November 16, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
CMU's Limelight Rainforest team bested about 300 other teams from 70 countries to win the XPRIZE Rainforest competition and the $5 million top prize. CMU faculty involved in the project traveled to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the honoring of the top-finishing teams, in connection with a G20 “social summit” event.
November 11, 2024 • KJCT News 8
CMU hosted Neil deGrasse Tyson at the Asteria Theatre on November 10 and 11. Along with Tyson's visit, the CMU Astronomy Club and the Society of Physics Students Club provided attendees with a look at the solar system through telescopes and digital media. High school students from other counties across Western Colorado also had the opportunity to attend for free through the CMU Promise Program.
November 11, 2024 • University Herald
The Colorado Mesa University has received an honorable award from the Colorado Department of Higher Education for its support toward first-generation students. With a new title as the First Generation-Serving Institution, the CDHE acknowledged CMU's commitment to supporting students who are the first in their families to attend college.
October 30, 2024 • Forbes
Using a new financial aid calculator, CMU was able to estimate financial aid awards for students based on family income, offering them a clear and reliable financial aid forecast even before the federal aid amounts were finalized. The initiative was aimed primarily at CMU’s prospective first-generation and low-income students, for whom financial planning is often critical in deciding to pursue higher education.
October 29, 2024 • KJCT News 8
Colorado Mesa University (CMU) launched a new initiative to help current or prospecting students get a head start on financial aid. “CMU First Aid” was created in response to federal aid and FAFSA delays. The first university in Colorado to implement this system.
October 29, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
During the governor’s nearly daylong tour of town, he viewed progress on the renovations at Grand Junction High School, viewed the new Asteria Theatre at Colorado Mesa University and went to Mesa View Elementary School, which recently named at 2024 National Blue Ribbon School.
October 28, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Colorado Mesa University is utilizing two state-funded programs, Care Forward and Career Advance, to prepare students to strengthen the local workforce. The financial assistance provided by the initiatives, directed toward CMU Tech students, are designed to expand educational opportunities in high-demand fields in short-term training programs, a news release stated.
October 28, 2024 • KREX5
Polis toured CMU’s Asteria Theater. The building has 860 seats and boasts the largest capacity between Denver and Salt Lake City. “The arts are an important part of education and culture, and the new Asteria Theater is an exciting resource for students at Colorado Mesa University. Our state was proud to support this venue, and I look forward to seeing a performance here one day,” said Polis.
October 23, 2024 • U.S. Department of Energy
CMU’s is one of the largest geothermal heat pump systems in North America. It connects 16 buildings and provides 90% of the energy required to operate the campus. Future funding will enable CMU to drill additional fields and connect the remaining campus buildings, comprising 800,000 square feet, to the central loop.
October 22, 2024 • KKCO 11 News
The political science club, as well as a couple other partners from CMU, are hosting an event Wednesday night on campus to discuss election security, and the threat of cyber attacks on elections. The event is part of CMU’s civic forum series, that creates conversation around some hot button topics like election security.
October 21, 2024 • Livability
Nestled in the heart of Colorado Mesa University's campus, Hotel Maverick offers a unique hospitality experience. This boutique hotel serves as a learning lab for students while providing guests with exceptional service and a vibrant atmosphere.
October 21, 2024 • Mile High CRE
Semple Brown Design has announced the successful completion and opening of the new Asteria Theater on the Colorado Mesa University (CMU) campus. The firm, which has successfully planned and designed more than thirty theaters in Colorado, was responsible for helping to envision and achieve the theater's design.
October 21, 2024 • KKCO 11 News
Colorado Mesa University‘s occupational therapy program is hosting an event at the Dinosaur Journey museum in Fruita. This sensory-friendly event will cater to whatever you want, whether that’s some peace and quiet, or fidgets and activities.
October 19, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Two weeks ago, Mina Langness was in the late 18th century as Constanze, the wife of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. Constanze is young and naive, but her future seems bright, said Langness, describing the character at the beginning of the play “Amadeus.” By the end of the play, Constanze has nothing. “She’s a tragic character,” said Langness, who as a senior musical theater major at Colorado Mesa University had to quickly transition from Constanze to another role.
