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Named for legends

Named for legends

Kazuo Salazar May 8, 2024

The dance department is wrapping up 2024 by naming the dance studio after Colorado Mesa University (CMU) stand out dance community member Ann Sanders. Dance has drawn attention from across the country,...

A new face in the OP

A new face in the OP

Kaydee Lucero May 8, 2024

Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has welcomed Alec Sica as its new Outdoor Program (OP) Director as of April 2024. Sica brings with him a wealth of experience in outdoor education, having spent a decade...

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ASG election results are in

Gwyn Elliott April 26, 2024

The new Associated Student Government (ASG) President is Lelani Domingo and the Vice President is Myles Newble. This came after a long race starting in April and they were announced as the winners...

A slice of life on stage

A slice of life on stage

Kaydee Lucero April 10, 2024

Become immersed in 19th Century Russia with the final play in this year’s season For the final show of their season, Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) theater department is set to stage Anton...

Mesa liftoff

Mesa liftoff

Julia Wildman March 25, 2024

This past semester the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) set its sights on Colorado Mesa University (CMU). Students working towards a degree in any of the science, technology, engineering...

Adapt first, ask later

Adapt first, ask later

Dean Allen March 25, 2024

Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) sports management program, is preparing to host the university’s first ever Adaptive Sports Expo on April 11. Adaptive sports are sports that have been modified to...

Student Aid finally here

Student Aid finally here

Zeke Magri-Nichols March 14, 2024

Federal student aid applications faced long delays this semester to many students’ chagrin. However, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) Integrated Resources for Information and Solutions (IRIS) announced...

CMU Reaccredited

CMU Reaccredited

Kaydee Lucero March 14, 2024

Decades of academic growth and excellence attract accolades. Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has cemented its standing as an institution for academic excellence with its recent reaffirmation of accreditation...

Voting district updates

Voting district updates

Julia Wildman February 29, 2024

Grand Junction's District 3 sees rapid changes as multiple people drop out There are changes to District 3 on the horizon for this upcoming election.  Representative Lauren Boebert announced...

A prestigious benchmark

A prestigious benchmark

Dane Campbell February 29, 2024

The Davis School of Business can soon say that they are in the top 6% of schools worldwide. Since becoming head of the Business Department last fall, Dr. Carlos Baldo has worked to ensure that the school...

PA Program receives prestigious award

PA Program receives prestigious award

Kaydee Lucero September 7, 2023

Colorado Mesa University's Physician Assistant (CMU PA) program stood out for its remarkable dedication to not only providing top-tier medical education but also for nurturing a vibrant and impactful student...

TLC moves into Tomlinson Library

TLC moves into Tomlinson Library

Logan Wilson September 6, 2023

This year, the Writing Center part of the TLC moved locations from Houston Hall to the 3rd floor of Tomlinson Library, in room 305. At Colorado Mesa University (CMU) students have a wide variety of resources...

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