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Outlet: Men's Health
April 15, 2024
"Research shows clear benefits to regular sauna use, ranging from reduced risk of mortality from heart disease, to better glucose control to better mental health,"says Lance Dalleck, PhD, a Professor of Exercise and Sport Science and High-Altitude Exercise Physiology at Western Colorado University. Read about 8 Best Home Saunas, According to Fitness Editors and Experts
Outlet: Gunnison Country Times
April 3, 2024
After over a year of alluding to a possible housing project, Western Colorado University shared developing plans of a 52-unit project next to the Aspinall-Wilson building, which houses the Western Foundation. Read about Western eyes east side of campus for new housing
Outlet: Montrose Press
April 3, 2024
Western Colorado University’s graduate Poetry concentration, part of the Graduate Program in Creative Writing, is celebrating the achievements of its students, alumni, and faculty members with a series of prestigious awards and publications. Read about Western Colorado University graduate students, alum, and faculty in poetry win nationwide awards
Outlet: GoMountaineers.com
April 1, 2024
Western Colorado athletics has announced its Mountaineer Sports Hall of Fame Class of 2024, an induction group that includes a trio of All-American and/or conference champion student-athletes, a Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference championship team, and a Lifetime Achievement honoree. Read about Athletics Hall of Fame Class of 2024 Announced
Outlet: Montrose Press
March 30, 2024
Governor Jared Polis, along with the Colorado Outdoor Recreation Industry Office (OREC), has granted Western Colorado University $100,000 for the completion of an Outdoor Industry Lab within the Rady School of Computer Science and Engineering. Read about Western’s Outdoor Industry Lab wins $100,000 Grant
Outlet: Gunnison Country Times
March 20, 2024
Prospective Western Colorado University students now have an extra two months to commit to the university, following months of financial aid delays from the federal government. Read about Western moves enrollment deadline
Outlet: Crested Butte News
March 13, 2024
Like a lot of kids who grew up in the Gunnison Valley, Brianna Rickert (M.A. Education, ‘25) was on skis as soon as she could walk. But before long, she was leaving the other kids behind and skiing to the tops of podiums at Nordic races around the state. Now, in addition to being a senior in Western Colorado University’s accelerated Elementary Education degree program, she’s a world-class Mountain Sports athlete dreaming of Olympic gold. Read about Western Skimo athlete Brianna Rickert aims for Olympic gold
Outlet: Crested Butte News
March 13, 2024
This investment will also support a growing collaboration between RMBL and Western Colorado University’s Rady program, with opportunities for mechanical engineers to assist with sensors, computational scientists to analyze the large volumes of data, and aerospace engineers to help prepare for new satellite technology. Read about Congress Makes $2M+ Investment in Local Projects
Outlet: Crested Butte News
March 13, 2024
This past week, Western Colorado University sent its Nordic Ski Team to Lake Placid, New York to compete in USCSA Nationals. Read about Western Athletes Hit Podium at Nordic Nationals
Outlet: Inside Higher Ed
February 28, 2024
Rural regional colleges across the country have historically been underfunded in comparison to state flagships, but the challenges in Colorado have been exacerbated by the state’s routinely poor performance in per-student appropriations. Read about Distinctive Funding Challenges for Rural Regional Colleges
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