College of Business - Colorado State University

10/15/2026

In honor of our 60th anniversary, we’re taking a look back at some of our favorite moments from the College of Business over the years!

Have a favorite College of Business memory? Share it with us in the comments below!

09/24/2026

We are honored to officially welcome Ronn Smith as the sixth dean of the College of Business!

On July 1, Smith joined the College after serving as senior associate dean for faculty and research at the University of Wyoming. He brings decades of experience as an academic administrator, researcher and educator, and is eager to build upon the strong foundation that his predecessor, Beth A. Walker, PhD, built during her 11-year tenure.

“Big picture, the College’s focus on Business for a Better World really appealed to me,” Smith said. “It’s about applying business knowledge, concepts and frameworks not just to make business better, but to make the world a better place. That transcends all disciplines within the College of Business.”

As dean, Smith hopes to build on the College's Business for a Better World legacy through the continuation of innovation, expanding opportunities for students and employees and strengthening connections with community and corporate partners.

We look forward to the College's next chapter under his leadership.

Read more about Smith's outlook for the College: https://lnkd.in/dRCAcdMu

06/16/2026

POV: you’re on campus during summer break

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05/12/2026

Meet the management department’s Samantha Conroy!

04/02/2026

After 11 remarkable years, we share our appreciation as Beth Walker steps down from her role as dean of the College of Business.

The College's first female dean, Beth Walker has led with a focus on student success and belonging, stakeholder outreach and the belief that business has the responsibility to make a positive impact on society. During her tenure, she helped shape what the College stands for today. Through the creation of our strategic plan, came to life, unifying students, faculty, staff and the broader College of Business community around a shared vision. From record undergraduate enrollment growth to national and global recognition, her leadership has put the College on a tremendous trajectory.

As we celebrate the College’s 60th anniversary – and look ahead to the next 60 - we celebrate, with gratitude, her lasting contributions to our community. Thank you, Beth, for your exemplary vision and outstanding commitment to our College. We wish you all the best in your next chapter!

https://source.colostate.edu/outgoing-business-dean-beth-walker-looks-back-on-her-11-years-at-csu/

03/03/2026

Ali Anderson (B.S., ’15) credits CSU with giving her the confidence to embrace uncertainty. From global consulting to leading American manufacturing businesses, her nonlinear path shows how saying yes to change can lead to deeply meaningful work — built to last.
🔗Read Ali's full story here: https://alumline.source.colostate.edu/built-to-last-ali-anderson-and-the-courage-to-change-course/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social

03/03/2026

From the warmth she felt on her first campus visit to her career today as a Denver business attorney, Taylor Hill John has built her path on empathy, leadership and a passion for business. Her journey from finance student to mergers and acquisitions attorney shows how a CSU foundation can open unexpected doors.

🔗Read Taylor's story here: https://alumline.source.colostate.edu/from-the-oval-to-the-closing-table/?utm_source=Facebook&utm_medium=Social

01/22/2026

This year, we’re celebrating the College's 60th year anniversary!

As we look back on these six decades, we reflect on the values that have defined us from the beginning: a strong commitment to community, our mission and our land-grant mission that expands access to high-quality, responsible business education. We're proud of these achievements and the people who made them possible. Here's to 60 years of impact and celebrating what's to come!

12/22/2025

Watch the official movie trailer for "A Dean for the Holidays!"

This year, the College took a playful spin on a Hallmark-style movie, where an impossible to-do list requires the work of six Deans to get the job done. More than a holiday movie trailer, it's a reminder of the power of community and how working together positively impacts everything we do at the College of Business.

No matter how you celebrate this season, here’s wishing you a happy holiday and bright new year ahead.

One Dean. Six helpers. An impossible to-do list. Can the College of Business community come together to save the holiday?

12/17/2025

What happens when one Dean isn't enough to save the holidays?

You recruit six more.

"A Dean for the Holidays" movie trailer coming December 22 🎬