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CMU Promise Covers 100% of Tuition for Families of Modest Income
Video
Sep
17
Ready to Protect and Serve
Sep
15
Safety tips for sharing the road as Mavericks return for the Fall 2023 semester
Aug
21
Western Colorado Community College Announces Name Change and Recommits to Elevating the Mission Around Career and Technical Education
Video
Aug
1
WCCC Receives Million Dollars to Build a Welding Mobile Learning Lab with Commercial Driver License Training
Jul
20
CMU’s Physician Assistant Program Wins Award
Jul
13
WCCC Summer Camps in Full Swing
Jul
13
Colorado Mesa University Begins Renovations on an Innovative Multipurpose Space in Downtown Grand Junction
Jul
12
Celebrating Immigrant Heritage
Jun
8
Foster Field House Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
May
4
Colorado Supreme Court to Hear Arguments at Colorado Mesa University on May 4
May
2
Colorado Mesa University Celebrates Entrepreneurship Day with Keynote Speaker Corey Ciocchetti, Networking Event and More
Apr
30
We All Get One Shot Twice
Apr
27
Student Showcase 2023 Numbers Best in CMU History
Apr
25
High School Seniors Celebrate Their Next Chapter During Decision Day 2023
Apr
25
Colorado Mesa University Soccer to Host Montrose Community Day
Apr
24
CMU Turns 98 and Brings Friendly Competition to Campus to Support Students
Apr
10
CMU Civic Forum and the City of Grand Junction Bring CMU’s Twentieth Annual Holocaust Awareness Series to the Historic Avalon Theater
Mar
31
CMU Celebrates Cesar Chavez Day with Grandson of the Civil Rights Activist
Video
Mar
31
State Fire Agency To Hold Special Event at Colorado Mesa University in Honor of Community Risk Reduction Week 2023
Mar
29
CMU Theatre Presents Shakespeare Classic A Midsummer Night's Dream
Mar
14
Expert Golf Businessman Eric Affeldt to Visit Campus
Mar
10
History Competition for Middle and High School Students Takes Place at CMU
Mar
10
CMU Theatre Groundbreaking
Video
Mar
9
The City of Montrose, Colorado Mesa University Partner for Permanent Community Benefits
Mar
8
Colorado Mesa University Names Joan McDermott as Interim Director of Athletics
Mar
7
The Power of Mobility
Mar
3
New Program Serves Local Low-Income High School Students
Feb
15
Summer 2023 Application Open for Western Colorado Law Enforcement Academy
Feb
7
Western Colorado Healthcare Leader Appointed to Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees
Dec
19
Solutions to Healthcare Workforce Gaps Begin with Partnerships
Nov
1
Brighter Futures for Foster Youth
Oct
7
CMU Theatre presents music theatre classic "Guys and Dolls"
Sep
15
Building Philanthropists
Aug
18
CMU’s COVID-19 Testing Site Remains Open to Serve the Community
Jul
6
Rebuilding Robinson
Podcast
Jun
28
High Volume of High School Students Already Have College Credit
Jun
21
CMU Alumnus Named Vice President for Communications
Jun
13
CMU and Western Colorado Win Big at Go Code Colorado 2022 Awards
Jun
8
Introducing Len Ladue Veterans Lounge
Video
May
27
Launching Into Success with the Springboard Fellowship
May
27
CMU Welcomes new Vice President for Academic Affairs
May
26
Learn for Less: A WCCC Affordability Initiative
Statement from the President
May
20
Labor of Love
May
18
More than 1,000 Mavericks Earn Alumnus Status
May
17
Power of the Arts
The Maverick Magazine
May
13
CMU Secures Experienced Chief Financial Officer
May
12
WCCC Holds Professional Development Courses for Local Veterinarian Staff
May
11
CMU Celebrates the Grand Opening of the Bus Bergman Sports Complex
May
4
Rebuild Robinson Project Receives State Funding
Apr
25
The Grand Valley Career & Job Fair is Back
Apr
18
Western Spirit
Video
Apr
6
CMU Invites Community Members to Campus for the Holocaust Awareness Series
Apr
1
Most Influential Women in STEM
Mar
