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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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Western’s Mock Trial Team Maintains Momentum at Regional Tournament
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Write What You Know? Maybe Not So Much.
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Western Hosts Colorado Honor Band Festival Led by Renowned Marine Band Director
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Border to Border: Western Professor Rides the Great Divide to Support Scholarships
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Western Students See the Power in Diplomacy at Model UN Conference in Banff
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Western’s Mock Trial Team Maintains Momentum at Regional Tournament
Once again, Western Colorado University’s Mock Trial team walked into the American Mock Trial Association (AMTA) Regional Tournament as a small program facing stiff competition…
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Western Hosts Colorado Honor Band Festival Led by Renowned Marine Band Director
High school musicians from across Colorado filled Western Colorado University’s Quigley Hall from February 19 to 21 for the 73rd annual All-Colorado Honor Band Festival…
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Border to Border: Western Professor Rides the Great Divide to Support Scholarships
For years, Dr. Gary Van Guilder has wanted to tackle what’s been called “the most recognized and important off-pavement cycling route in the United States.” So on…
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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.
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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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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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Bringing Water to the Desert: Western Alumnus Helps Restore Critical Wet Meadows in the Gunnison Basin
Montrose Daily Press
A 2002 Western Colorado University graduate, Matt Vasquez, is leading efforts to restore wet meadows across the Gunnison Basin, using simple rock structures to slow water flow and revive critical habitat for species like the Gunnison sage grouse. His work, rooted in observations he first made while studying and working in the field as a Western student, demonstrates how Western alumni are contributing to large-scale conservation solutions in the region.
Outdoor Retailer Show Touts ‘Gear of Tomorrow’ Platform
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Western Colorado University’s Outdoor Industry MBA program is gaining national outdoor industry recognition through Outdoor Retailer’s expanded “Gear of Tomorrow” platform, where students will present research on Gen Z consumer trends and the future of outdoor participation. The partnership places Western students directly on a major industry stage, connecting academic insight with brands and decision-makers shaping the next generation of outdoor innovation.
Outdoor Retailer Expands “Gear of Tomorrow” with University Partners
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Western Colorado University’s Outdoor Industry MBA program is gaining national industry visibility through a new partnership with Outdoor Retailer’s “Gear of Tomorrow” platform, where students will present research on Gen Z trends, sustainability, and the future of outdoor participation. The collaboration places Western students directly alongside industry leaders and innovators, reinforcing the university’s role in shaping the next generation of the outdoor economy.