Call for Submissions: Creative & Performing Arts Scholarship
Submissions are open! The Creative Writing Program is conducting its annual university-wide creative writing competition through Friday, October 4, 2024.
Summer Vacation Spotlight: MFA students, alum deepen craft at prestigious writing conferences and workshops
This summer, MFA students Chase Cate, Linnea Harris, Becca Tabb, Sarah Mullens, and alum Bryce O’Tierney, were each accepted into competitive writing workshops. Learn more about how these enriching summer experiences made a positive impact on their writing lives.
CSU English welcomes Sarah Cooper, Sarah Perry, and Todd Ruecker to department
We are thrilled to welcome Sarah Cooper, Sarah Perry, and Todd Ruecker to the Department of English! Get to know our new faculty and learn why they chose to join our community and further their careers at Colorado State University.
Creative Writing Reading Series announces 2024-25 lineup of award-winning writers and poets
As the fall colors and cooler temperatures return to campus, the Department of English is celebrating the arrival of another autumn staple: CSU’s Creative Writing Reading Series.
CSU’s Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities Announces 2024-2025 Faculty Fellows
The Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities at Colorado State University has named five College of Liberal Arts faculty members as Faculty Fellows for 2024-2025: Kari Anderson, Carrie Chenault, Jessica Jackson, Tobi Jacobi and Emily Moore. The Faculty Fellows Program is designed to support and promote humanities-oriented scholarship and to foster fellowship among humanities faculty who either already conduct engaged research or are interested in doing so.
CSU grads earn Fulbright Scholarships for 2024-25 academic year
The U.S. government’s flagship international exchange program is sending four Colorado State University graduates abroad through its prestigious Fulbright U.S. Student Program.
Retiring CSU Professor and Chair Louann Reid leaves legacy in English Education
As a teacher educator, literacy scholar, professor and chair of the English department at Colorado State University, Louann Reid has devoted her professional life to teaching and leading others.
Alumni Spotlight: Katie Naughton (MFA, ’16) discusses debut “The Real Ethereal”
Katie Naughton (MFA, ’16) is the author of The Real Ethereal, recently published by Delete Press. Read on to learn about Naughton’s debut poetry collection, creative practice, and more.
Driving Change Through Creative Motivations
From his early days at Colorado State University to his pivotal role in revitalizing Denver’s Five Points neighborhood, Norman Harris III (B.A., ‘99) has made significant strides in community engagement and cultural preservation. As the Executive Director dedicated to restoring this historic area, Harris is also the driving force behind the nation’s largest Juneteenth celebration, blending his passion for heritage with dynamic event planning. Discover how Harris’ journey has led to profound impacts on both his community and the enduring legacy of Juneteenth.
Professor Louann Reid to step down as English Chair; search underway for new Chair to begin January 2025
After more than a decade of thoughtful leadership and dedicated service, Professor Louann Reid is stepping down from Chair of the English department at Colorado State University. Starting July 15, 2024, University Distinguished Teaching Scholar and Professor Dan Beachy-Quick will serve as Interim Chair through the end of the fall semester, while a robust search is conducted to hire the next Chair.