Category: News
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Carrying Community Forward: Mary Ellen Sanger reflects as she retires from CSU
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Read More: Carrying Community Forward: Mary Ellen Sanger reflects as she retires from CSUAfter ten years at CSU—and a professional life spanning publishing, tourism, nonprofit work, and literacy administration—Mary Ellen Sanger is retiring, leaving behind a body of work defined by collaboration, care, and community connection.
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Sociology Professor Tara Opsal named William E. Morgan Endowed Chair in the College of Liberal Arts
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Read More: Sociology Professor Tara Opsal named William E. Morgan Endowed Chair in the College of Liberal ArtsTara Opsal, a professor and current chair of the Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts, has been named the William E. Morgan Endowed Chair in the College. A nationally respected public sociologist, Opsal advances community-engaged reform in the criminal legal system, examining how it produces harm and…
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Faculty and staff earn “Words for the Earth” awards for diverse environmental projects
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Read More: Faculty and staff earn “Words for the Earth” awards for diverse environmental projectsThe Department of English is proud to name Doug Cloud, Joanna Doxey, Ashley Davies, and Cindy O’Donnell-Allen as the 2026–2027 “Words for the Earth” award recipients, honoring projects that span research, creative practice, and community collaboration.
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35th annual Department of English Awards Recap
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Read More: 35th annual Department of English Awards RecapThank you to the students, faculty, staff, donors, families, and friends who made the 35th Annual English Department Awards Reception a memorable celebration, and congrats to the honorees!
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Student Spotlight: Zach Luiz (B.A., ’26)
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Read More: Student Spotlight: Zach Luiz (B.A., ’26)An English major concentrating in literature with a minor in design thinking, Zach Luiz is set to graduate in May and eager to take his writing and critical thinking skills into the next chapter. In this spotlight, he shares more about his student experience at CSU.
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Student Spotlight: Sean O’Brien (B.A., ’26)
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Read More: Student Spotlight: Sean O’Brien (B.A., ’26)An English major concentrating in creative writing with minors in anthropology and conservation biology, Sean O’Brien is in his final year at CSU and excited to pursue graduate school next fall. In this spotlight, he shares more about his student experience and why he chose to study English at CSU.
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2026 College Awards Announcement
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Read More: 2026 College Awards AnnouncementThe 2026 College of Liberal Arts awards are announced.
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Student Spotlight: Meet Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter (B.A., ’26)
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Read More: Student Spotlight: Meet Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter (B.A., ’26)An English major concentrating in creative writing, Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter is in her second year at CSU and is an active member of the English community. In this spotlight, she shares more about her experience as a transfer student and why she chose to study English at CSU.
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Alumni Survey Results: Liberal Arts provides versatility, confidence, and careers with impact
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Read More: Alumni Survey Results: Liberal Arts provides versatility, confidence, and careers with impactMore than 1,600 College of Liberal Arts alumni responded to our career survey last year. The results were clear: A liberal arts degree from CSU leads to meaningful work, adaptable careers, and lasting confidence.
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Why does point of view in art matter?
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Read More: Why does point of view in art matter?From the classroom to theatrical stages past and present, English faculty explore how perspective in art shapes meaning in our world right now.