October 18, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Former Colorado Governors Bill Owens (Republican, 1999-2007) and Bill Ritter (Democrat, 2007-2011) took to the stage at the Asteria Theatre at Colorado Mesa University on Tuesday evening. In a discussion facilitated by CMU President John Marshall, the two Bills discussed the polarized political climate, bipartisanship, challenges they faced as governors and the importance of civil discourse.
October 17, 2024 • NASFAA
Lindsey Campbell, executive director of financial aid, advising, and enrollment at Colorado Mesa University, shared that her institution developed a strategy and campaign to issue financial aid offers to students amid processing delays due to FAFSA simplification. The campaign, titled The Wait is Over, is an early award process built on a CMU financial aid calculator.
October 17, 2024 • Thirst Colorado
Joe Buckel of Buckel Family Wine in Gunnison is proud of the quality of wine coming out of Colorado. Buckel is speaking from experience, having worked at three different wineries in Sonoma and attending Napa Valley College for formal education in enology. He’s thankful for the education he received but he’s also quick to credit the winemaking program at Colorado Mesa University, which has been instrumental in teaching the next generation of winemakers.
October 16, 2024 • Colorado Public Radio
The Colorado institution that turned what could have been an apocalyptically bad enrollment year into the largest freshman class in the university’s history was Colorado Mesa University in Grand Junction. It had a staggering 35 percent increase in its freshman class.
October 15, 2024 • Think Geo Energy
The US Department of Energy (DOE) Geothermal Technologies Office (GTO) has published 19 case studies of large-scale geothermal heat pump applications across the United States. The case studies highlight the incredible versatility of geothermal heat pump applications. The actual applications are also impressively diverse, with some notable standouts.
October 15, 2024 • Colorado Community Media
Liban Shongolo is a first-generation college student and the son of Somali immigrants. The ex-Adams City athlete spent the past four years earning his undergraduate degrees in criminal justice and political science from Colorado Mesa University, where he also delivered the commencement speech.
October 14, 2024 • KKCO 11 News
Colorado’s free application day starts tomorrow and runs until Thursday but for Colorado Mesa University, the deadlines have been extended to a full week.
October 14, 2024 • KJCT News 8
As a part of Colorado Mesa University’s “Mav the Vote” election engagement programming, CMU President John Marshall will host a Town Hall meeting between two former Colorado governors, Bill Owens and Bill Ritter, who come from two opposite sides of the political spectrum.
October 12, 2024 • The Travel
Boulder is far from the only great college town in Colorado. The state is home to many top-ranked colleges and universities, many of which serve as centerpieces for their worthwhile town settings. These seven college towns across Colorado are excellent alternatives to the better-known vibes of Boulder.
October 11, 2024 • KREX5
On Friday, Gov. Jared Polis celebrated CMU for being recognized as one of only 19 case studies across the U.S. by the Department of Energy. The university was praised for its geothermal system, which Polis has called a "gold standard." It has reduced CMU’s carbon footprint by roughly 18,000 metric tons of CO2 every year.
October 11, 2024 • Governor Jared Polis
Governor Jared Polis via Facebook: CMU has one of the largest geothermal heat pump systems in North America and connects 16 buildings, providing 90% of the energy required to operate the campus. Plans are underway to connect the remaining campus buildings, comprising 800,000 square feet, to the central loop to achieve a 100% geothermal campus.
October 09, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
In less than 24 hours, tickets sold out for a November talk by famous astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson at Colorado Mesa University. There was so much demand for tickets to Tyson’s talk that CMU contacted Tyson to see if he could come one day early and give another presentation. Fortunately, Tyson could and would.
October 06, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Civility in American politics, and more broadly in our culture, perhaps feels like it’s a little on the ropes. Like we have seen more polite days. Can we return to a more civil discourse, a more respectful national dialogue and broadly turn down the temperature of our politics without giving way to apathy or cynicism? At Colorado Mesa University this fall, we are attempting to do just that.
