Local Discovery, Global Impact
CSU is a research powerhouse, consistently counted among the top performing research universities in the nation – each year for the past decade posting more than $300 million in expenditures. Our researchers are leaders in atmospheric science, energy, water, veterinary and translational medicine, natural resources, chemistry, occupational therapy, and anthropology, and with ongoing and traditional strength in areas such as engineering and food production. Your support strengthens our ability to deliver research that benefits the global community across this broad range of disciplines.
How You Can Help
Support Research at CSU
Your gift towards programs and initiatives of the Office of the Vice President for Research supports the groundbreaking research driving Colorado State University’s emergence as a world-class research institution.
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Support Agricultural Sciences
Because of your generous contribution to our education, research, and outreach efforts, we will be able to continue our tradition of advancing the agriculture industry and upholding our land-grant mission. We greatly value your investment and will work hard to deliver on our promise to fuel relevant research, put knowledge to work locally and around the globe, and prepare new generations of agricultural leaders.
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Environmental and Radiological Health
Students and researchers in environmental health investigate how natural and built environments affect human and animal health and seek solutions to minimize negative health consequences of environmental and workplace exposures.
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The Power of Philanthropy
Michael Smith on Being Entrepreneurial and Giving Back
February 23, 2026
In this episode of The Next 150, President Amy Parsons talks with Michael Smith, founder and CEO of Freeport LNG, about entrepreneurial risk-taking and the mindset behind building one of the world’s largest LNG export facilities. He also shares why he and his wife, Iris, are supporting full-tuition scholarships and the Iris & Michael Smith Alumni Center – opening doors for the next generation of Rams.
Students and Donors Pay it Forward with New Engineering Building
March 4, 2025
CSU recently celebrated donors and students for helping to lay the foundation for the new Don and Susie Law Engineering Future Technologies building – a state-of-the art facility that will advance digital technology and artificial intelligence to drive engineering education and innovation across CSU.
CSU to build engineering and AI facility thanks to historic investment
October 16, 2024
$110M for this new building and strategic investment from students will advance digital technology and AI to drive engineering education and innovation across CSU.