Faculty & Staff

The alchemy of finance and the economic obstacles to lowering emissions

From Wall Street to climate policy, CSU economics faculty explore inequality, power, and the challenges of tackling climate change.

Access to Air Quality Information and Local News Media Habits

Journalism faculty take you inside their research on improving air quality communication and using deliberative journalism to spark stronger civic engagement.

Connecting Pilgrimage and Migration

Ancient pilgrimage stories and modern migration reveal the shared human experiences that connect us across cultures.

Symbols of Hate on University Campuses

CSU scholars explore race, gender, identity, and symbols of hate on campus — challenging discrimination and imagining inclusive futures.

Conversations on cultural stereotypes at zoos and the Prison Agriculture Industry

How do zoos reinforce cultural stereotypes we may not know we hold and what is prison agricultural labor and why does it exist?

Connecting communities through interdisciplinary Catholic studies

As the endowed Willette Chair of Catholic Studies, Joel Bacon has spent his first year in the role exploring how religious studies can spark dialogue and bridge differences through music, education, new experiences and open conversation.

Helping Rural and Tribal Communities Thrive

Through initiatives like the Mountains and Plains Thriving Communities Collaborative, the Center for Environmental Justice has supported more than 200 rural and tribal communities by connecting them with resources, expertise, and funding opportunities to help their projects thrive.