Medieval and Renaissance Conference Returns to CSU

After 22 years, the Rocky Mountain Medieval Renaissance Association (RMMRA) Conference has returned to Colorado State University, as scholars of various liberal arts fields studying Medieval and Renaissance eras gather for one of the largest gatherings of such scholarship in the West.  “People come together from many universities, from Colorado to the coast, every year […]

CSU History Professor Makes 3rd Appearance on NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?”

To the experts and enthusiasts of early North American history, Ann Little, Ph.D., is perhaps best known for her work as a CSU professor of 21 years and as an award-winning author. But to the viewers who tuned into the July 31 episode of NBC’s “Who Do You Think You Are?”, Little was the expert […]

Frank Boring wins Telly Award for history of CSU Documentary!

Frank Boring is seen here outside of the CSU History Main Office holding his 2021 Telly Award for his documentary “The Great Experiment: Colorado State University 150 Year History” made through CSI Films On PBS. Frank collaborated with History faculty, Dr. Jared Orsi and undergraduate student, Charlie Dreyer to create this documentary, highlighting the history […]

CSU students provide Windsor with historical chronicle of churches, factory

A group of CSU graduate students recently gained professional experience in the art of going back in time by performing a historical analysis of churches and a sugar-beet factory in the town of Windsor. Adam Thomas, an instructor in the Department of History who had previously done a historical analysis of downtown Windsor, turned to […]

History Colorado announces new State Historian’s Council

DENVER, Colo. (July 16, 2018) ━ Today, History Colorado announced the formation of its first State Historian’s Council in its 139-year history in Colorado. The State Historian’s Council will be led by noted historian and author Dr. Tom Noel, who will be joined on the council by respected historians from across the state. The new council will include […]