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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 Colorado University Invites Public to Grand Opening of Mountaineer Bowl at The Rady Family Sports Complex
A new era at Western Colorado University will start on September 7 with the Grand Opening of the newly renovated Mountaineer Bowl at The Rady […]
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Mountain Sports Scholarship Fund: Bringing Outdoor Athletes to New Heights
Many students attend Western Colorado University not only to receive a high-quality education but also to experience all that the Gunnison Valley has to offer. […]
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Butch Clark and the Origins of the Coldharbour Institute
By most standards, Butch Clark is a big guy. Although he has an exceedingly gentle demeanor, with a frame well over six feet tall, broad shoulders, and a powerful, deep voice, he’s someone who rarely goes unnoticed in a room.
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Shattering the Glass Ceiling
Patti Locke didn’t always have it easy. Growing up in a small agricultural community on Redlands Mesa in Western Colorado, everyone was expected to do hard things.
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The Ripple Effect: How Large Donations Reshape Western
When Jeff and Karen Holway (’75) came forward with the vision and the first significant gift to set the Mountaineer Bowl renovation project in motion, […]
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The Perry Anderson Citizenship Award
Local Fundraising Efforts for the Music Department As the Spring 2023 band concert began to wrap up, Dr. Brett Keating, director of bands, announced the […]
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The Western Difference and STEM Scholarships
When Fritz and Elaine Culver met as graduate students at Washington State University, it was clear to Elaine that Fritz had a unique undergraduate experience at Western.
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