Winter 2024/Spring 2025
The power and possibility of the liberal arts
How liberal arts alumni are using their CSU degrees
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Letter from the Dean: Winter 2024/Spring 2025
Meet our new dean Kjerstin Thorson, read her reflections from her first semester at CSU, and get an update on the Clark project.
College of Liberal Arts Winter 2024/Spring 2025 News
An update on the latest research, faculty achievements, alumni spotlights, and other recent news from the College of Liberal Arts.
Hollywood Ending: Anthropology alum works at new Lucas Museum
Anthropology alum Jerry Smith (’13) catalogues the props and artwork of LucasFilm storytelling: that’s right, Star Wars, Indiana Jones, and more.
Pulling the Pieces Together
Curiosity and adaptability are cornerstones of alumnus, tattoo artist, and advocate Cei Lambert’s career.
On the Road to Becoming a U.S. Foreign Service Officer
Veteran Justin Frigault (’23) secures a prestigious Rangel Fellowship on his journey to become a U.S. Foreign Service Officer.
A Life of Service: US diplomat Hannah Fowler credits philosophy for directing her path
Two philosophy degrees and a passion for positive change leads Hannah Fowler (’11) to the U.S. State Department.
Building a Technical and Creative Storehouse of Skills
Journalism and Media Communication
From filming collegiate basketball to the Paris Olympics, Megan Rakoczy (’16) is a jack of all video trades.
Crafting Global Fluency: From CSU to IMF
International Studies | Languages, Literatures and Cultures
A love of K-Pop started Grace Tiberi’s (’22) interest in international studies, leading her to a job with the International Monetary Fund.
From CSU to the National Park Service
Talking to locals and hiking the backcountry of the Mountain West, Poppie Gullett loves her job as national historic landmarks historian.
From the Classroom to the Capitol
Rachel Pratt (’23) uses her political science, legal studies, and criminology degree to make her mark at a prominent government relations and public affairs firm based in Washington, D.C.
Bringing the Liberal Arts to Management Consulting
Anthropology and Geography | Economics
Smith’s double major in geography and economics helped him get accepted to the London School of Economics, a leading program in the world. He’s now a consultant at KPMG.
Music alumni are guiding a new generation of leaders and musicians
School of Music, Theatre, and Dance
CSU Music alumni are shaping their communities and inspiring students through adaptability, innovation, and leadership.
Shaping Fort Collins Through Civic Innovation
Emily Myler works on the problem of housing and population growth in the city of Fort Collins using her communication studies degree and experience with the CPD.
Tackling human trafficking
Edna Muñoz uses her sociology training to stop human trafficking in Boulder County.
A Life in Radio: Marty Lenz (’90) lives his childhood dream
College of Liberal Arts | Communication Studies
Ram fan, student-athlete, donor, and radio personality Marty Lenz (’90) receives the College of Liberal Arts Honor Alumnus Award in 2024.