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Students and faculty are using drone technology to conduct environmental research, map terrain, and capture aerial data, opening new opportunities in fields like environmental science, geology, and media production.
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Write What You Know? Maybe Not So Much. It’s probably somewhat fitting that the origins of the phrase “write what you know” are a matter…
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Western Hosts Colorado Honor Band Festival Led by Renowned Marine Band Director
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Border to Border: Western Professor Rides the Great Divide to Support Scholarships
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Western Students See the Power in Diplomacy at Model UN Conference in Banff
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Western Colorado University partners with myFootpath to re-engage students who earned some credit, but no credential
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Master Drummer Fara Tolno Brings the Rhythm of West Africa to Western
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Western Hosts Colorado Honor Band Festival Led by Renowned Marine Band Director
High school musicians from across Colorado filled Western Colorado University’s Quigley Hall from February 19 to 21 for the 73rd annual All-Colorado Honor Band Festival…
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Border to Border: Western Professor Rides the Great Divide to Support Scholarships
For years, Dr. Gary Van Guilder has wanted to tackle what’s been called “the most recognized and important off-pavement cycling route in the United States.” So on…
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Western Students See the Power in Diplomacy at Model UN Conference in Banff
At a time when international alliances are strained, and the role of the United Nations is openly debated, a group of eight Western Colorado University…
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Students partnered with Gunnison County Electric Association and Powerfield Energy to build a nearly 1 MW solar array, gaining hands-on construction, installation, and industry experience while helping advance clean energy in the Gunnison Valley.
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Students teamed up with scientists to support the Colorado Headwaters Ecological Spectroscopy Study (CHESS) by collecting leaf, drone, and airplane-based sensor data that will help track water, soil, and vegetation changes across the West.
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From athletic wins to research projects, the Mountaineer Minute brings students the latest stories that matter. We’ve pulled together news from across campus, including student media, official university announcements, and video highlights, so you don’t have to hunt for what’s happening. It’s student-centered, easy to navigate, and updated regularly.
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Outdoor Retailer Show Touts ‘Gear of Tomorrow’ Platform
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Western Colorado University’s Outdoor Industry MBA program is gaining national outdoor industry recognition through Outdoor Retailer’s expanded “Gear of Tomorrow” platform, where students will present research on Gen Z consumer trends and the future of outdoor participation. The partnership places Western students directly on a major industry stage, connecting academic insight with brands and decision-makers shaping the next generation of outdoor innovation.
Outdoor Retailer Expands “Gear of Tomorrow” with University Partners
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Western Colorado University’s Outdoor Industry MBA program is gaining national industry visibility through a new partnership with Outdoor Retailer’s “Gear of Tomorrow” platform, where students will present research on Gen Z trends, sustainability, and the future of outdoor participation. The collaboration places Western students directly alongside industry leaders and innovators, reinforcing the university’s role in shaping the next generation of the outdoor economy.
Western Colorado University runner and Pikes Peak Ascent legend win largest Vail Mountain Winter Uphill in event’s 19-year history
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A Western Colorado University Mountain Sports athlete earned a major victory at the 19th annual Vail Mountain Winter Uphill, highlighting the strength of Western’s trail running and mountain endurance programs on one of Colorado’s premier winter race stages. The win, alongside a legendary Pikes Peak Ascent champion, underscores how Western student-athletes continue to compete and succeed at the highest levels of mountain sport competition.