Francesca Hand has been appointed head of Colorado State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture and will begin her role Aug. 14.
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CSU staff members Quatez Scott and Paula Mills were among 84 participants nationwide to complete the LEAD21 leadership development program, strengthening leadership across land-grant institutions.
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Colorado State University Distinguished Professor Jan Leach received an honorary doctorate from the University of Montpellier for her contributions to plant pathology and global scientific collaboration.
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Paige Stanley, a research scientist with CSU’s Soil Innovation Lab, was recognized with the Outstanding Young Professional Award for her research advancing soil health, grazing management and climate solutions in rangeland systems.
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Kim Stackhouse-Lawson, director of CSU AgNext, received the 2026 Trailblazer Award from the Denver Business Journal for her leadership in advancing sustainable, data-driven animal agriculture.
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CSU alumna Katie Greenwood has been named executive director of the Colorado FFA Foundation, where she will lead initiatives supporting agricultural education, FFA students and educators across the state.
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Libby Bigler, Colorado’s Beef Quality Assurance coordinator, travels the state working with ranchers to strengthen beef quality, animal care and consumer trust in Colorado’s cattle industry.
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Gene Kelly, director of the Colorado Agricultural Experiment Station and professor at Colorado State University, has been named incoming chair of agInnovation, helping lead national efforts to advance agricultural research and public investment in science.
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Four Colorado State University leaders and partners were inducted into the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame, honored for decades of service advancing agricultural research, education and industry across the state.
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Thomas Borch, professor of environmental and agricultural chemistry, has been named associate editor of Environmental Science and Technology, widely regarded as one of the top journals in the field.
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Dr. Jessica Davis, professor and former head of CSU’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, passed away Jan. 26, 2026, leaving a legacy of leadership, mentorship, and innovation in agriculture.
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CSU and Alltech created a bilingual poster to help dairy producers and workers make informed calf transport decisions, promoting animal welfare and operational efficiency.
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Industry leaders, educators, and producers gathered at the National Western Stock Show for Stockmen in the Stockyards, a daylong event exploring how global trade, imports, and exports are impacting Colorado’s beef industry and cattle markets.
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Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences honored Gary Carpenter and Jim Gibb as the 2025 recipients of its Livestock Leader Award during a ceremony at CSU Spur in Denver, held in conjunction with the National Western Stock Show.
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CSU’s Landscape Architecture program has been nationally reaccredited, earning praise for its strong curriculum, collaborative faculty, and hands-on learning opportunities. With a rich history and a focus on sustainable design, the program prepares graduates to lead in the profession.
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CSU Ag Day 2025 returns Sept. 6 with the Nutrien Ag Day BBQ — a celebration of Colorado agriculture featuring fresh, local food, family fun, and support for ag student scholarships before the Rams take on UNC.
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From June 3-6, Colorado State University hosted the 2025 Equine Science Society (ESS) Symposium in Fort Collins. The biannual conference brings researchers, students and industry leaders from around the world together to advance equine research and education.
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Dawn Thilmany, a respected scholar, extension leader, and economic development innovator, has been named interim head of the College of Agricultural Sciences’ Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, effective July 1.
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Shelly Lynch, a 32-year employee of Colorado State University Human Resources and the College of Agricultural Sciences, is retiring on July 1. Lynch was hired in CSU’s HR employment office and since 2013, she has been an HR Operations Specialist in the CAS Ag Business Center.
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Two longtime CSU faculty members were honored on May 6 at the annual College of Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural Experiment Station Awards Ceremony for outstanding research, teaching and outreach.
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On Tuesday, May 6, the College of Agricultural Sciences and Agricultural Experiment Station held its annual CAS/AES Awards ceremony, recognizing employees and students for their exceptional achievements over the past year.
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More than 1,800 FFA students from across Colorado gathered at Colorado State University’s Fort Collins campus to compete in the Colorado FFA Career Development Events.
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This year’s Trees in the West event will bring together residents, scientists, policymakers and forestry professionals to explore how trees can help communities adapt to a warming climate. The event will take place on Tuesday, May 20, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. at CSU Spur, and is hosted by Colorado State University’s Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
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Colorado State University’s Landscape Design and Contracting program recently hosted more than 1,500 students on campus for the 49th Annual National Collegiate Landscape Design Competition. This year marked the fifth time CSU has hosted the event in Fort Collins, and CSU’s student team placed third for the second consecutive year.
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Following a national search, Dr. Noa Román-Muñiz has been selected to serve as permanent head of the Department of Agricultural Biology, effective immediately.
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Three delegates were recently appointed to represent Colorado State University on the national Council for Agricultural Research, Extension, and Teaching.
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CSU’s Landscape Architecture program will host the 32nd annual LA Days this April, featuring expert-led lectures on designing and sustaining built and natural environments.
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After more than four decades dedicated to agribusiness education, farm management research and water resource policy, Greg Perry, Professor in CSU’s Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics, is retiring from academia.
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Jennifer Martin, Associate Professor of Animal Sciences at Colorado State University, has recently been selected to join the 2025 class for the Pork Leadership Institute.
