Colorado State University System

Congratulations to all of the Colorado State University Global grads who received their hard-earned diplomas this weekend during their commencement ceremony here in Denver.

We cannot wait to see all of the ways you will make you, your families, and the CSU System proud 🎉

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“We are experiencing water scarcity and aridification – the drying of the landscape from extended drought – combined with increasing populations and competition for water. Despite that, we have the capacity to solve these issues. We have technology, the political will, and education. We need to bring about change in perspectives and do the work that needs to be done to sustainably manage our water in the West, by first recognizing the different values, needs, and interests.”

In the latest edition of STATE Magazine, Karen Schlatter, director of CSU’s Colorado Water Center, answers questions about a precious resource in Colorado, underscoring its complexity and the importance of its management, especially in a time of drought.

You can read it here 🔗 col.st/bnyfr

“As we honor the state’s 150th birthday and look to the future, American public higher education will thrive because it is aligned with that small, simple, almost innocent thing called hope.”

In the Spring 2026 edition of STATE Magazine, CSU System Chancellor Dr. Tony Frank writes about how Land-grant universities encourage students to see a new future for themselves and their families. You can read it here 🔗 col.st/fjbjp

Memorial Day is a time to remember. We honor those who served and sacrificed everything for this country, and the CSU System is grateful every day for their courage.

Earlier this month, CSU celebrated the inaugural cohort of RAM Scholars at the RAM Scholars Champion Celebration.

Standing for "Reaching Adult Milestones," RAM Scholars began three years ago as an inclusive higher education program for adults with intellectual disabilities and related neurogenetic conditions, such as Down syndrome, autism, and other conditions. Students work alongside their mentors — fellow CSU students — through a variety of courses in agriculture and STEM fields.

"One of our catch phrases is 'We can do hard things.' Everyone steps up to the plate and takes away really great learning outcomes. We can all learn something from whatever our starting point is, and that's really powerful. We can all be CSU. We can all be part of this community." - Program Coordinator Kaylyn Van Deusen

Congratulations to this amazing cohort of students 🎉

When Colorado became a state 150 years ago, the Colorado Agricultural College was already driving agricultural innovations to improve the economy and quality of life. With this focus, the college shaped food production, water management, and other activities in the fledgling state.

In the Spring 2026 edition of STATE magazine, Colorado State University historians Linda Meyer and Gordon Hazard discuss how the Colorado Agricultural College influenced the early days of the Centennial State.

Check it out 🔗 col.st/ovtz7

What a weekend on our campuses 🎉

Congratulations to all of the Rams and ThunderWolves who received their degrees at their commencement ceremonies — we cannot wait to see the incredible things you continue to accomplish!

“This year, my daughter Maddie is graduating from CSU, which means I am currently working on how to deliver commencement remarks without completely losing my composure.

And as I’ve been thinking about what this milestone means for her, I’ve also found myself reflecting more deeply on what it has meant for me – because I once stood where she is now, graduating from this same university, full of excitement and just enough uncertainty to make the future feel wide open.”

In the lead up to this weekends commencement celebrations across campus, President Amy Parsons wrote about the value of a degree — touching on something a little less tangible than the traditional returns like career readiness, long-term earnings or economic mobility: lifelong community.

You can read it in its entirety in CSU SOURCE now.

At last week's meeting in Pueblo, the Board of Governors welcomed its newest member, Kayla Garcia, who was officially sworn in to her seat with family present for the occasion.

Kayla has deep roots in Colorado. She grew up in Pueblo, is an alumna of Colorado State University, and is currently serving as president and CEO of Girls Inc. of Metro Denver, where she leads a youth-serving organization serving more than 3,000 girls annually. She brings more than 15 years of experience across the nonprofit, business, and philanthropic sectors.

We’re excited to have you aboard, Kayla 🎉

This weekend, thousands of remarkable Rams will receive their degrees across two days of commencement ceremonies. Each year, a handful of students are nominated by faculty who stand out as truly outstanding — graduates who come from a variety of backgrounds and carry a variety of dreams, each reflecting the very best that the modern land-grant university has to offer.

Read about their stories, their work, and the paths they took to arrive at this achievement here 🔗 col.st/hrrlo