Jared Tarzian never thought he would attend Colorado State University, but it was the apparel and merchandising major and product development concentration in the Department of Design and Merchandising that eventually won him over.
First-generation grad Tanajha Putman made the most of her CSU experience through volunteering, mentorship, and building communities.
Shiloh Dailey overcame challenges and built connections for advocacy in their path to a social work degree as a queer, disabled, non-traditional student parenting two young children through the pandemic.
"There is always something new to learn, but you have to be willing to try new things, so attend many events. In this way, you can also meet new people and make friends. In the face of challenges, remind yourself of what inspires you."
Tessa Maras, a hospitality management outstanding graduate, cooked up an incredible college career.
Bella Olsson followed a winding path to graduate from Colorado State University with a degree in family and consumer sciences in the School of Education.
The CSU College of Health and Human Sciences is proud to feature these exceptional graduates for Fall 2021. Read more about them in their stories!
After six years, An Le returned to CSU’s Department of Human Development and Family Studies through CSU Online and earned her bachelor’s degree, a double concentration, and a minor.
Eunwoo Sam Jun has come a long way to get to graduation. Jun graduates this fall with a degree in interior architecture and design and is a first-generation college student, an international student from South Korea, a veteran, and an undergraduate researcher.
Vee Martinez is an unstoppable graduate from the Colorado State University Department of Design and Merchandising’s Apparel and Merchandising Program. As a first-generation student in the merchandising concentration, she’s proudly broken down barriers and faced every challenge along the way with grace and positivity.