October 04, 2024 • KREX5
Colorado Mesa University has taken steps to help students receive financial aid offers earlier, bypassing delays caused by the FAFSA process. For the second consecutive year, CMU has provided students with financial aid outside of the traditional FAFSA system.
October 03, 2024 • KREX5
Colorado Mesa University is taking a different approach compared to many institutions in the state and across the nation. The university has established seven core values that define its identity, which appear to be resonating with both students and their families.
October 03, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
A documentary film produced by Colorado Mesa University students on The Daily Sentinel will air on Rocky Mountain PBS this coming Sunday.
October 02, 2024 • KKCO 11 News
After some soul-searching over the past few years, Colorado Mesa University is making a complete change from its old River and Mesa logo to its athletics interlocking letter logo.
October 01, 2024 • KJCT News 8
The new sight to see right off I-70 is the old Clifton water tower. The water tank is right off the Clifton ramp exit and features the CMU logo.
October 01, 2024 • The Fort Morgan Times
John Marshall, President of Colorado Mesa University (CMU), recently visited Fort Morgan High School as part of a statewide tour to promote the university’s fully funded college program.
September 29, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Colorado Mesa University leaders were anticipating a bump in enrollment, especially after several programs it had rolled out aimed at accessibility and affordability.
September 27, 2024 • KREX5
On Friday, Ben Reigel and Max Reilly, the stars of CMU’s newest drama “Amadeus,” stopped by the studio to talk about their upcoming performances.
September 27, 2024 • KJCT News 8
The Asteria Theater at Colorado Mesa University held its grand opening event on September 27.
September 22, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Reilly, 28, is a pianist. For the past four months, he has been taking a crash course to become an actor, specifically, an actor portraying Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart. On Friday, Reilly will walk on stage as Mozart for a performance of the play “Amadeus” that will double as the official grand opening event for Colorado Mesa University’s Asteria Theatre.
September 22, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Colorado Mesa’s Olympic swimmer needed time to find his way to Grand Junction. Harry Stacey is a 24-year-old freshman on the Mavericks’ swim team fresh off representing Ghana in the 2024 Olympics.
September 16, 2024 • Colorado Public Radio
When Colorado Mesa University President John Marshall met with state legislators about a big-dollar request, he came prepared with visual aids.
September 13, 2024 • KREX5
Well-known astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson will lead off a new series of events at Colorado Mesa University. Tyson's upcoming appearance is one of several attractions introducing the community to the new Asteria Theatre.
September 11, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Astrophysicist Neil deGrasse Tyson will lead off a new series of events at Colorado Mesa University’s Asteria Theatre.
September 07, 2024 • KJCT News 8
Three-time Grammy Award winner Kalani Pe’a performed at Colorado Mesa University’s newest venue—the Asteria Theatre.
September 02, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Tom Walla spent the last four years of his life assembling a team of 62 people with the goal of winning a $10 million prize to help save the rainforest.
August 28, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
It’s a star from Hawaii who will give the first performance at Colorado Mesa University’s new theater named for the stars.
August 26, 2024 • KJCT News 8
At Colorado Mesa University, a new hang-out spot called ‘Arcadia’ is now available for students. It is open to all students before, after, or between classes.
August 20, 2024 • Yahoo! News
Colorado Mesa University’s fall semester started on Monday and the university welcomed its largest freshman class in school history. School officials say the CMU Promise Initiative played a large role in this year’s enrollment.
August 16, 2024 • NCAA
Incoming Colorado Mesa University freshman Emma Meyers has been officially named to Team USA for the upcoming 2024 Paralympics in Paris, France.
August 06, 2024 • KREX5
CMU Tech is partnering up with Marillac Health to address the area's dental hygienist shortage. The new program is predicted to start the beginning of 2026 and open doors for many more new dental hygienists.
August 05, 2024 • MSN
Dr. Timothy Winegard, Associate Professor of History at Colorado Mesa University released a new book. The Horse: A Galloping History of Humanity, chronicles a journey spanning over 5,500 years.
August 01, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Part inspirational and part aspirational, Colorado Mesa University has named its new theater for the stars.
July 28, 2024 • Colorado Public Radio
When Olivia Cummins returns to classes at Colorado Mesa University, she’ll do so as an Olympian.
