Previous Issues: Alumni Profiles

Polly Baca speaking at Distinguished Alumni Awards

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Polly Baca’s State of Inspiration

One of the most influential women in Colorado politics began her career at CSU, and now serves on the CSU System Board of Governors.

Dan Tyler with his grandsons

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Bringing history to life

Dan Tyler was not only passionate about his subject but also eager to teach it, with each of his lessons wrapped in his own humanity.

Apples sculpted by Miriam Palmer

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A scientific legacy still bearing fruit

Miriam Palmer had arrived in Fort Collins in 1904 to begin her illustrious 43-year career as a scientific illustrator, physiology instructor, and world-renowned aphid expert. 

Ken Goldsberry and James Klett in a horticulture greenhouse. PHOTO: John Eisele

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James Klett and Kenneth Goldsberry

The program established by Goldsberry and Klett have not only benefited the green industry, but also have helped scores of CSU alumni blossom in their careers.

Lisa Campos standing on a track in front of a UTSA hurdle.

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Lisa Campos one of country’s best college athletics directors

Campos is excelling as the vice president of intercollegiate athletics at the University of Texas at San Antonio, and has been nominated as athletics director of the year.

Data of arial snow collection

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Tom Painter cracks the calculus of snowmelt

Painter combines his interests in data and snow to measure, model, and predict the amount of water in snowpack to improve water management.

Jon Geller with Ukrainian refugee and her pet. Photo of dogs

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CSU veterinary alums, students travel to Romanian border to help care for Ukrainian refugees’ pets

Founder of Street Dog Coalition provided care for refugees’ pets at the Ukrainian border with current CSU veterinary students as well as other alumni.

Illustration of the Lemon Girls. Two women with lime and lemon on arm.

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Maxine Cofino finds handmade success in Texas

With a passion for food and entrepreneurial ideas, and sources for local produce to squeeze, The Lemon Girls opened in March 2021.

Matthew Tillman and Gregg S. Johnson PHOTO: Joe A. Mendoza

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Col. Gregg S. Johnson and Lt. Col. Matthew Tillman

A group of ROTC graduates are looking to breathe new life into the Military Sciences building and elevate CSU's officer training programs.

Mamod Shamsi and family

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Mahmod Shamsi: ‘Nothing short of a miracle’

How the CSU College of Business alumni network helped one of their own evacuated from Afghanistan ahead of the Taliban takeover