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The Press Room is your go-to hub for official information from Western Colorado University. Whether you’re a journalist, media professional, or public stakeholder, this space offers quick access to press releases, official statements, media contact details, and downloadable assets like logos, photography, and boilerplate copy. Designed to support accurate and timely reporting, the Press Room ensures you have the tools and resources you need to share Western’s story with confidence and clarity.
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Official Announcements
Read Western's official responses and announcements on important matters affecting our community.
A 30-year Journey to Healing
Western wins NAGPRA grant to close chapter on Native American remains The remains of 25 individuals housed in Western Colorado University’s CT Hurst Museum will…
200 volunteers aid community organizations during Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service
On a frigid Gunnison winter morning, a Western Colorado University van turned onto Wisconsin St. armed with volunteers, rags and plenty of furniture polish. Their…
A Bright Future Through Grit, Scholarship, and Ambition
Rivaldo Francisco is quiet, but don’t let his reticence fool you. It’s his work ethic, big dreams, and sharp intellect that does all the talking.…
Latest Press Releases
“The Holly” Wins National Emmy
Press Release
The Holly, a documentary written, directed, and produced by Julian Rubinstein, Filmmaker and Journalist-in-Residence at Western Colorado University, won the national award for Outstanding Regional…
Mari Sandoz’s Legacy Lives On: Nature Writing Students Claire Thompson and Lizbeth Bárcena Awarded First Scholarships
Press Release
Two students in Western Colorado University’s Graduate Program in Creative Writing’s Nature Writing concentration are the beneficiaries of the newly established Mari Sandoz Scholarship. Claire…
Western Receives $230,000 in Grants to Strengthen Rural Behavioral Health Workforce
Press Release
People in rural communities struggling to find mental healthcare could soon see some relief after Western Colorado University’s Master of Behavioral Science (MBS) program was…
Dr. Forest Mannan Receives 2025 Early Career Teaching Award
Press Release
At first, it didn’t seem like a big change. But when Western’s Dr. Forest Mannan started referring to ‘office hours’ as ‘student hours’, it revealed…
Western Hosts Thousands During Summer Camps and Conferences
Press Release
Western Colorado University is once again buzzing with summer activity. Over the next two months, 35 separate events will welcome nearly 7,000 visitors to campus…