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Mountaineer Football Alumni Association

Each year, an independent group of former players and friends of the Western Colorado University football program band together to become a driving force that […]

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Holly Ehrlich Memorial Scholarship

The Holly Ehrlich Memorial Scholarship was established in 2024 by Scott Ehrlich and the Ehrlich family to honor their wife, mother, and WCU alum, Holly […]

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An Elevated Experience

Recognizing the Dr. Elliot Brown MCAT Scholarship “Practicing medicine is a team sport, not solely an individual effort,” said Dr. Elliot Brown, founder of the […]

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Landowners donate 40-acre Verzuh Ranch to Western for conservation, learning

It is a beautiful and functional wetland ecosystem The landscape of so many mountain tourism hubs is covered up by condos or manicured to the […]

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Western partners with Reisher Scholars Program to provide scholarships

Aligns seamlessly with our shared values of accessibility and excellence” GUNNISON, Colorado: Western Colorado University is proud to announce a partnership with the Reisher Scholars […]

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Western to Host Fourth Annual Mountaineer Gala

Western is excited to announce the Fourth Annual Mountaineer Gala will take place on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at the Cherry Hills Country Club in […]

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Elevate Western Campaign Announced to the Public

Western Colorado University President Brad Baca recently released the sent letter to the Mountaineer Community to announce the public launch of Western’s ambitious Elevate Western […]

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Scholarship program targeting the Valley’s most needy launched with $6.6M gift

“Program creates a pathway for local students to reach their full potential and attain a Western degree” GUNNISON, Colorado: Western Colorado University is proud to […]

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New Name for Environment & Sustainability School

The Clark Family School of Environment & Sustainability The generosity of one family has led to a name change for a Western school. Western Colorado […]

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Mountaineer Bowl to Undergo Renovation Thanks to Rady Donation

In 2023, the Mountaineer Bowl will see a large renovation thanks to a generous donation from Paul (’78) and Katy Rady. Following the completion of […]

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