2025
2025
May
Teenage Undergrad Earns Bachelor’s Degree Before High School Diploma
Oscar Agueda, 18, will graduate from CSU Pueblo with a social work degree on May 17, then receive his high school diploma two days later. The Colorado Springs student started college at 14.
CSU System Board approves budget and tuition
The Board of Governors of the Colorado State University System approved budgets for its campuses this week that keep tuition levels low and preserve fiscal strength in the face of budget challenges and uncertainty related to the changing federal landscape.
April
Groundbreaking Research on Workplace Emotional Regulation Unveiled by CSU Pueblo Professor
Dr. Brad Gilbreath, professor in the Hasan School of Business at Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo), has developed pioneering research identifying five distinct emotional regulation profiles in employees. The research has significant implications for workplace performance and well-being. This groundbreaking work has been selected for presentation at the Academy of Management Conference in Copenhagen, Denmark in July 2025.
Hasan School of Business Gets New Leadership with Ali Ashraf
PUEBLO, Colo.– CSU Pueblo is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Ali Ashraf as the next Dean of the Hasan School of Business. Dr. Ashraf will officially begin his role on July 16, 2025.
CSU Pueblo Recognized as “Opportunity College” in 2025 Carnegie Classifications
PUEBLO, Colo. – The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, the nation's leading framework for categorizing diverse U.S. higher education institutions, has recognized Colorado State University Pueblo with two significant designations
CSU Pueblo History Program Earns Essential Employability Qualities Certification
PUEBLO, Colo. – Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) History program has earned the Essential Employability Qualities (EEQ) Certification from The QA Commons, valid until April 8, 2028. The certification recognizes programs that successfully prepare students with work place-ready skills.
CSU Pueblo names University of Colorado assistant coach Zach Ruebesam as the school’s new head men’s basketball coach.
Zach Ruebesam, an assistant coach at the University of Colorado, has been named the new head coach of the Colorado State University men’s basketball program, as announced Monday morning by CSU Pueblo Vice President of Athletics and Strategic Partnerships, Dr. Paul Plinske. Ruebesam began his duties at CSU Pueblo on April 15.
CSU Pueblo Celebrates Research Excellence and Scholarly Achievements Following Carnegie Research College and University Distinction
Colorado State University Pueblo will showcase the impressive scholarly and creative works of its faculty and staff at the annual Scholars' Reception, highlighting achievements that have helped secure the university's new Carnegie classification of Research College and University and brought in more than $3.5 million in research funding over the past year.
CSU Pueblo Launches 9th Annual #LoveCSUPueblo Give Day with $70,000 Goal
Colorado State University Pueblo has announced its ninth annual #LoveCSUPueblo Give Day, including a 24-hour online fundraising initiative running from noon on Thursday, April 24 to noon on Friday, April 25, 2025. This year's campaign aims to raise $70,000 to directly support student success and enhance the ThunderWolf experience.
March
CSU Pueblo President Emeritus Timothy Mottet to deliver 2025 commencement address
Colorado State University Pueblo is proud to announce that Dr. Timothy Mottet, former CSU Pueblo President, will deliver the keynote address at the university's 2025 commencement ceremony. The event, which will celebrate approximately 600 graduating students, will take place on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at 8:30 a.m. at the CSU Pueblo Thunderbowl.
CSU Pueblo and Aladdin Announce Grand Opening of Qdoba in the Occhiato Student Center
Colorado State University Pueblo (CSU Pueblo) and Aladdin Dining Services are pleased to announce the grand opening of Qdoba Mexican Eats in the Occhiato Student Center. The new dining option will officially open its doors to students, faculty, staff, and community members on April 2, 2025.
Call it Sweet Success: How a CSU Pueblo Student Blends Education and Entrepreneurship at Historic Downtown Bakery
It's an early February morning in downtown Pueblo, before even the joggers have begun their daily routes. Inside Hopscotch Bakery at 333 S. Union Ave., Jacelynn "Jace" Trujillo places a black apron over her brown shirt and tan pants, ready to start another day as a business owner at just 23 years old.
Homeschool Science Colorado Takes Top Honors at Southern Regional Science Olympiad
Home School Science Colorado (HSC) dominated the Southern Regional Science Olympiad tournament, held at Colorado State University-Pueblo on Saturday, March 8, 2025. The team finished with an impressive 65 points, securing first place among the 29 high school teams competing.
CSU Pueblo Mourns the Loss of Dr. Carol Langer, Pioneer of Master's Program in Social Work
CSU Pueblo is deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. Carol Lee (Schlosser) Langer, who died on March 4, 2025, in Omaha, Nebraska. Dr. Langer, who retired in 2022, was a cornerstone of the university's Department of Social Work, serving as both Department Chair and Associate Dean of the College of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences.
February
CSU Pueblo Welcomes Jodi Schreiber as Interim Executive Director of Facilities
CSU Pueblo is pleased to announce the appointment of Jodi Schreiber as the Interim Executive Director of Facilities.
Intercultural Food and Talent Showcase at CSU Pueblo
The Intercultural Food and Talent Extravaganza celebrates its 81st year with an exciting evolution. Originally hosted exclusively by the Colorado International Students Association (CISA), this year's event welcomes collaboration with multiple student organizations: AAPI, Ballet Folklórico, Black Student Union, and the Indigenous Students Association. This partnership has inspired the name change from "International" to "Intercultural" Extravaganza, reflecting the diverse campus community coming together.
