Recent alums Cruz Keefner and Iris Matzdorff arrived at CSU with very different questions and life experiences. Through philosophy, they found new ways to explore those questions and are now carrying what they learned toward careers in law.
A sabbatical isn’t a year off—it’s a chance to focus. Four philosophy faculty share how they’re using that time to write, research, collaborate, travel, pursue long-running projects, and simply think.
Our graduating philosophy majors are heading into careers in law, government, medicine, software engineering, public service, graduate school, and beyond—paths that make great use of the critical thinking, communication, and problem-solving skills they’ve developed through philosophy. But what makes this group especially memorable is the range of passions and experiences they bring with them. This year’s graduates include skiers, climbers, filmmakers, artists, raft guides, musicians, travelers, athletes, and community leaders. We’re proud to celebrate this talented and wide-ranging group as they take their next steps after CSU.
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.
The 2026 College of Liberal Arts awards are announced.
A philosopher of science explores why public trust breaks down and how better reasoning can help repair it.
Rolston was a founder of the field of environmental ethics, a deep thinker at the intersection of science and religion, and an accomplished naturalist.
Join us for “Democracy: the what, the why and the how” with Dr. Philip Pettit on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at 4:30 pm in the LSC Theatre.
Philosophy professor Collin Rice receives the Monfort Professor award at CSU.
