From CSU sociology student and college counselor to queer community advocate and filmmaker, Eric Delehoy’s career reflects the power of putting ideas into motion and creating alongside others. This Sunday, his latest film tour begins in Fort Collins. Eric K. Delehoy (he/him), ’95, is a writer, changemaker and lifelong advocate for queer voices. With a […]
As the Alternative Sentencing Director for Larimer County Community Justice Alternatives,(opens in new tab) Jill Fox, ’97, oversees community-based sentencing programs and Pretrial Services that promote public safety, save taxpayer dollars, and provide clients with the structure and support needed for long-term success. “My Sociology education at CSU taught me to look at the whole picture […]
A new study shows that inequality in spending on children has widened dramatically since 1980. The widening gaps highlight how financial investments in children are becoming an increasingly important factor in perpetuating inequality.
Backlogged grant reports. A 20,000-row data project. A dashboard that changed a meeting. This summer, 15 CSU interns did real work for Colorado communities.
Help make meaningful teaching and research possible! Join CSU Sociology’s vibrant team and provide essential logistical and administrative support to our department chair. Our Assistant to the Chair plays a key part in: Managing the chair’s calendar and meetings Supporting department projects and initiatives Coordinating faculty personnel processes Managing travel logistics and documentation Organizing department events […]
Looking for a role where your work makes a difference? Join our vibrant CSU Sociology team and help strengthen student success, boost alumni engagement, and expand our department’s impact near and far! Our Academic Coordinator plays a key part in: Student support and academic initiatives Undergraduate retention and programming Graduate program coordination and recruitment Alumni engagement Campus partnership development […]
Join us in celebrating our College of Liberal Arts Outstanding Grads for Spring 2026.
The College of Liberal Arts acknowledges the accomplishments and efforts of our outstanding faculty and staff for 2026.
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.
Congratulations to Ph.D. student Yue Xu, 2026 recipient of the Rural Sociological Society (RSS) Dissertation Research Award! Yue’s dissertation examines China’s seafood regime across production, processing, and consumption while shedding light on the hidden human, social, cultural, and environmental costs of rural development. This RSS award supports graduate student research that advances the field of […]
