Colorado State University has made a name for itself in the world of academic research and is recognized around the world for its status as a tier 1 research university. “Today, CSU has grown to become one of the top research universities in the country with more than $500 million in annual research expenditures,” CSU President Amy Parsons said. “Our research has impact on the most critical issues of our time with world-leading discoveries in areas including climate, agriculture and translational medicine.”