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Western Colorado U faculty, alums and students winning poetry recognition

Outlet: The Montrose Daily Press

June 3, 2024

Poets in Western Colorado University’s Graduate Program in Creative Writing are getting a lot of attention from publishers and earning accolades from across the industry. This attention also illuminates the Poetry Concentration’s mission to foster a diverse faculty of award-winning writers who are actively publishing and working within the poetry community. Read about Western Colorado U faculty, alums and students winning poetry recognition

Science beyond the classroom

Outlet: The Montrose Daily Press

May 29, 2024

Western is integrating hands-on learning experiences into its science curriculum, extending education beyond the classroom. Through fieldwork and research opportunities, students gain practical skills and knowledge, enriching their academic journey and preparing them for real-world applications in various scientific disciplines. Read about Science beyond the classroom

New scholarship supports Western’s Graduate Program in creative writing

Outlet: The Montrose Daily Press

May 22, 2024

A new scholarship has been established to support Western Colorado University's graduate program in Creative Writing, aimed at providing financial assistance to aspiring writers pursuing their academic goals. This initiative underscores a commitment to nurturing talent and fostering literary excellence within the Western community. Read about New scholarship supports Western’s Graduate Program in creative writing

Cutting Class: With Carson Storch & Jesse East

Outlet: Matchstick Productions

May 20, 2024

Class is over on Friday afternoon at Western Colorado University, and student Jesse East is planning to spend his weekend playing in the backyard with a friend. But Jesse is not an ordinary college student, and this is no ordinary weekend. His “backyard” is the Gunnison Valley—two million acres of public lands and hundreds of miles of trails between Gunnison and Crested Butte, Colorado. Read about Cutting Class: With Carson Storch & Jesse East

Colorado will ease path to college by paying back 2 years of tuition for lower-income students

Outlet: The Denver Post

May 19, 2024

A new proposed legislation in Colorado would allow residents to claim a state income tax credit for tuition paid to public colleges or universities in the state. The bill aims to provide financial relief to families struggling with the rising costs of higher education. If passed, eligible taxpayers could receive a credit equal to 50% of their tuition payments, up to a certain limit. Read about Colorado will ease path to college by paying back 2 years of tuition for lower-income students

Pickleball is everywhere. Here’s why the fast-growing sport is good for your health

Outlet: National Geographic

May 17, 2024

"Men frequently play against women, and kids commonly play with parents and grandparents—dynamics not necessarily seen in other sports or activities, which definitely makes pickleball unique," says Lance Dalleck, an exercise and sports scientist at Western Colorado University. Read about Pickleball is everywhere. Here’s why the fast-growing sport is good for your health

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