23
Funding Maverick Champions
Mar
16
High-profile author and award-winning journalist to visit campus
Mar
11
Eight Maverick Winter Sports Represented at National Championships
Mar
11
CMU Montrose Campus Launches a New Summer Police Academy
Mar
9
Giving Kids Mobility
Mar
4
CMU’s John Seebach to Present at Michrina Lecture Series
Feb
17
CMU Students Start Semester at the new St. Mary’s Medical Education Center
Jan
20
Three New Board of Trustees Appointed
Jan
18
December Commencement Ceremony Split Into Two
Dec
16
Free Tuition for Certified Nurse Aides
Dec
13
Community Hospital Invests in CMU and the Future of Healthcare
Nov
16
Colorado Mesa University Foundation Endowment Hits All-Time High
Nov
15
First-Generation Success Story Supports Next Generation of Graduates
Nov
5
CMU Music Presents Guest Vocal Duo Outcalls
Sep
24
The Grand Junction Career Passport Program Launches September 16
Sep
15
New Report on Interstate Water Compact Lessons for Colorado
Aug
30
Maverick Momentum: CMU Leadership Team Takes Shape 
Aug
3
CMU Launches the Criminal Justice Leadership and Policy Master's Degree
Aug
3
Technology: The Future of Agriculture
Aug
2
Middle and High School Students Explore New Opportunities at Western Colorado Community College
Jun
9
Hollywood Filmmakers Name Grand Junction an Emerging Film Hub
Jun
2
Commencement: Something to Celebrate
May
19
Board of Trustees Complete National Search for the Next President of Colorado Mesa University
Apr
29
Colorado Mesa University Provides Vaccine to Hundreds on Maverick Community Vaccine Day
Apr
20
Colorado Mesa University Announces Maverick Community Vaccine Day
Apr
16
Search Committee for the Next President of CMU Announces Finalists
Apr
15
CMU Marks 18th Year of Holocaust Awareness Series
Video
Apr
5
Art and Higher Ideals Themes in Jac Kephart Naming Ceremony at CMU
Video
Mar
26
Mavericks Thank Healthcare Providers
Video
Mar
25
The Western Colorado Latino Chamber of Commerce Expands Support to CMU Students
Video
Mar
17
Growing a Revolution at CMU
Mar
16
CMU and Partners Deploy Mobile Vaccine Clinic
Mar
11
CMU Center for Reflection Opens
Mar
8
CMU Foundation Awards Future is Now Scholarship
Feb
25
Western Colorado PTECH Partnership Grows
Feb
19
SCL Health St. Mary's Honors the Past and Builds Toward the Future by Investing in CMU
Video
Feb
10
CMU Announces Major Economic Milestone
Feb
4
437CO Gallery Delivers Distinctive, Perceptive and Non-Conforming Art
Feb
3
Tim Foster Announces Plans to Retire as CMU President
Jan
27
Tears of Joy at CMU's Center for Reflection
Jan
19
MLK Day
Statement from the President
Jan
18
CMU Downtown Art Gallery Opens the Door to 2021
Jan
13
U.S. Bill of Rights Transcends 2020 Challenges
Dec
15
As temperatures drop, Mavericks stand up to receive degrees
Dec
11
WCCC's Sturm-ANB Bank Mobile Learning Lab Fuels up with Grant from The Colorado Energy Foundation
Dec
9
Remey Family Creates The William Spencer Memorial Scholarship at CMU
Dec
8
CMU Employees Exhibit Generosity and Engage in Creative Contributions
Dec
7
Fearless First Film Festival Marks Celebration of CMU First-generation Students 
Video
Nov
11
CMU Fearless First-Generation Celebration 
Nov
4
Project Linus covers children in the community
Nov
4
Colorado wine industry attracts support from winemaking legend Warren Winiarski
Oct
28
CMU announces Davis School of Business
Video
Oct
20
Hotel Maverick celebrates belated grand opening 
Oct
16
CMU launches the Rowdy Performers Scholarship with Coca-Cola and Stop ‘n Save
Video
Oct
9
Don’t be stupid
Oct
7
CMU Theatre's She Kills Monsters brings together collaborators from across campus
Oct
5
CMU Naked Mole Rats Visit Fruitvale Elementary
Sep
30
CMU adopts the Chicago Statement
Sep
24
CMU's Fall 2020 Natural Resources of the West Returns
Sep
11
