During Homecoming and Family Weekend, Yusef Komunyakka (M.A., ’81) received the William E. Morgan Distinguished Alumni Award for his work as a Pulitzer prize winning poet. Though he was unable to attend the ceremony, University Distinguished Professor Camille Dungy accepted the award on Komunyakaa’s behalf and described his “rhythm of the work.”
The Writing Across the Curriculum (WAC) program at CSU is once again inviting faculty to explore how writing can enhance student engagement, understanding and success across all disciplines.
Hosted by Wolverine Farm Publick House each fall, SEE-THROUGH is a celebration of art and literature that features readings, exhibitions, and community conversations highlighting the world-class art and artists of Northern Colorado.
CSU University Distinguished Professor Camille Dungy talks about her book Soil, how she teaches writing and the myth of the individual genius.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Thorson previously served as the associate dean for strategic initiatives in the College of Communication Arts & Sciences at Michigan State University.
