Colorado State University

The sound of fallen leaves crunching under students’ feet as they walk to class in October, the cheers of the fight song during athletic contests and the applause for receiving a treasured diploma are all associated with Colorado State University.

Fort Collins and the surrounding area have grown around the university; its impact on life in Larimer County and beyond is immense.

“The university is the driving force in the community and it has helped make Fort Collins what it is today,´ said Bob Everitt, a Fort Collins businessman who holds an honorary doctorate from Colorado State. “It is a great asset…