Dr. John K. Matsushima’s Legacy
Inspiring Impact and Innovation
Rooted in Agriculture
We are at a pivotal moment in agriculture and animal sciences. With the pressures of climate change, population growth, and rising demands for food, innovation and leadership are more crucial than ever. In honor of Dr. John K. Matsushima’s extraordinary contributions, we aim to name the department after him while raising support to address today’s most urgent challenges.
Dr. Matsushima is internationally celebrated for his groundbreaking work in cattle nutrition, particularly for his development of feedlot cattle diets that have transformed beef production globally. Naming the department in his honor is a tribute to his visionary work and an enduring commitment to advancing the field of animal sciences.
Propelling Innovation
Today’s global challenges—food security, sustainability, climate change, and animal welfare—require innovative solutions. By supporting CSU’s Department of Animal Sciences, you are fueling innovation, equipping future leaders with the cutting-edge tools and knowledge to drive change.
Together, we can enhance CSU’s competitiveness and foster the next generation of visionary leaders like Dr. Matsushima, whose groundbreaking work transformed the cattle industry, ensuring continued advancements in animal welfare, food security, and sustainability.
“No one can deny the influence that the Colorado State University Animal Science Department has had on the economic development of (the livestock industry). Its growth has been commensurate with the unfolding of a great educational idea. Its history to be revered. Its future to be envied.”
— Dr. John K. Matsushima
Join us in shaping the future of agricultural innovation and animal sciences
Your partnership will nurture the next generation of leaders in the field. Together, we can make a profound impact, advancing animal welfare, enhancing food security, and promoting a healthier, more sustainable world.
Leave Your Legacy
Equip the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders to Meet Our Most Pressing Challenges
Our faculty and students develop their passion for animals through an industry-oriented approach to animal health, productivity, and shaping the future of regenerative agriculture, environmental sustainability, and food security. Your philanthropic support will equip them to lead and innovate in these vital areas.
Student Success
Provide undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships, internships, livestock judging coaching support, and research opportunities that prepare students to be leaders in agricultural sciences.
Infrastructure and Facility Enhancements
Invest in state-of-the-art labs, classrooms, and research farms to support innovation and uphold CSU’s legacy of excellence in agricultural education and research. This includes support for the AgNext Innovation Station and the Climate Smart Research Facility’s Precision Feed Unit.
World-Class Academic and Research Programs
Strengthen CSU’s leadership in teaching, mentorship, and research by attracting top talent through endowed faculty chairs, operational funding, and coaching positions. Build on Dr. Matsushima’s legacy by advancing research in sustainability, animal welfare, and future livestock systems.
Outreach and Impact Around the State and World
Support the advancement of global agriculture by investing in groundbreaking research and leadership in sustainability, animal welfare, and future livestock systems—benefiting local producers and shaping the future of agriculture worldwide. Help prepare the next generation of leaders and ensure CSU continues to lead with innovative, climate-smart solutions.
Connect with Us
For additional information, please contact the College of Agricultural Sciences Development Office:
Brendan McCrann, Managing Director of Development
Brendan.McCrann@colostate.edu
Emily Land, Assistant Director of Development
Emily.Land@colostate.edu