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Delta Upsilon Fraternity takes a group photo outside of Six Points Thrift Store in Gunnison.

Delta Upsilon Brings Fraternity Life Back to Western Colorado University

For the first time in nearly two decades, Western Colorado University is once again home to a social fraternity. Delta Upsilon, one of the oldest…
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Beaupré hangs a trail camera on a tree to monitor wildlife.

New Study Shows the Impact Trail Recreation Has on Deer, Elk in the Gunnison Basin

The Gunnison Valley is famous for the network of trails that wind their way through the surrounding mountains. But how do all of those trails…
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Public Input Sought for GMUG Forest Health Projects

As forest health challenges like drought, insects, and disease continue to threaten Western Colorado’s public lands, community members have an opportunity to contribute to how…
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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.

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