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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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Western Alum Ross McGee Named Colorado’s Top Game Warden for 2025
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The Fighting Spirit: How Lillian Nordini Went from Novice Boxer to National Champ
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Western Students Win Regional Title, Head to National ACSM Student Bowl
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Celebrating Excellence: 2025 Alumni Awards Honor Western’s Outstanding Graduates
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CMarie Fuhrman’s New Collection, Salmon Weather, Reflects on Change, Connection to Place
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Explore past stories that highlight Western's milestones, achievements, and moments that shaped our community.
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Data by Design: Western Students Build Custom Weather Station to Advance Climate Research
The weather can be difficult to predict anywhere, but especially in a high mountain valley, where the sun and terrain hold unreasonable sway over the…
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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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Verzuh Ranch: Where Conservation Meets Education
Looking around the forty acres of prime wetland habitat Wynn and Ryan Martens recently donated to Western Colorado University, you can almost feel the pressure…
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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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Western In the News
7 Adorable College Towns In Colorado
The Travel
Gunnison, a charming town at the southern end of the Gunnison Valley, serves as a gateway to the stunning Black Canyon of the Gunnison National Park and offers year-round outdoor adventures. Home to Western Colorado University, Gunnison features a vibrant downtown with diverse dining, shopping, and entertainment options, making it a perfect destination for both visitors and residents alike.
A place for all abilities
Aspen Daily News
Western hosts the fifth annual Disability Film Festival, which highlights inspiring stories of individuals living with disabilities and promotes inclusivity in our communities. This year’s festival, featuring a selection of nine impactful films, aims to raise awareness and foster understanding of the challenges and triumphs faced by people with disabilities.
Sage Yazzie: A Rising Football Star with Deep Roots
Navajo Times
Sage Yazzie, a wide receiver at Western, draws inspiration from his Navajo heritage and family legacy as he excels in football and community engagement. As he embarks on his senior year, Yazzie aims to give back to his roots by organizing youth football camps for the Navajo Nation and showing the beauty of his community through his photography business, Native Nature LLC.