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CSU alumni Michael Bartolo and Don Brown were honored by the Colorado FFA Foundation as the latest inductees in the Colorado Agriculture Hall of Fame.
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Dr. Kellie Enns has been selected to serve as Associate Dean for Academic and Faculty Affairs in the College of Agricultural Sciences.
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Keith Belk, Professor of Animal Sciences and Director of Colorado State University’s Center for Meat Safety and Quality, has been awarded the 2025 Educator Award from Beef Quality Assurance.
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“Steve exemplifies the values that Colorado State University’s Department of Animal Sciences seeks to cultivate — innovation, stewardship, and a commitment to the sustainability of our agricultural landscapes.”
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The Metropolitan Agricultural Research Center, or MARC, is celebrating its grand opening on Wednesday, Dec. 4 at the Colorado State University Spur campus.
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Jessica Prenni and Dana Hoag have been named as 2024 Nutrien Scholars of Agricultural Sciences.
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Horticulture and Landscape Architecture’s annual Poinsettia Sale will take place on December 7 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the CSU Horticulture Center.
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The search committee for Colorado State University’s next dean of the College of Agricultural Sciences has selected four finalists to visit campus in April.
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Scott Haley, Bill Hammerich and John Stulp were recognized for their significant contributions to the state’s second largest industry.
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Scott Haley, Bill Hammerich and John Stulp were recognized for their significant contributions to the state’s second largest industry.
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Katie Greenwood’s love of agriculture and commitment to education grew during her time at CSU. Today, she is dedicated to sharing her passion for agriculture and helping her students at Cedaredge High School thrive.
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Don Thorn joins Colorado State University to serve in a new role strengthening the university’s ties with rural Colorado.
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The interdisciplinary Livestock Business Management degree aims to prepare the next generation of skilled professionals to lead one of Colorado’s most important industries. The program combines engaged industry experiences, hands-on learning, and curriculum from agricultural business and animal sciences.
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Colorado State University’s annual Ag Day tradition returns to campus on Saturday, Sept. 24, for the university’s 41st celebration of agriculture and athletics. Prior to kickoff of the Ram football team’s matchup against Sacramento State, the College of Agricultural Sciences will host the Nutrien Ag Day BBQ in collaboration with Colorado agricultural growers, producers and partners.
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U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Deputy Administrator Janet McCabe and other EPA staffers visited the Agricultural Research and Development Center to learn more about CSU’s commitment to advancing the science of sustainable agricultural systems and accelerating agriculture’s climate resiliency.
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To honor Bernie Rollin’s life and legacy, Steve Hillard ’70 recently contributed $750,000 to the College of Agricultural Sciences to support strategic initiatives and catalyze the college’s commitment to creating a more diverse and inclusive future for agriculture.
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On Wednesday, April 29, employees and students were celebrated at the annual CAS/AES Awards, held in the Bernie Rollin Knowledge Well in the new Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building.
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Over the spring semester, Godinez participated in an internship focusing on being an equine-assisted services provider at the Temple Grandin Equine Center’s Denver location on the CSU Spur campus. During this internship, she learned the difference between many types of EAS and the standards necessary for providing the various services.
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Laston Charriez, an educator, marketing executive and food industry veteran, has joined Colorado State University’s College of Agricultural Sciences as an assistant professor of practice and industry liaison for the Department of Agricultural and Resource Economics’ new Agribusiness and Food Innovation master’s degree program.
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Roman-Muniz, associate professor and director of undergraduate programs in the Department of Animal Sciences, was recognized this week as a 2022 Best Teacher Award recipient.
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Mengmeng Gu brings experience in both horticulture and landscape design to her new role as department head for the Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture, with a focus on sustainability and a career-long commitment to teaching, research and outreach.
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Craig Huffhines, a top executive in the equine and beef industries, is returning to his alma mater as CSU’s director of Equine Sciences and Elite Bovine and Equine Genetics.
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The new Temple Grandin Equine Center totals 30,000 square feet, and includes equine, clinical, administrative and classroom spaces that support student learning, client success and research advancement for the equine-assisted services industry.
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This June, Dave Holm will retire after 43 years of service to Colorado State University’s San Luis Valley Research Center and Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture.
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On March 9, Paul Opler lent his entomology expertise to the United States Postal Service’s virtual first-day-of-issue dedication ceremony for its newest stamp featuring the Colorado Hairstreak Butterfly.
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The state-of-the-art facility, named for Department of Animal Sciences faculty member and autism advocate Temple Grandin, was created to be a place of healing, treatment, education and research for clients from diverse backgrounds. The center is the new home of one of the leading equine-assisted services education and research programs in the world.
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Thomas Borch and Dawn Thilmany have been recognized for their excellence in teaching, research, and engagement, and for demonstrating a significant impact on their respective fields.
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Colorado State University Professor of Animal Sciences Temple Grandin will speak on Tuesday, Feb. 16, as part of the Colorado Women’s Hall of Fame Virtual Author’s Corner Series. The theme of the event is “From the Heart and Mind.”
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A popular feature of the National Western Stock Show, the Ag Adventure education program continues this year through a printable activity guide that correlates with the days of the postponed stock show, Jan. 9-24.
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