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Join Western Anthropology students as they study abroad at the summer Field School. They’ll accompany Professor Dr. David Hyde on an archaeological dig to uncover Mayan ruins in Belize. Experience life at the camp in the jungle and see the discoveries they make along the way.
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Public Input Sought for GMUG Forest Health Projects
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Research Shows Aspen Forests Slow Wildfire Spread
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“The Holly” Wins National Emmy
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Mari Sandoz’s Legacy Lives On: Nature Writing Students Claire Thompson and Lizbeth Bárcena Awarded First Scholarships
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Western Receives $230,000 in Grants to Strengthen Rural Behavioral Health Workforce
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Western Earns Accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission
Recognition demonstrates a commitment to academic excellence Western Colorado University is excited to announce that the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) voted at its July 18…
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Western Graduates Named to Forbes 30 Under 30
Enabling Equitable Energy Solutions An effort to bring critical solutions to renewable energy has landed two Western Colorado University alumni on a prestigious list of…
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Mountaineers Recycle Solar Panels to Save Money, Expand Access
As part of an Environment and Sustainability (ENVS) capstone class at Western Colorado University, the Equitable Solar Solutions project is Western-born and serving its community…
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Verzuh Ranch
Rooting for the Planet
Inspired by their Colorado heritage, Wynn and Ryan Martens embraced regenerative ranching and gifted Verzuh Ranch to Western as a living laboratory for land stewardship.
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Mountaineer Bowl Through the Years
From championship games to community celebrations, Mountaineer Bowl has been a Western icon for 75 years—now reborn as part of the Rady Family Sports Complex.
Discover Belize
Dispatch from Belize
For over a decade, Western students have joined Dr. David Hyde in Belize to unearth ancient Maya history—and their journey continues at the monumental La Milpa site.
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Colorado Gives $10,000 Grants to Attract Teachers
Governing
Western is proud to support future educators like Jolene Phillips, whose journey from paraprofessional to licensed special education teacher was made possible through Colorado’s $10,000 Educator Recruitment and Retention grant. Programs like this not only reduce financial barriers but also empower Western graduates to help meet the critical need for teachers across Colorado, especially in high-demand areas like special education.
Western Colorado’s Dean Noble named 2024-25 RMAC Man of the Year | Colorado Sunshine
Denver Gazette
Western celebrates student-athlete Dean Noble, who made history as the first Mountaineer and first RMAC men’s wrestler to be named RMAC Man of the Year. A standout both on the mat and in the classroom, Noble earned dual degrees while excelling as an NCAA All-American and academic honoree.
Denver’s ‘The Holly’ documentary wins national Emmy Award in New York
Denver Gazette
Western proudly congratulates Journalist-in-Residence Julian Rubinstein, whose powerful documentary The Holly won a national Emmy Award for Outstanding Regional Documentary. Rubinstein’s investigative storytelling not only brought national recognition to Denver’s complex social issues but also reflects the depth and courage he brings to his work with Western students.