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An infographic with college graduates dressed in caps and gowns posing with the Cody the Cougar mascot with superimposed text: Fall 2025 Commencement, 1,060 total graduates

By the numbers: Columbus State to celebrate 1,000-plus graduates during fall commencement

December 03, 2025

Columbus State will honor 1,060 Fall 2025 graduates during commencement ceremonies on Friday, Dec. 12, which will also feature alumnus Curtis Walker '22 as the featured speaker at each.

Former two-term SGA president Walker ’22 returns as fall commencement speaker

November 24, 2025

Curtis Walker will share his insights on resilience while reflecting on his CSU student experience as the speaker for all three commencement ceremonies on Dec. 12.

Headshots of new CSU Foundation Board of Trustees appointments (left to right, top row): Baker, Cheves, Gower and Hensen; (bottom row) Hunter, Schondelmayer, Turner and Stone.

Columbus State welcomes seven new trustees to its Foundation Board

November 21, 2025

Each new trustee brings professional expertise and a deep commitment to advancing the university’s mission to their new Foundation Board role.

A group photo of current and past leaders, staff and affiliates of the Leadership Institute on a stage at the organization's 20th anniversary luncheon

20 years of shaping leaders: Leadership Institute celebrates milestone, charts growth

November 20, 2025

Celebrating two decades of leadership development, the Leadership Institute is unveiling plans for future growth through enhanced educational offerings and expanded partnerships.