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September Feature

Western Launches New School of the Arts

Western is stepping into a new chapter for the arts. Beginning this fall, programs in Art, Graphic Design, Music, Theatre, and Film will come together under the brand-new School of the Arts. That means more opportunities to collaborate across disciplines, learn from faculty leaders, and prepare for careers in today’s creative industries.

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Recent Highlights

Catch up on what's been happening at Western.

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Students research a rock formation in the Gunnison Valley.

Geology Students in the Field

August 11, 2025
Western geology students spent the summer turning classwork into fieldwork by rafting canyons, mapping valleys, and collecting data alongside pros across the West.

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Fraternity Life Returns to Western

July 18, 2025
Fraternity life returns to Western after nearly 20 years as Delta Upsilon, founded by James Christmas (’25), opens its doors to build leadership, break stereotypes, and foster campus and community connection.

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How Trails Affect Wildlife

July 17, 2025
Western grad Chloe Beaupré used 100+ trail cameras to find that elk avoid busy trails while mule deer may be drawn to them. These insights could shape smarter, wildlife-friendly recreation planning.

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Engineering a Better Forecast

June 5, 2025
Five Western engineering students built a custom weather station for remote backcountry use, giving scientists new tools to track microclimates and climate change in the Gunnison Basin.

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Lillian Nordini warms up at the Western gym.

From First Fight to National Champ

May 15, 2025
In just seven months, Western’s Lillian Nordini went from first-time boxer to undefeated national champ, winning all three USIBA title fights by stoppage, and leaving the belt in the gym to inspire the next round.

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A Western athlete “throws” a “shifty” off of a “kicker.”

Where Freeride Feels Like Home

May 12, 2025
Western’s freeride team is stacking podiums with new coaches and standout freshmen. Their tight-knit, all-in vibe on and off the mountain makes them feel like family.

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Team breakdown on senior night.

1,000 Points and a Program Turnaround

May 12, 2025
Senior center Rachel Cockman hit 1,000 career points while leading Western to its best season since 2021. Now she’s eyeing a pro career overseas.

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alumni award recipients.

Shoutout to Our 2025 Alumni Award Winners

May 9, 2025
Western honored the Class of 2025 with its Alumni Awards for Excellence, which celebrates standout students and faculty who embody the Mountaineer spirit.

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Western Students Take Regional, Head to Nationals

May 9, 2025
Western seniors Sam Burke and Graydon Walker shocked the field at the Rocky Mountain ACSM Student Bowl, clinching the title with a final answer on high-altitude pulmonary edema.

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