CSU team receives $150,000 gift from REI Cooperative Action Fund to start nature and well-being collective
A CSU team received a $150,000 gift from the REI Cooperative Action Fund to start a nature, human health, and well-being collective.
Warner College Headlines
CSU celebrates the largest graduating class of online learners
The 514 CSU Online students who graduated this spring are the University’s largest class of distance grads, topping last year’s record by 11%
Q&A on Wildfire with Professor Courtney Schultz
Read about wildfire in a Q&A with Courtney Schultz. Schultz is a professor of natural resource and fire policy, director of the Public Lands Policy Group, and director of the Climate Adaptation Partnership, housed in the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship in the Warner College of Natural Resources.
State funding boosts seedling tree nursery, growing its capacity for wildfire response
A Colorado State University tree nursery will more than quadruple production of seedlings to conserve and reforest Western landscapes – many scarred by wildfire – after $10.3 million in allocations recently approved by the state Legislature.
Pack the park: CSU friends welcome to attend July 30 Rams at the Rockies
On Sunday, July 30, all CSU fans are invited to see the Colorado Rockies hopefully light up the Oakland A’s at Coors Field during the 2023 Rams at the Rockies game.
CSU tapped to lead development of NIFA's National Climate Change Roadmap for universities
The $300,000 grant will support a National Climate Change Working Group featuring a wide variety of experts focused on guiding the next decade of research into climate change.
Photo slideshow: Spring 2023 commencement ceremonies
More than 5,000 Colorado State University graduates received their degrees May 12-14 during CSU's spring commencement ceremonies.
Student Success
Outstanding Grad Q&A: Angelika Helmer, Forest and Rangeland Stewardship
Read a Q&A with Angelika Helmer, a student graduating from the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship with B.S. degrees in forest management and natural resources management and a minor in ecological restoration. Angelika served the department as a peer advisor, offering support and guidance to other students.
Vice President for Research announces 15 students in 2023-2024 cohort of VPR Fellows
Fifteen new students have been selected to the prestigious VPR Graduate Fellows program for 2023-24, a program sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Conservation, equity featured in Elevating Voices documentary by CSU students
The Salazar Center will host two public premieres of Elevating Voices, a documentary about conservation and inspiring figures working toward equitable outdoor access, Feb. 23 and March 9.
Women in forestry contribute to future of their field at inaugural Women's Forest Congress
Ten Colorado State University students joined around 500 other participants in the inaugural Women’s Forest Congress in Minneapolis, Minnesota, to address current pressing challenges for forests and women in forestry. Along with students, CSU faculty and staff from the Colorado State Forest Service and the Colorado Forest Restoration Institute attended the in-person Congress.
Broomfield County: Chris Moss – Forest and Rangeland Stewardship
During the 2022-23 academic year, we are highlighting one Colorado State University student or alum from each of Colorado's 64 counties. The Centennial State's land grant university has a connection to the diverse lands and people from the counties of Moffat to Baca, Montezuma to Sedgwick and everywhere in between.
Student Nature Video Contest Launched
It comes as no surprise that many Rams thrive on being creative and spending their time enjoying and recreating in nature. However this truth is often overlooked in university settings such as the classroom. The Department of Human Dimensions of Natural Resources has created an opportunity to celebrate Ram's love of the outdoors and reward the best video submissions with a $1000 prize!
CSU grad publishes paper on LGBTQ+ inclusion in outdoor recreation
CSU graduate Mo Lundin collaborated with Assistant Professor Sara Petrita Bombaci on the paper, which involved surveying outdoor recreation leaders to highlight practices currently being used to support LGBTQ+ inclusion and accessibility
Research Impact
CSU team receives $150,000 gift from REI Cooperative Action Fund to start nature and well-being collective
A CSU team received a $150,000 gift from the REI Cooperative Action Fund to start a nature, human health, and well-being collective.
CSU research team finds sexual harassment in U.S. ecology and evolution graduate programs disproportionally affects students with marginalized identities
In a survey of 782 graduate students from 94 U.S. ecology and evolutionary biology programs, a Colorado State University research team found that nearly 40% had been sexually harassed during their graduate program.
Geosciences student combines art and science in Rivers Illustrated exhibit
Emily Iskin combines science with art in a new exhibit called Rivers Illustrated, opening Friday, June 23 at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center.
New drone application improves tracking for songbird research
For the past four years, researchers have collaborated with Colorado State University’s Drone Center to develop a new method to track birds.
Vice President for Research announces 15 students in 2023-2024 cohort of VPR Fellows
Fifteen new students have been selected to the prestigious VPR Graduate Fellows program for 2023-24, a program sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Warner Family
Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity winners announced
Colorado State University undergraduates recently showcased a range of scholarly work across disciplines at the annual Celebrate Undergraduate Research and Creativity showcase hosted by CSU’s Office for Undergraduate Research and Artistry.
Outstanding Grad Q&A: Angelika Helmer, Forest and Rangeland Stewardship
Read a Q&A with Angelika Helmer, a student graduating from the Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship with B.S. degrees in forest management and natural resources management and a minor in ecological restoration. Angelika served the department as a peer advisor, offering support and guidance to other students.
CSU students receive Udall Undergraduate Scholarships
Several Colorado State University students were recently honored by one of the country’s top public service scholarship programs.
PSD, other students receive message of hope during Climate Leadership Summit at CSU
More than 250 high school students from Northern Colorado heard Colorado State University and Fort Collins experts talk during the 2023 Climate Leadership Summit organized by Poudre School District students, some of whom are enrolled at Futures Lab. The event drew participants from at least 10 districts.
Vice President for Research announces 15 students in 2023-2024 cohort of VPR Fellows
Fifteen new students have been selected to the prestigious VPR Graduate Fellows program for 2023-24, a program sponsored by the Office of the Vice President for Research.
Warner College In the News
Over 20 years, the Hayman fire’s footprint opened a window into Colorado wildfire future
The burn scar spread over four counties and may never be what it once was. But it remains the poster child for the new norm.
How to Get the Most Out of BirdCast's Migration Forecasts
Thanks to an innovative new migration dashboard, predicting which mornings will be birdy has never been easier—or more fun.
Tool shows wildfire risk in every Colorado community
A new tool from the Colorado State Forest Service shows how at-risk every Colorado community is for wildfires.
9 ways to prepare for a wildfire in your neighborhood
As wildfire risk grows in Colorado neighborhoods, there are easy steps you can take to create a defensible space around your home and be prepared for evacuations.
Warner College Events
‘Tour Tuesdays’ return to CSU June 13 with 28 behind-the-scenes options
Originally launched in June 2022, the six-week series is back with 28 behind-the-scenes and backstage looks at various parts of campus.
Geosciences student combines art and science in Rivers Illustrated exhibit
Emily Iskin combines science with art in a new exhibit called Rivers Illustrated, opening Friday, June 23 at the Kawuneeche Visitor Center.
Rick Knight to speak at special seminar: 'Ranchers as a Keystone Species in a West that Works'
Rick Knight, professor emeritus, will be speaking at a special seminar entitled "Ranchers as a Keystone Species in a West that Works."
APIDA and SWANA Heritage Month in April features host of events
CSU has a host of events slated for APIDA and SWANA Heritage Month in April, with a theme revolving around movement and music that celebrates Asian Pacific Islanders and Desi Americans and Southwest Asians and North Africans.
Celebrate Earth Month with special events on campus throughout April
In celebration of Earth Month, CSU is hosting a variety of events throughout April, including talks on important sustainability issues as well as workshops and even live music.