July 28, 2024 • The Denver Post
CMU’s fall freshman class is up by over 30% after implementation of “The Wait is Over” campaign.
July 22, 2024 • KJCT News 8
We have made it to the week of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games, with the opening ceremony set for Friday, the Western Slope and Colorado Mesa University will be well represented with a trio of Maverick athletes.
June 28, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
In less than one week, 15 Colorado Mesa University students will board a jet for an “invite-only” affair in Spain. They will perform in four concerts at venues in and around the coastal city of Valencia as part of the Edeta Arts Percussion Festival from July 1–6.
June 22, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
After making the College National Finals of Rodeo her first three years of college but falling short of a title each time, McKenna Clingman finally broke through in her final collegiate rodeo — and made Colorado Mesa University history in the process.
June 20, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Everyone remembers where they were when they heard the best news of their life. Where was Olivia Cummins? The 20-year-old Colorado Mesa cyclist was in Grand Junction in the middle of moving.
May 31, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Colorado Mesa University has been awarded nearly $400,000 in new funding to help continue growing its leading-edge geothermal system.
May 08, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
The Colorado Mesa University cycling team has conquered the collegiate cycling realm again.
May 03, 2024 • KJCT News 8
The CMU spring concert is a chance for college students to relax and unwind after a long school year. This year’s edition brought early 2000′s rap back, and saw Ja Rule and Petey Pablo find their way to Las Colonias Amphitheater in Grand Junction.
May 03, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
A documentary film produced by Colorado Mesa University students on The Daily Sentinel has won a prestigious award from the Colorado Broadcasters Association.
May 02, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
With Mesa County Valley School District 51 high schools holding their Senior Celebration Day on Wednesday, Colorado Mesa University joined in on the fun by providing seniors with more than $11 million in scholarships.
May 01, 2024 • Yahoo! News
Colorado Mesa University stopped at five District 51 high schools during Senior Celebration Day to present scholarship checks totaling more than $11 million.
April 26, 2024 • Colorado Public Radio
In Colorado, fewer than half of high school graduates go on to college, well below the national average. In recent years, universities across the state have stepped up efforts to change that by offering free tuition to low-income students. Colorado Mesa University is one of the latest.
April 23, 2024 • KKCO 11 News
Amidst financial aid nightmares and backed up FAFSA applications for students across the country, Colorado Mesa University officials announced financial aid packages for students will be distributed soon, making Colorado one of the first states to implement this.
April 22, 2024 • KJCT News 8
First generation students are one of the largest student groups at Colorado Mesa University and make up nearly half the student population. Colorado Mesa University defines a ‘first-generation’ student as the first in a family to graduate from college.
April 08, 2024 • KREX5
As opposed to the traditional gas and electric boilers, CMU’s ground source heat pump system takes advantage of an abundant resource, the earth’s natural heat.
March 20, 2024 • KKCO 11 News
Colorado Mesa University is not only a stomping ground for those wanting to pursue higher education, but it’s also a place for youth who are potentially headed down a disruptive path. The Lighthouse Program aims to mentor youth in our community before they get into the juvenile system.
February 22, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
After the Grand Junction City Council’s pledge of $500,000 of the city’s American Rescue Plan Act funds to help graduates of Colorado Mesa University’s Masters of Social Work (MSW) program repay their loans, Rocky Mountain Health Plans (RMHP) on Wednesday announced it would be making a matching contribution to the school for the same purpose.
February 16, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Amid national Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) processing delays, Colorado Mesa University announced Thursday that it is launching “The Wait is Over”, an initiative designed to ease the financial aid uncertainty many students are facing.
February 08, 2024 • NASA
This project is a collaboration between Colorado Mesa University and NASA’s Glenn Research Center in Cleveland to strengthen and grow a research, education, and training network centered around problems in complex fluids and soft matter, with initial emphasis on heat transfer and multiphase flows.
January 11, 2024 • The Daily Sentinel
Colorado Mesa University and the City of Grand Junction are working on a program that would provide student loan reimbursements to graduates of CMU’s master’s of social work program who agree to practice locally.