Environmental economist Edward Barbier elected to prestigious National Academy of Sciences
A leading figure in the field of environmental economics, Barbier joins 13 CSU faculty who have been elected to the prestigious organization over the years.
Celebrate CLA! Faculty and staff recognized for outstanding contributions to teaching, research, and service in 2026
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of our outstanding faculty and staff for 2026.
Monica Opoku Selected to Participate in the 2026-2027 Diana Wall Sustainability Leadership Fellows
Monica Opoku, Ph.D. student, Department of Economics The CSU Economics Department is proud to congratulate Monica Opoku on her selection as a 2026-2027 Diana Wall Sustainability Leadership Fellow! She is one of 20 early career scholars chosen from across Colorado State University to join the 16th cohort of this prestigious program. The Diana Wall Sustainability […]
Sociology Professor Tara Opsal named William E. Morgan Endowed Chair in the College of Liberal Arts
Tara Opsal, a professor and current chair of the Department of Sociology in the College of Liberal Arts, has been named the William E. Morgan Endowed Chair in the College. A nationally respected public sociologist, Opsal advances community-engaged reform in the criminal legal system, examining how it produces harm and inequality and developing pathways for change. She is also the director of the Criminal Justice and Victimization Institute at Colorado State University. As Morgan Chair, Opsal will use dedicated time and resources to expand CJVI as a hub for community-engaged, interdisciplinary justice research across Colorado.
Oyindoubra Gbeworo Selected to Participate in CSU’s Vice President for Research (VPR) Graduate Fellows Program Class of 2026-27
The CSU Economics Department Congratulates Oyindoubra Gbeworo on Selection to Colorado State University’s Vice President for Research (VPR) Graduate Fellows Program Class of 2026-27 We are thrilled to announce that Oyindoubra has been selected to participate in the VPR, a prestigious recognition that highlights excellence in graduate research. We’ve been told that this year’s applicant […]
Full-circle moment: Student commencement interns are now grads
Two student interns are taking part in the graduation ceremonies they helped make happen last year.
Double shot of organizing: How Starbucks workers inspired a union wave
A new CSU study found that since 2021, counties with Starbucks union elections have seen a ripple effect of union elections in other industries.
2026 College Awards Announcement
The 2026 College of Liberal Arts awards are announced.
Economist Ed Barbier honored with prestigious Planet Earth Award from the Alliance of World Scientists
Ed Barbier, a University Distinguished Professor of economics at Colorado State University, has been honored with the 2026 Planet Earth Award hosted by the Alliance of World Scientists. He is the first economist to win the award.
Niroj Bhattarai Awarded Bimson Grant for High School Economics Education
Associate Professor Niroj Bhattarai has received the Bimson Humanities Seminar grant to lead a summer professional development seminar for Colorado high school teachers who teach economics. Each year, a single Bimson Humanities Seminar grant is awarded by the College of Liberal Arts. The two-day seminar will be held on CSU’s campus in Fort Collins in […]