Mesa County Workforce Center and CMU match students with employers
Sep
2
CMU STEM students take action to stay on campus
Sep
1
Mavericks and Bookworms team up for love, effort and respect
Aug
24
State education leaders celebrate CMU's Safe Together, Strong Together return to campus
Aug
17
Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser visits CMU
Aug
14
CMU puts waste to work
Aug
12
Testing starts early at CMU 
Jul
31
Turning the Corner on Racism update
Jul
31
Charlestowne Hotels to manage Hotel Maverick
Jul
28
CMU and COVIDCheck Colorado Team up for Safe Return to Campus
Jul
22
Western Colorado Community College and the Montrose Adult Education Center create partnership
Jul
20
Safe Together, Strong Together interim report available
Jul
17
CMU values international students
Statement from the President
Jul
14
Colorado Governor Jared Polis speaks at CMU to campus’ youngest students
Jul
7
CMU Safe Together, Strong Together planning initiative parallels Colorado reopening progress
Jun
23
CMU President Tim Foster on United States Supreme Court Decision on DACA
Statement from the President
Jun
18
A Maverick state of mind and a CMU message of unity
Statement from the President
Jun
10
CMUnow on KAFM Community Radio, Episode 11
Podcast
Jun
10
CMU announces phase two campus opening
Jun
4
CMU President Tim Foster's statement on turning corner on racism
Statement from the President
Jun
2
CMU advances return to campus
Jun
1
CMU hosts third town hall meeting with parents to discuss Safe Together, Strong Together campus planning initiative
May
20
CMU will not raise tuition, fees or housing rates for the 2020-21 academic year
Video
May
15
CMU virtual commencement ceremony sustains tradition while reflecting the times
May
15
CMU announces Fall 2020 return to campus planning initiative
May
11
CMU students and Help Colorado Now Fund provide financial relief to Mavericks
May
5
Colorado Mesa University students excel at state academic competition
Apr
30
CMU Students Launch Maverick Mentors
Apr
26
Maverick Relief Fund announced
Apr
22
Colorado Mesa University nursing students graduate early to support Colorado and community
Apr
22
Western Colorado Community College leaders work the front lines against COVID-19
Apr
20
Aspinall Foundation awards $34k in scholarship money to Colorado Mesa University students
Apr
17
CMU offers free houses to community
Apr
16
Centennial Institute extends invitation to CMU students to join political forum
Apr
15
Aspinall Foundation education efforts transcend pandemic
Apr
8
Sodexo adapts food service to protect students at CMU
Video
Apr
2
CMU Open Studio goes remote
Mar
26
CMU's frontline facilities team
Video
Mar
24
Little Mavs Learning Center offers community childcare slots
Mar
24
First-gen Friday at Colorado Capitol unites Mavericks, Roadrunners and Grizzlies
Mar
9
National author and advocate David Sheff to speak at CMU about addiction, recovery and the story of his family’s journey
Mar
5
Michrina Lecture Series brings national policy leader and youth advocate to CMU
Feb
24
CMU continues serving community as a civic forum
Feb
21
CMU natatorium filled with student scholars
Feb
18
Desert Dog Press joins 437CO
Feb
18
Montrose layoffs result in free tuition at CMU and WCCC campuses
Feb
18
Math Extravaganza at CMU announces 2020 keynote speaker
Feb
14
CMU holds economic forecast forum for business leaders
Feb
13
Student club to host national speaker Alex Epstein
Feb
12
Western Colorado Community College staff and students support Grand Valley migrants
Feb
11
Shrader advances CMU outdoor recreation industry studies degree
Feb
10
CMU announces all performing arts free for students
Feb
6
Patarino issues national invitation for the 17th annual CMU Holocaust Awareness Series
Feb
4
