What does it mean to lead with purpose? How does access to education change lives? In this episode of The Next 150, CSU President Amy Parsons sits down with Katie Kramer, President and CEO of the Boettcher Foundation and a former Boettcher Scholar, along with Andrea Donlucas, a current CSU student and scholar. Together, they explore the life-changing impact of the Boettcher Scholarship, the role of community and mentorship in leadership development, and why investing in access to higher education is essential for Colorado’s future. Andrea shares her path from a first-generation student to a future educator and aspiring politician, while Katie reflects on her time in the program to now building inclusive leadership ecosystems across the state.

Before Eugene Daniels was serving as editor of the POLITICO playbook, co-host of MSNBC’s “The Weekend,” and president of the White House Correspondents’ Association, he was a defensive end and student journalist right here at Colorado State University. On this episode of The Next 150, Eugene returns to campus as CSU’s 2025 commencement speaker and reflects on the journey from CSU's student media to holding powerful people accountable through political reporting. He shares how CSU mentors helped him find his voice, how athletics taught him leadership and why he believes students belong in every room they enter.

Plus, Eugene offers candid insight on journalism’s evolving role in democracy and advice for students navigating college and beginning their future careers.

After a year of seeing him on the sidelines cheering on our Rams, it's finally time to sit down with Denver Broncos legend Terrell Davis in our next episode of The Next 150. From sleeping in his equipment before his first-ever football practice as a kid to becoming a Super Bowl MVP and Pro Football Hall of Famer, this episode dives deep into TD’s story of resilience and grit. He tells defining stories from his childhood, opens up about overcoming adversity, rediscovering joy in the game, and why he believes greatness can come from anywhere. TD also shares advice for today’s student-athletes and reflects on what it has meant to be welcomed by the CSU community as our inaugural Rambassador.