

August 6, 2021

Chancellor Tony Frank announced today that Dr. Becky Takeda-Tinker will be stepping down from her full-time role as Chief Educational Innovation Officer for the Colorado State University System, effective August 15.

CSU System welcomes ACE Fellow Bronwyn Fees; part of program for emerging higher education leaders

August 4, 2021

CSU System welcomes Bronwyn Fees as an ACE Fellow this Fall; Fees is one of 52 emerging college and university leaders for the 2021-22 class of the ACE Fellows Program, the longest-running leadership development program in the United States.

CSU System Board of Governors commits to support rural communities

July 19, 2021 Board of Governors

In June, the CSU System Board of Governors voted to invest $8.58 million over the next three years in expanded support for rural Colorado students and communities.

CSU to invest millions in rural Colorado, funding 4-H for seniors, mental health resources for farmers and 5G

July 18, 2021

The CSU System Board of Governors recently voted to devote $8.58 million over the next three years to better support rural Coloradans.

CSU goes vertical on final building at new Denver campus

July 15, 2021 CSU Spur

Vertical steel construction is underway at Hydro – the final of three buildings at the CSU Spur campus in Denver to hit this major construction milestone.

CSU System Board of Governors states opposition to proposed state Initiative 16

June 11, 2021 Board of Governors

During its meeting on June 11, the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System stated its position in opposition to proposed state Initiative 16. As authorized by state law, the Board adopted this position because of the Initiative’s expected significant negative impacts on veterinary education, pet care, agricultural education, food supply and security, and the ability of faculty and students to conduct essential scientific research and education.

CSU System Board of Governors approves FY22 budget

June 11, 2021 Board of Governors

The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System today adopted a budget for the next fiscal year that reflects a return to normal operations across the entire system and its three campuses: Colorado State University in Fort Collins, CSU Pueblo, and CSU Global. “Thanks to outstanding support from our state leaders and federal representatives, we are in a position we could not have imagined at this time last year, when we were at the front end of the pandemic,” said Kim Jordan, chair of the CSU System Board of Governors. “On behalf of the Board, I want to ...

Tony Frank: On commencement

May 28, 2021 Tony Frank

There are thousands of wonderful stories about this year’s roughly 11,000 students graduating from CSU, CSU Pueblo, and CSU Global.

When Vida opens at CSU Spur in January, get ready to see it all

May 20, 2021 CSU Spur

One of the first things you’ll notice when you arrive at CSU Spur is all the glass. The new CSU System campus at the National Western Center in Denver will be home to research collaborations, student engagement opportunities, and industry partnerships. but more than anything, it’s being built for the public.

CSU Spur hires general manager for Denver campus

May 20, 2021 CSU Spur

Michelle Kelley started Monday as the general manager of CSU Spur, bringing more than 20 years of property manager experience in managing multi-use campuses and a commitment to creating excellent experiences for both visitors and staff.

Summary statement on Board resolution

May 6, 2021 Board of Governors

The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System is still considering its options regarding the future of the Hughes property, and has made no decision pending consideration of an anticipated offer from the City of Fort Collins.

John S. Fischer appointed to CSU System Board of Governors

May 6, 2021 Board of Governors

Boulder business leader and entrepreneur John S. Fischer is the newest member of the Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System. Fischer has long been an innovation leader in the mining, metals, pollution-control, and energy fields.

CSU System announces COVID vaccine requirement for Fall 2021

April 28, 2021 Board of Governors CSU Fort Collins CSU Pueblo

The Colorado State University Fort Collins and Pueblo campuses will require COVID-19 vaccinations for faculty, staff, and students for the Fall 2021 semester.

Update for the CSU Pueblo community

April 28, 2021 CSU Pueblo

Today, the Colorado State University System joined our colleagues across Colorado in announcing that on-campus faculty, staff, and students will be required to be immunized against SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19

Update on CSU System COVID vaccine requirement for Fall 2021

April 28, 2021 CSU Fort Collins

This message was sent to the Colorado State University community by President Joyce McConnell and Provost Mary Pedersen on April 26.

Second building at CSU Spur hits major construction milestone

April 19, 2021 CSU Spur

The final steel beam is scheduled to be placed on the second building at the CSU Spur campus at 11 a.m. on April 20, signaling a major construction milestone for the Colorado State University System project. The moment – called a “topping out” – will be captured via livestream.

Tony Frank: On equity

March 15, 2021 Tony Frank

In discussions about public funding and policy, language often gets in the way of finding common ground. That’s particularly true in discussions around educational equity and equality – people with the same goals can wind up talking around each other and miss the common ground that serves as the best foundation for actual progress.

Tony Frank: On celebrating milestones

February 18, 2021 Tony Frank

One reason the COVID pandemic has seemed to alter our sense of time is that all the normal events and traditions that typically fill our days are either cancelled or online.

Colorado State University System Turns 151

February 11, 2021 CSU Fort Collins CSU Global CSU Pueblo

Today, the Colorado State University System celebrates 151 years of service to Colorado. The three different campuses each focus on access to education, and each has a different area of focus, allowing the CSU System to meet the needs of all types of learners across the state.