CMU Department of Literature, Languages and Mass Communication presents national journalist
Feb
3
CMU art and design department announces visiting artists Bobby Zokaites and Melissa Sclafani
Jan
28
CMU and Coca-Cola present Winter Whiteout game night
Jan
28
Anode Systems builds Mesa County Scholarship Initiative
Jan
24
Dash ridership up and delivering CMU students Downtown
Jan
19
Mavericks and Roadrunners converge on Colorado’s Capitol
Jan
14
Three time gubernatorial appointee visits CMU to keynote MLK Day
Jan
13
Colorado Mesa University’s Veteran Services and Peer Advisors for Veterans Education relocate to Houston Hall
Jan
10
The Big Apple finds CMU
Jan
9
Statewide effort and CMU tradition benefits first-generation college students
Dec
20
Alpine Bank and School District 51 honor high school and middle school students at CMU
Dec
18
Mobile Learning Lab at WCCC picks up speed
Video
Dec
17
Little Imaginations startup places WCCC graduate on the worlds' largest pulpit
Dec
16
CMU researcher releases quarterly county economic reports
Dec
13
Graduation numbers warm up at CMU for December Commencement
Dec
12
CMU expands Tax Assistance Program with support from Eide Bailly
Dec
11
Chez Lena serves up expanded hours to meet community demand
Dec
10
CMU Department of Art and Design hosts international exhibition
Dec
6
Halls of CMU buildings garner work of renowned alumnus
Dec
3
Sodexo, Salvation Army and CMU are a turkey day trifecta
Nov
26
Campus life safety guru begins annual testing of CMU safety systems
Nov
22
Factory goes to college
Nov
21
Colorado Mesa University hosts North American dignitary
Nov
20
CMU student veterans and Department of Athletics coordinate first CMU game day flyover
Nov
19
Ducks Unlimited, Colorado Parks and Wildlife and Western Colorado Conservation Corp join CMU to benefit wildlife conservation
Video
Nov
19
GJ VELO Cycling Team endowment pedals past $100,000 mark
Nov
13
CMU selected to host exclusive wildlife art exhibit
Nov
11
CMU reveals world changing first-generation students
Video
Nov
7
Visiting lecturer of journalism and communication to visit CMU
Nov
6
Western Colorado Community College serves the homeless
Nov
1
CMU’s 437CO announces Eric Elliott and Forrest Zerbe exhibition featuring Still Lives
Oct
30
CMU Cultural Inclusion Council adopts resolution affirming organizational values
Oct
25
CMU Dance presents Discovering Me: the Fall Dance Concert
Oct
18
Bringing the Future to You tour kicks off in Montrose
Oct
16
CMU Partners with HopeWest for end of life training
Oct
7
CMU Art Department announces fifth annual Artober Festival and community art interactive
Oct
2
CMU GSA and athletics host NFL veteran R.K. Russell
Oct
2
CMU Civic Forum announces debate on national popular vote versus Electoral College
Sep
30
CMU dance hosts guest teacher and choreographer
Sep
30
CMU Theatre presents adaptation of Jane Austen's classic Pride and Prejudice
Sep
30
CMU Student Veterans bring world-famous athlete to CMU
Sep
30
Colorado Humanities and community sponsors bring celebrated author to CMU
Sep
27
Newly named Jones Cabaret Series launches with first show of the 2019-20 season
Sep
23
Western Colorado poet and political legend Art Goodtimes visits CMU
Sep
18
CMU and Colorado General Assembly expand beyond remote legislative testimony to include legislative hearings
Sep
16
Alpine Bank awards CMU scholarships including newly created Latino-Hispanic award
Sep
13
Western Colorado Community College reveals hope for future by remembering the past
Video
Sep
11
CMU delivers Constitution Day civility event
Sep
11
Western Colorado Community College honored for role in workforce development by local officials
Sep
9
The Caf creates community at CMU
Sep
6
CiviCO and CMU announce launch of Leadership Academy and western Colorado cohort
Sep
6
