Ernie’s legacy: Longtime faculty member helping next generation of STEM students

Ernie Chavez, a professor and former chair in the Department of Psychology at Colorado State University, has dedicated his professional and personal life to serving historically minoritized students and supporting their success.

“My legacy is people,” he said. “The people who are out there doing the work.”

Chavez’s story is one of perseverance, compassion, and commitment to giving back.