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Stories from 2019

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
Etiquette Dinner dishes out research opportunity
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
The gift of warmth and comfort
Nov
25
The future of athletic training at CMU
Nov
22
Maverick Excellence
Nov
22
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
CMUnow on KAFM Community Radio, Episode 4
Nov
19
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
Veterans Day at CMU
Statement from the President
Nov
11
Redefining summer vacation
The Maverick Magazine
Nov
8
CMU reveals world changing first-generation students
Video
Nov
7
CMU Presents Alumni and Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe'a
Nov
6
Visiting lecturer of journalism and communication to visit CMU
Nov
6
Where rubber meets the road
The Maverick Magazine
Nov
4
Mavericks making a difference
Nov
4
Western Colorado Community College serves the homeless
Nov
1
Rec Center improvements
Nov
1
The Hero's Shield
Nov
1
Down to earth geology students excel at national conference
Oct
31
CMU’s 437CO announces Eric Elliott and Forrest Zerbe exhibition featuring Still Lives
Oct
30
Healthy partnership
The Maverick Magazine
Oct
29
CMU announces annual Trick or Treat Street
Oct
29
Humanity’s deadliest predator
The Maverick Magazine
Oct
28
Adventurous alumni celebrate three milestones: Bill and Jaci Dvorak
The Maverick Magazine
Oct
28
Empowering youth mountain bikers: Dawn Cooper, ‘07
The Maverick Magazine
Oct
28
World history shapes alumnus’ future: Hans Schaufus, ‘66
The Maverick Magazine
Oct
28
Calculated vision: Christopher L. West, ‘96
The Maverick Magazine
Oct
28
Straight to Audio: Adele Park, ‘86
The Maverick Magazine
Oct
28
Hall of Honorees: Jennee Studer and Bobby Coy
The Maverick Magazine
Oct
26
CMU Cultural Inclusion Council adopts resolution affirming organizational values
Oct
25
Distinguished Alumni: Kathy Howa & Kalani Pe’a
The Maverick Magazine
Oct
25
Devotion to teaching and research, Melissa Connor, PhD, is the 2019 Distinguished Faculty
The Maverick Magazine
Oct
24
CMU Hockey Pinks the Rink reaching $60k mark
Oct
24
The Grand Valley rocks
Oct
23
Jingdezhen and the art history that lives there
Oct
23
CMUnow on KAFM Community Radio, Episode 3
Oct
22
CMU Dance presents Discovering Me: the Fall Dance Concert
Oct
18
Lights, camera, action!
Oct
17
Bringing the Future to You tour kicks off in Montrose
Oct
16
Mission impawsible
Oct
15
First scholarship for LGBTQ+ students launched at CMU
Oct
10
CMU Partners with HopeWest for end of life training
Oct
7
Trust and ethics
Oct
4
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
CMUnow on KAFM Community Radio, Episode 2
Sep
27
Where all good things come together
Sep
27
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
How a football game made a MAVily
Sep
23
Fluidity. Beauty. Strength.
Sep
18
From student to flight instructor
Video
Sep
18
Western Colorado poet and political legend Art Goodtimes visits CMU
Sep
18
A night to celebrate CMU donors and scholars
Video
Sep
17
CMU and Colorado General Assembly expand beyond remote legislative testimony to include legislative hearings
Sep
16
CMU Department of Business gets out of the classroom and into the community
Sep
13
CMU-TV wins an Emmy
Sep
13
Kids Aid Backpack Program at CMU
Sep
13
Alpine Bank awards CMU scholarships including newly created Latino-Hispanic award
Sep
13
Goat yoga is a thing, and a popular one at that
Sep
11
CMU history instructor writes New York Times bestseller
Video
Sep
11
CMU delivers Constitution Day civility event
Sep
11
Four CMU cyclists to compete in the world championships
Sep
10
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
Message from CMU President Tim Foster: Moody's Reaffirms Financial Strength of CMU
Statement from the President
Sep
5
Hotel Maverick hires student design team
Video
Sep
5
Martin Luther King Jr. Celebrated at CMU
Video
Aug
30
CMUnow on KAFM Community Radio, Episode 1
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
Local city governments support the next generation through higher education scholarships
Aug
26
Solving challenges through innovation and collaboration
Aug
26
I Have a Dream: Celebrating Equal Opportunity for All
Statement from the President
Aug
26
Grand Junction Area Chamber of Commerce highlights CMU and Mesa County Valley School District D51 partnerships during community briefing
Aug
23
From CMU to the San Juans: incoming students hike to new heights
Aug
20
Sustainability Council Kicks Off the Semester with a Yard Sale
Aug
16
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
CMU Civic Forum honors the legacy of Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Aug
7
CMU Professor Teaches Data Visualization Software in the Philippines
Aug
1
Mechatronics: The Future of Machining
Aug
1
Colleges of Distinction recognizes CMU in multiple categories
Jul
26
Western Colorado Community College Aviation Technology program gains national recognition
Video
Jul
26
Morning, Noon, Evening, Night
Jul
22
Navy Band The Destroyers set to play at Colorado Mesa University
Jul
22
Community cyclists ride for CMU athletes
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
20
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
Double dose of degrees
Jul
17
From kitchen to garden