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrated at CMU
Video
Aug
30
CMU art and design department announces Jiyoun Lee-Lodge exhibition
Aug
29
CMU theatre opens 2019-20 season with musical comedy "First Date"
Aug
28
Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce highlights CMU and Mesa County Valley School District D51 partnerships during community briefing
Aug
23
Maverick Stampede leads freshman students to Downtown Grand Junction
Aug
16
Western Colorado Community College celebrates electric lineworker facility grand opening
Video
Aug
14
CMU student club hosts annual Hawaii welcome weekend
Aug
13
CMU Art Gallery 437CO announces 2019 partners
Aug
8
Colleges of Distinction recognizes CMU in multiple categories
Jul
26
Morning, Noon, Evening, Night
Jul
22
Navy Band The Destroyers set to play at Colorado Mesa University
Jul
22
CMU faculty member earns international research award
Jul
20
Statement from CMU President Tim Foster: Loss of a student (update)
Statement from the President
Jul
18
Former CMU Director of Choral Activities reflects on rich and vibrant career
Jul
18
CMU Alumni Association Celebrates Annual Meeting and Picnic
Jul
15
CMU Civic Forum announces Electoral College policy debate
Jul
8
Associate Professor of Economics Nathan Perry Presents Quarterly County Economic Reports
Jun
13
CMU Art Gallery 437CO announces gallery partnerships and business underwriting opportunities
Jun
12
CMU and Special Olympics Colorado Announce Rising Together
Jun
6
WCCC summer camp registrations sizzle with arrival of June
Jun
5
CMU supports Techstars Startup Week West Slope
Jun
3
CMU Foundation digs deep securing $45,000 grant from Pinnacol Assurance
May
31
Colorado Mesa University and The Art Center promote summer art
May
29
Western Colorado Community College partners with the Sturm Family and ANB Bank for Mobile Learning Facility
May
23
Students of Western Colorado Community College fuse community partnership while practicing trade skills
Video
May
22
Western Colorado Community College harvests bushel of awards in international competition
May
22
CMU music and musical theatre students round out semester with awards
May
20
New split commencement format needed to accommodate record number of degrees issued
Video
May
15
After seventeen-year tenure, Calvin Hofer steps down as music department head
May
14
CMU music department presents 6th annual Jazztopia Jazz Workshop
May
14
CMU Outdoor Program celebrates new facility and expanded role in community
May
10
CMU Art students receive two top commendation awards from Denver’s One Club for Creativity
May
8
State of the River Meeting Runs at CMU
May
6
CMU students attempt Guinness world record in double high-fives
May
2
CMU installs maverick statue at Brownson Arena
Video
Apr
30
CMU Department of Art and Design announces fourth and final display in series of downtown art exhibitions
Apr
29
Colorado Mesa University recognized with prestigious Tree Campus USA designation
Apr
29
Western Colorado Community College announces student film festival
Apr
26
MacEvoy family honors legacy of father through CMU Foundation
Apr
25
CMU Montrose summer camps picking up STEAM
Apr
23
Nathan Perry, PhD, releases unique regional economic contribution study
Apr
18
Tenth annual CMU Student Showcase announced
Apr
17
CMU President Tim Foster Presents to Mesa County Valley District 51 Board of Education
Apr
17
CMU partners with Mesa County Search and Rescue to prepare for saving lives
Apr
15
CMU, Audubon Society contribute environmental good works through Russ Walker restoration memorial project
Apr
12
CMU Center Features Author and Journalist Jonathan Thompson
Apr
10
CMU Foundation celebrates annual Day of Giving
Video
Apr
10
Garfield County, CMU present seventh-annual Energy and Environment Symposium
Apr
