CSU Theatre students and faculty win multiple ACTF awards
Colorado State University Theatre students and faculty were widely recognized at the annual American College Theatre Festival regional competition in Pasco, Washington.
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From the classroom to the cathedral: Fostering connection, conversation through Catholic studies
As the endowed Willette Chair of Catholic Studies, Joel Bacon has spent the semester exploring how religious studies can spark dialogue and bridge differences through music, education, new experiences and open conversation.
Dance Professor Grace Gallagher receives grant to create climate-focused dance work
The Sharon Prize, a $5,000 annual grant celebrating and supporting women and non-binary artists in Colorado, has been awarded to CSU Dance Professor Grace Gallagher for her innovative contemporary dance work, There is No Planet B, a multimedia performance that fuses art with environmental activism to address the urgency of climate action. This compelling dance and art experience will have its world premiere at the University Center for the Arts at Colorado State University on Nov. 21 and 22, 2025.
Orchestra director Rachel Waddell named 2026 GRAMMY Music Educator semifinalist
Following reviews by a panel of national music educators, Dr. Rachel Waddell, Colorado State University Director of Orchestras, was named one of twenty-five semifinalists for the Recording Academy and Grammy Museum’s Music Educator Award. Dr. Waddell was chosen from a national pool of 2,000 initial nominations and is the only semifinalist from the state of Colorado.
Celebration of 50 Years of Music Therapy at CSU!
The music therapy area at CSU is celebrating 50 years with an event on Saturday, September 27 from 1-4 p.m. at the University Center for the Arts. Learn about the journey of building one of the nation’s leading music therapy programs and the unexpected details that shaped its history from the leaders who helped establish the program and curriculum. From classroom memories to ground-breaking innovations, this celebration highlights the people, stories, and spirit that have made CSU’s program thrive for half a century.
Celebrate CLA! faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2025
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of the outstanding faculty and staff for 2025.
Colorado State University Wind Symphony to embark on prestigious concert tour of Spain
The Colorado State University Wind Symphony has been invited to perform in Spain this March. After receiving acclaim for their recordings, the ensemble has been invited by the “Grenadine Federation of Bands” to participate in a collaborative concert tour spanning three major cities: Madrid, Granada, and Málaga.
Celebrating our Fall 2024 Outstanding Grads
Join us in celebrating our College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Grads for Fall 2024.
CLA Grad Students Win at the CSU Grad Showcase 2024
Colorado State University graduate students presented their creative work, research and entrepreneurship during the 2024 GradShow on Nov. 20. Out of 241 participants across all eight colleges, five CLA students won top honors.
Music alumna, Xareny Polanco, named 2025 CMEA Outstanding Young Educator
Colorado State University music education alumna, Xareny Polanco, B.M.E. ‘21, has been awarded a 2025 Colorado Music Educators Association Outstanding Young Educator Award.