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CMarie Fuhrman in a field of grass with a storm brewing behind her.

CMarie Fuhrman’s New Collection, Salmon Weather, Reflects on Change, Connection to Place

There’s one constant: change. And there’s a lot of it these days. It threatens us with the unknown, and that can be scary. But it’s…
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Elizabeth Bradfield Named New Poetry Concentration Director at Western’s Graduate Program in Creative Writing

Western Colorado University is pleased to announce the appointment of Elizabeth Bradfield as the new Poetry Concentration Director within its esteemed Graduate Program in Creative…
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Story Catcher Festival Brings Literary Luminaries to Western Colorado University

Come celebrate storytelling, creativity, and literary exploration at the 2025 Story Catcher Festival, which will be held at Western Colorado University from April 9 to…
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Highlights from The Westerner Alumni Magazine

Verzuh Ranch
Verzuh Ranch field under Crested Butte Mountain.

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.

Verzuh Ranch
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A historic photo of Mountaineer Bowl.

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.

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Discover Belize
A student digs for artifacts in the jungle of 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.

Discover Belize
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