10
CMU students to host Academy Award winner and Grammy nominated artist Juicy J
Apr
10
CMU student-athletes partner with D51 bringing basketball to the mountain
Video
Apr
9
CMU and Aspinall Foundation bring former Admiral Stockdale Professor of Professional Military Ethics to campus
Apr
4
National business leader returns to CMU for Entrepreneurship Day
Video
Apr
4
CMU hosts Western Colorado Undergraduate Sociology Conference
Apr
4
CMU art and design department announces third in series of downtown art exhibitions
Apr
4
Sports Commission Announces New Executive Director
Apr
3
CMU hosts distinguished anthropologist
Apr
1
CMU rodeo rides with new coach, hosts annual collegiate rodeo contest
Mar
26
CMU hosts national thought leader in the field of women in mathematics
Mar
25
CMU program outstanding success, annual report shows
Mar
25
CMU honors Holocaust survivor during sixteenth annual awareness series
Mar
18
CMU hosts annual luau celebration
Mar
12
Professor of Economics Nathan Perry Presents Economic Update for Delta and Montrose Counties
Video
Mar
12
CMU students hosts candidate forum
Mar
12
CMU business students host annual business golf tournament
Mar
6
CMU veterans make post-service impacts on community and university
Mar
5
CMU art and design department announces second series in downtown art exhibition
Mar
4
Little Mavs Learning Center opens applications for summer and fall semester
Mar
1
CMU Foundation secures $50,000 from Caring for Colorado Foundation to address community health care shortage
Feb
27
D51, WCCC, Manufacturing Association partner on associate degree pathway
Feb
26
CMU hosts 21st annual Math Extravaganza
Feb
26
CMU Trio Student Support Services honored on National Trio Day
Video
Feb
25
CMU Foundation and energy association announce 2019 Colorado Energy Scholarship
Feb
21
CMU Department of Business Releases Mesa County Economic Report
Video
Feb
20
CMU releases 2019 regional impact study
Feb
19
CMU hosts Nita Mosby Tyler to explore campus diversity and inclusion practices
Video
Feb
18
For the first time, CMU will offer two commencement ceremonies this spring
Feb
14
CMU and Colorado Flute Association Announce Partnership
Feb
14
Campus-wide invitation to contribute sessions to The CMU Holocaust Awareness Series
Feb
14
CMU hosts Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Video
Jan
16
CMU partners with Grand Junction Fire Department to enhance community safety
Dec
18
West Slope wineries harvest first Viticulture and Enology program graduates
Dec
13
CMU cleared for takeoff in new SkyWest Airlines partnership
Dec
5
Emotions run deep during Colorado Mesa University’s celebration of first-generation students
Nov
8
Western Colorado Community College Announces Sturm Family Manufacturing Center Offerings in Montrose
Nov
1
Colorado Mesa University Hires New Director of Sponsored Programs
Nov
1
Colorado Mesa University Physicians Assistant Program to host live video conference sessions with Olympian Eli Bremer
Oct
12
University breaks ground on new teaching hotel, Hotel Maverick
Oct
4
Geosciences program receives nearly $600,000 anonymous donation for scholarships and field research
Oct
4
CMU International Program receives Department of Commerce award
Sep
17
CMU Constitution Day to Feature National Thought Leader
Sep
6
Go@CMU connects student innovators with community leaders
Sep
1
CMU, Denver Metro Chamber, other partners take pulse of Colorado citizenry
Jul
23
Generous gift prompts new name for WCCC lab
May
4
Veterans Laptop Project reaches initial goal
May
2
River Photographer at CMU
Apr
2
2018 Colorado Capital Conference Seeks Participants
Jan
23
Catharsis, Colorado Mesa University BFA Senior Exhibition
Jan
22
Sturm Family Foundation gift provides scholarships, equipment for WCCC students
Jan
10