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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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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
Western Colorado University Prepares to Welcome Alumni and Fans for Homecoming Weekend 2025
Press Release
Once again, Mountaineers from across time and space will rendezvous for Homecoming Weekend, October 10–12, for a full slate of events to celebrate the past…
Western Colorado University Welcomes Shelley Thompson as Vice President of Advancement and Executive Director of the WCU Foundation
Press Release
After a 25-year career raising millions for organizations across Colorado — from museums to health systems to community colleges — Shelley Thompson is bringing her…
Elizabeth Bradfield’s SOFAR Explores the Currents That Carry Us All
Press Release
In her newest book of poetry, SOFAR, Western Colorado University’s Elizabeth Bradfield turns her attention to the ecological and historical moment we live in through…
Western Colorado University Launches New School of the Arts
Press Release
Western Colorado University is ushering in a new era for the arts. Starting this fall, the university will bring its programs in Art, Graphic Design,…
“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…