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Students and faculty are using drone technology to conduct environmental research, map terrain, and capture aerial data, opening new opportunities in fields like environmental science, geology, and media production.
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Meeting the AI Moment: How Western Is Preparing Students for What Comes Next
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Western Colorado University to Launch National Search for Next Athletic Director
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Miles Van Hee, a Mountaineer for Life
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Western Designated Bird Friendly Campus Amid Dramatic Bird Declines
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Trail Team Competes at Pikes Peak Ascent & Marathon
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Shaping the Future of Physical Education and Sport: Kanae Haneishi’s Mission of Inclusion and Wellness
Sports and athletics have always been an important part of Kanae Haneishi’s identity. As a girl growing up in Japan, like any adolescent searching for…
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Western Professor Kanae Haneishi chosen for SHAPE Colorado Award
Just two years after coming to Colorado to teach students the pedagogy of physical education, Western Associate Professor Dr. Kanae Haneishi was selected to receive…
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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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Panels of Possibility
Panels of Possibility
Students partnered with Gunnison County Electric Association and Powerfield Energy to build a nearly 1 MW solar array, gaining hands-on construction, installation, and industry experience while helping advance clean energy in the Gunnison Valley.
CHESS Match
CHESS Match
Students teamed up with scientists to support the Colorado Headwaters Ecological Spectroscopy Study (CHESS) by collecting leaf, drone, and airplane-based sensor data that will help track water, soil, and vegetation changes across the West.
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Your source for official news and media resources from Western Colorado University. Find recent press releases, access our media kit, view official statements, connect with experts and our communications team for interviews and inquiries.
Mountaineer Minute
Student news, all in one place.
From athletic wins to research projects, the Mountaineer Minute brings students the latest stories that matter. We’ve pulled together news from across campus, including student media, official university announcements, and video highlights, so you don’t have to hunt for what’s happening. It’s student-centered, easy to navigate, and updated regularly.
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Western Colorado U EMPLOYS turns research into impact
Montrose Daily Press
The EMPLOYS program at Western Colorado University connects scientific research with real-world environmental management, training students to turn data into practical, on-the-ground solutions. It strengthens Western’s role as a leader in applied sustainability education and prepares graduates to lead across science, policy, and land management systems.
Meeting the AI moment: How Western is preparing students for what comes next
Gunnison Country Times
Western Colorado University is actively integrating artificial intelligence into its curriculum so students gain practical skills and ethical understanding of AI tools while preserving critical thinking and creativity. This approach positions Western students to succeed in an AI-shaped future by combining fluency with emerging technologies and real-world readiness.
Crested Butte athlete to compete in Olympic Games’ newest sport
CPR News
Western Colorado University alumnus Cam Smith will compete in ski mountaineering at the 2026 Winter Olympics after winning a World Cup event and earning qualification for the sport’s Olympic debut, showcasing how Western’s mountain environment and athletic opportunities help students reach elite levels of competition. His journey from attending classes in Gunnison and skiing locally to standing on the world stage highlights the impact of Western’s outdoor culture on student development and achievement.