MyWestern
Academic Calendar
Bookstore
University Catalog
Athletic & Recreational Venues
MyWestern
Academic Help
Library
Health & Wellness
Campus Map
Events
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.
Western Newsroom
News
Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Alumni Awards Honor Western’s Outstanding Graduates
News
CMarie Fuhrman’s New Collection, Salmon Weather, Reflects on Change, Connection to Place
Press Release
Western’s Nursing Education Program Builds Momentum with New Director, Grant
Press Release
Elizabeth Bradfield Named New Poetry Concentration Director at Western’s Graduate Program in Creative Writing
News
Western Colorado University Awarded Grant to Improve Library Accessibility
Search the News Archive
Explore past stories that highlight Western's milestones, achievements, and moments that shaped our community.
Read Article
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…
Read Article
Pride Month, Tokenism, and Being Queer at Western
A Testimony from Natalie Edwards Pride Month Origins The first declaration of Pride Month was made in 1999 when President Clinton named June Gay and…
Read Article
MBS Program Connects with Community to Teach Rural Behavioral Health
Almost one-fourth of the United States population lives in rural areas. Of those 62 million Americans, nearly 20% of them—approximately 15 million people—struggle with some…
Highlights from The Westerner Alumni Magazine
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.
Read the History
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.
Dive Into the Story
Go beyond the headlines with videos that bring Western’s stories to life.
The Press Room
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.