Matthew Cooperman named 2025 Guggenheim Fellow
There have only been six Guggenheim Fellows in CSU’s history, including three from the English department’s MFA Creative Writing Program.
Rams Write: Spring 2025
An analysis of American military commitments abroad. A debut poetry collection. A set of micro-essays organized by candy color. These are just a few of the diverse works published this spring by Colorado State University faculty and staff.
CSU’s Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities Announces 2025-2026 Faculty Fellows
The Joe Blake Center for Engaged Humanities at Colorado State University has named four faculty members as Faculty Fellows for 2025-2026: Abraham Khan, Nina McConigley, Brittney Sly, and Jonna Yarrington.
‘The Act of Creation: Writing as Transformative Practice’ exhibition opens May 8
The exhibition, organized by Associate Professor of English Ramona Ausubel and curated by CSU Libraries Exhibition Coordinator Silvia Minguzzi, will be displayed in the Archives and Special Collections area on the second floor of the Morgan Library until spring 2026.
TEFL/TESL graduate program showcases strong engagement at 2025 American Association for Applied Linguistics (AAAL) Conference
Dedicated to amplifying the newest scholarship and service in the field of applied linguistics, AAAL provides scholars from around the world a space to share research and relate across disciplines annually. Led by professors Luciana Marques, Tatiana Nekrasova-Beker, and Anthony Becker, CSU’s TEFL/TESL program supported the participation of several current students and alumni at this year’s conference held in Denver.
Robin Walter’s award-winning book ‘Little Mercy’ makes debut, hits the road with book tour
Selected as the 2024 winner of the Academy of American Poets First Book Award, CSU professor Robin Walter’s debut poetry collection, ‘Little Mercy’ is connecting with audiences across Colorado.
Community-engaged exhibition, ‘Knowing Her: Women’s Work & Leadership at CSU, 1925-2025’ inspires conversation and reflection
Produced by professors Suzanne Faris and Tobi Jacobi, ‘Knowing Her: Women’s Work & Leadership at CSU, 1925-2025’ brings together works of art, narrative storytelling, and archival research to reflect the multifaceted experiences and voices of women faculty and staff at CSU.
Assistant Professor Nina McConigley’s play, ‘Cowboys and East Indians’ set for 2026 world premiere
Assistant Professor Nina McConigley’s play, Cowboys and East Indians, is coming to Denver’s biggest stage! Co-written by Matthew Spangler, the play will have its world premiere with the Denver Center Theatre Company during the 2025-2026 season.
Democracy Summit 2025
The College of Liberal Arts is hosting the second Democracy Summit at CSU, March 5-7, 2025.
https://www.libarts.colostate.edu/research-creative/cla-democracy-summit/
Events are free and open to the public.
Interim Chair Dan Beachy-Quick gives public lecture at Boise State University
Dan Beachy-Quick, interim chair of the English department and University Distinguished Teaching Scholar, gave a public lecture on Orpheus at Boise State University on Feb. 28, as part of the Hemingway Center Reading Series.