Award Winning Film Festival Returns to CSU Pueblo with 33 films over 3 days
PUEBLO, COLO. – CSU Pueblo students will gain hands-on experience producing and managing an internationally renowned film series as Mountainfilm on Tour returns to campus Feb.27 through March 1. The three-day event, hosted at the Buell Communications Center on campus, showcases 33 acclaimed documentary films from Telluride’s prestigious Mountainfilm festival.
CSU Pueblo Welcomes Dr. Kristine Morris as New Dean of School of Nursing
CSU Pueblo's School of Nursing is set to enter a new chapter with the appointment of Dr. Kristine Morris as its new dean and director. Morris begins her appointment on May 16, 2025. She brings a blend of academic leadership and extensive nursing education experience to the role.
'Lucky' Pilot's Dedication Shaped Three Wars and Generations
In this era when most CSU Pueblo students connect globally through social media, Perry Dahl’s story reminds us of a time when global citizenship came at a far greater cost. Dahl, a World War II fighter ace (pilots who shot down five or more planes in combat) died on Dec. 2, 2024, at the age of 101. I was the end of an extraordinary life that began far from American shores.
CSU Pueblo Earns Prestigious “Research College and University” from Carnegie Research Classification
PUEBLO, Colo. — Multiple years of expanding research opportunities to win major grant awards have paid off for CSU Pueblo. Today, Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education designated CSU Pueblo as one of their "Research Colleges and Universities.” The designation recognizes institutions spend at least $2.5 million on research and development and don't traditionally focus on awarding doctorates.
CSU Pueblo Professor’s Book Challenges Traditional Narrative of Mormon Racial History
In his latest work, "Second-Class Saints: Black Mormons and the Struggle for Racial Equality," CSU Pueblo Professor of History Matthew Harris provides an unprecedented examination of the complex racial history within The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Published by Oxford University Press, the book has quickly become a bestseller, offering readers a meticulously researched account of the Church's journey toward ending its priesthood ban on Black members.
CSU Pueblo Faces Budget Challenges Amid Uncertain Funding Landscape
CSU Pueblo is taking steps to strengthen its financial foundation through public-private partnerships and strategic planning, according to university leaders at this week's CSU System Board of Governors meeting.
A New App Puts Campus Safety in Students’ Pockets at CSU Pueblo
At CSU Pueblo, ensuring student safety now takes just a few taps on a smartphone. The university has launched Pack Protect, a comprehensive safety app that transforms how students, faculty, staff, and visitors connect with campus security and essential services.
CSU Pueblo Interim President Rico Munn Sets Vision in First Board Address
Rico Munn outlined his priorities for CSU Pueblo in his first address to the Colorado State University System Board of Governors following his appointment as interim president. Munn, who succeeds former president Armando Valdez, emphasized three key focuses: providing clarity during federal-level transition, ensuring stability, and maintaining institutional momentum.
Dr. Justin Hiniker Joins Cohort of Pueblo Community Leaders
Dr. Justin Hiniker, Director of Student Advocacy, Access, and Support at Colorado State University Pueblo, has been selected to join the 2025 cohort of Leadership Pueblo. The program is developed by the Greater Pueblo Chamber of Commerce. They selected Hiniker as on of their 31 emerging leaders chosen for a six-month leadership development initiative.
January
CSU Pueblo's SoCo Reading Series Welcomes Award-Winning Authors for Spring 2025
PUEBLO, Colo. (January 27, 2025) – The Department of English and World Languages at CSU Pueblo announces its Spring 2025 SoCo Reading Series, featuring three distinguished authors whose works span poetry, crime fiction, and literary fiction. The series continues its decade-long tradition of bringing nationally and internationally acclaimed writers to Southern Colorado.
New Colorado Laws Now in Effect
Several new laws took effect in Colorado this January, from stricter driving regulations to protections for delivery workers. Here's what you need to know.
CSU Pueblo Foundation Hosts Day of Celebration
PUEBLO – The Colorado State University Pueblo Foundation hosted a Day of Celebration honoring the organization’s 70th anniversary, the start of the ThunderBowl Suite Expansion project, and the end of OverDrive, a Campaign for CSU Pueblo.
CSU Pueblo's Sharman-Newell Makes Mile-High History
The frigid January air bit through layers of warmth as Reece Sharman-Newell took his place at the starting line in Boulder. The British-born CSU Pueblo standout had faced countless challenges in his decorated running career, but last Saturday’s conditions—temperatures in the teens and Boulder's notorious 5,328-foot elevation—presented a unique test.
‘Just keep trying’: First-generation student musters grit to graduate
In Summer 2021, he was taking three intensive classes while studying computer information systems at Colorado State University Pueblo. He was working 40 hours a week with two jobs, at a golf course and in an office on campus. The oldest of six siblings, Vido needed the jobs to help his family pay bills and buy groceries.
Microsoft 365 Reducing Storage Limits
Microsoft is reducing the storage allocation available for Microsoft 365 (M365) services across the Colorado State University System. The change, which applies to storage used by applications and user accounts, prompted a response plan developed by a committee of professionals from across CSU to ensure uninterrupted access and support for storage needs.
