CLA Alumni Spotlight: Cairn Carr (’24)
Six months into teaching English as a Second Language in South Korea, Cairn Carr (’24) discusses her new job and shares how her undergraduate experience at CSU prepared her for living and working abroad.
CLA Alumni Spotlight: Alex Keenan (’18)
Writer, editor and violinist Alex Keenan (’18) loves to tell a good story. Whether through words, music or roleplaying, crafting narratives allows her to connect with others daily at her job and in her personal life.
Distinguished Alumni Awards: Yusef Komunyakaa named 2024 William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award Winner
Celebrated poet Yusef Komunyakaa (M.A., ’81) has been named this year’s recipient of the William E. Morgan Alumni Achievement Award by the CSU Alumni Association.
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.
Alum-run literary magazine Twenty Bellows delivers community, publishing opportunities for emerging creatives from the West
Founding editor James Stuart (B.A., ’11) discusses the origin story of the literary journal, Twenty Bellows, and why the Denver-based magazine seeks to showcase voices of the modern West.
CLA Alumni Spotlight: Andrew Eggleston (’15)
Teaching our youth is no easy feat. But Andrew Eggleston (English, ’15) has found satisfaction and success in the classroom.
Fascinating and full of enthusiasm: Alumna and husband give $1M in honor of emeritus English professor
Linda Randall and her husband, Gerald Hazelbauer, both professors emeriti of biochemistry at the University of Missouri, have given a $1M bequest, plus annual cash support to the English department via the Marty Bucco Award for Creative Teaching & Scholarship fund.