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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...

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CDI student summit

Kaydee Lucero April 26, 2024

The Climate Democracy Initiative (CDI) Student Summit served as a catalyst for dialogue and action, urging attendees to recognize the interconnectedness of democracy, climate justice and youth empowerment. The...

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Dreams to Reality

Tahirih Bochmann April 26, 2024

A diverse group of faculty and students have joined forces to develop an incredible tool for second-year film student Cleo Wayt. Wayt is a 19-year old who was born with cerebral palsy, and dreams...

Business after hours

Business after hours

Kaydee Lucero April 26, 2024

The Culinary Arts Department at CMU Tech has once again captivated the local Chambers of Commerce with its series of Business After Hours events. Held on Feb. 27, March 8 and April 11 for the Grand...

Mental Health Horizons

Mental Health Horizons

Julia Wildman April 10, 2024

CMU and local health care company hope to bring broader access to resources on the Western Slope Mesa County, the City of Grand Junction and Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) have each made one-time...

Always remember

Always remember

Julia Wildman April 10, 2024

The final day of March marked the beginning of Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU) 21st Annual Holocaust Awareness Week. Events hosted throughout the week worked to educate the community about the atrocities...

A presence that will be missed

A presence that will be missed

Gwyn Elliott March 15, 2024

Family, friends and students gathered on Saturday, March 10 in remembrance of Andrew (Andy) Smith. Andy passed away in late February, surrounded by his family after a ongoing battle with brain cancer. He...

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...

Blanketing the community

Blanketing the community

Dane Campbell March 14, 2024

In a heartwarming display of community spirit, student volunteers came together today to create over 50 handmade blankets for hospitalized local children. Members from Colorado Mesa University’s (CMU)...

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