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
16
CMU Alumni Association Celebrates Annual Meeting and Picnic
Jul
15
Gearing up
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
15
Judge's point of view
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
12
Miracles on a mountainside
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
11
Mountains, music and RMPBS
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
10
Times are changing
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
9
CMU Civic Forum announces Electoral College policy debate
Jul
8
Back-to-back champion
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
8
Breaking the bonds
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
3
Alumni work featured in newest exhibition at 437CO gallery
Jul
2
Ambassadors of wellness
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
2
Maverick change-makers
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
1
Producer of satellites
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
1
Life's soundtrack
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
1
Jane-of-all-trades
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
1
College athletics to the NBA and back
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
1
Focused on their community
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
1
Achieving financial goals
The Maverick Magazine
Jul
1
Tilman Bishop's Celebration of Life is June 25
Jun
19
Message from CMU President Tim Foster: Passing of Tillie Bishop
Statement from the President
Jun
17
CMU team makes finals at GoCode Colorado competition
Jun
14
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
Moving Forward at CMU
Statement from the President
May
30
Colorado Mesa University and The Art Center promote summer art
May
29
Seven graduates were chosen to be featured at the Spring 2019 commencement ceremonies
May
24
Western Colorado Community College partners with the Sturm Family and ANB Bank for Mobile Learning Facility
May
23
The Special Olympics of Colorado at CMU
Statement from the President
May
22
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
Roll call for future educators
May
9
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
WCCC Electric Lineworker program continues to climb
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
Conference sparks sociological research and collaboration
Apr
22
An unforgettable fashion statement
Apr
19
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 Greek Life generously gives to local organization
Apr
5
CMU and Aspinall Foundation bring former Admiral Stockdale Professor of Professional Military Ethics to campus
Apr
4
Animation, Film, Photography & Motion Design Festival 2019
Apr
4
National business leader returns to CMU for Entrepreneurship Day
Video
Apr
4
Fifth author showcase features over 140 works
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
Bridging science, policy and practice
The Maverick Magazine
Mar
17
Swedish Embassy Invite
The Maverick Magazine
Mar
15
Sparks fly at the Montrose Campus
The Maverick Magazine
Mar
13
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
Walking the talk
The Maverick Magazine
Mar
11
Game-changing gift
The Maverick Magazine
Mar
9
The gift of mobility
Mar
7
Art for the senses
The Maverick Magazine
Mar
7
CMU business students host annual business golf tournament
Mar
6
CMU veterans make post-service impacts on community and university
Mar
5
Playing it forward
The Maverick Magazine
Mar
5
CMU art and design department announces second series in downtown art exhibition
Mar
4
First in their family
The Maverick Magazine
Mar
3
Patent pending
The Maverick Magazine
Mar
1
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
200-million-year-old inspiration
The Maverick Magazine
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
A home for innovators
The Maverick Magazine
Feb
25
Woman of distinction
The Maverick Magazine
Feb
24
Fulfillment in helping young entrepreneurs
The Maverick Magazine
Feb
23
Jump-start on a prosperous future
The Maverick Magazine
Feb
23
Fortunate on game show and in life
The Maverick Magazine
Feb
22
CMU Foundation and energy association announce 2019 Colorado Energy Scholarship
Feb
21
Persistence pays off
The Maverick Magazine
Feb
21
The universe within reach
The Maverick Magazine
Feb
21
CMU Department of Business Releases Mesa County Economic Report
Video
Feb
20
All rise for the new honorable judge
The Maverick Magazine
Feb
20
CMU releases 2019 regional impact study
Feb
19
Civil discourse
The Maverick Magazine
Feb
19
Microsoft worldwide business strategist
The Maverick Magazine
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 and local legislators expand remote legislative testimony to Montrose Campus
Feb
12
Western Colorado Community College nurse aide programs receive sanctioning from State Board of Nursing
Feb
8
Public water seminars offered at CMU
Jan
29
CMU Innovation and Cyber Security Center now open
Jan
28
CMU art and design department announce new series of downtown exhibitions
Jan
27
Western Colorado Community College harvests bushel of association awards
Jan
21
It’s always sunny in western Colorado
Statement from the President
Jan
21
CMU hosts Martin Luther King Jr. Day Celebration
Video
Jan
16
MLK Day Message from Nita Mosby Tyler
Jan
16