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Alumni Survey Results: Liberal Arts provides versatility, confidence, and careers with impact

January 29, 2026 Author - Nicolle McMurray

More 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?

January 29, 2026 Author - Nicolle McMurray

From the classroom to theatrical stages past and present, English faculty explore how perspective in art shapes meaning in our world right now.

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Fond Farewell: Kim Daggett’s service to the English department leaves lasting impact

January 28, 2026 Author - Emily Harnden

Highlighting her many contributions and deep care for students, the English department celebrates Daggett’s meaningful work as she begins a new role in CSU’s Office of the Registrar.

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Celebrating recent books by CSU English alumni

January 27, 2026 Author - Emily Harnden
Recent books by CSU English alumni highlight new work in poetry, fiction, and translation, reflecting the diverse creative paths of our graduates.
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McConigley’s debut novel portrays sisterhood, healing in the American West

January 22, 2026 Author - Emily Harnden

Published by Pantheon on Jan. 20, ‘How to Commit a Postcolonial Murder’ centers on two sisters growing up in rural Wyoming and explores girlhood in the 1980s, identity, trauma and cultural memory. The novel is already earning praise from critics and readers.

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Beachy-Quick’s new poetry explores thinking and thanking

January 15, 2026 Author - Emily Harnden

Published by LSU Press, ‘Elements & Offerings’ is Beachy-Quick’s ninth full-length book of poetry. In it, he examines the interplay between thinking and thanking through reflections on language, philosophy, and meaningful human connections.

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Creative & performing arts 2025-2026 scholarship winners announced

January 13, 2026 Author - Emily Harnden

Every academic year, the English department’s creative writing program conducts a university-wide competition that seeks to award the best undergraduate work in creative nonfiction, fiction, and poetry. Congratulations to this year’s deserving recipients!

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Hutchins pens narrative of Joseph Smith’s early history

January 12, 2026 Author - Emily Harnden

Published by the University of Illinois Press, ‘Joseph: An Epic’ recounts the early life and career of religious leader Joseph Smith and explores religion’s role in American politics and culture through a poetic lens.

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Former Colorado poet laureate Mary Crow’s work included in new anthology

January 5, 2026 Author -CSU MarComm Staff

Featuring works selected from more than 100 years of Colorado’s poet laureateship, Begin Where You Are: The Colorado Poets Laureate Anthology was published by CSU’s Center for Literary Publishing.

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Recent faculty and staff accomplishments (Oct-Dec 2025)

December 23, 2025 Author - Emily Harnden

Learn more about recent publications, presentations, honors, and community engagement efforts by our CSU English faculty and staff.

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