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Rams Rise shatters records, raising $1.8 million for the first time
In one powerful day of celebrating generosity and Ram pride, the Colorado State University community had a record-breaking 2026 Rams Rise day of giving on May 7. Before midnight that day, 1,979 donors gave $1,793,330. That nearly tripled 2025 results.
The gifts will provide immediate support to, and will strengthen, critical programs across CSU, helping students rise and achieve their academic dreams.
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Rams Rise Shatters Records, Raising $1.8 Million
May 19, 2026
In one powerful day of celebrating generosity and Ram pride, the CSU community had a record-breaking 2026 Rams Rise day of giving on May 7. Before midnight that day, 1,979 donors gave $1,793,330, which nearly tripled 2025 results.
Historic Gift Helps Students Launch Sales Careers
April 23, 2026
Larry and Pat Kendall (’83) have funded a significant commitment to the College of Business as the college celebrates its 60th anniversary. The investment crowns the University’s professional selling program with a name and bold new mission: the Kendall Center for Sales Excellence.
CSU Students Help Hungry Colorado Kids
February 23, 2026
Now in its seventh year, Beef Sticks for Backpacks has donated more than 3.2 million high-protein beef sticks for Colorado children facing food insecurity – kids who lack access to enough nutritious food to meet basic health needs. The program donated 730,000 beef sticks during the most recent school year alone.