In Grand Junction this Saturday, November 16 we’re hosting a tailgate with staff, faculty, donors, alumni, and friends! Tailgate festivities begin at 11:00 a.m. at Ralph Stocker Stadium, kickoff at 1:00 p.m. Register for the tailgate: classy.org/event/wcu-vs-c…

Western's first CNA class is about to graduate, ready to join the healthcare workforce. This program is addressing the need for skilled workers in rural Colorado and will expand to include an accelerated BSN soon! Learn more: bit.ly/40Mp5Ew

Congrats to students Emma Wilke & Kareena Hoover for winning the Daniels Fund Competition in Colorado Springs! A second Western team also placed in the top 5. Great work, guided by profs Michael Vieregge & CJ Clugston. #Ethics #Business Read more: bit.ly/4eHfFxw

This past summer, a group of students from Western traveled to Belize to participate in the excavation of Maya artifacts, including rare face pots and pieces of pottery linked to ancient rituals. Find out what they discovered here: bit.ly/3Zgria5

What happens when AI meets exercise science? This topic was recently explored in an article by WIRED magazine, which draws on research from Western's HAP lab. 👉 Check out the full WIRED article: wired.com/review/carol-b… 👉 Dive deeper into the study: western.edu/study-shows-be…

Our galaxy may have up to 400 billion stars, but we can only see 0.000001% of them. Dr. Suzanne Taylor, professor at Western, is working with NASA's TESS mission to find exoplanets that could support life. Her research may help answer: Are we alone? alumnimagazine.western.edu/featured/chart…

What an unforgettable, historic season. We cannot say THANK YOU enough to EVERYONE whom made the 2024 Football season an exciting and memorable one. We made history, hosting two NCAA DII playoff games, winning first round & recording 11 wins!!‼️ #GoMountaineers #7723ft

As senior Sage Yazzie’s football career comes to a close, another journey is just getting started. This time, it’s not about the field or the ball—it’s about his camera, the great outdoors, and his company Native Nature, LLC. Read more: bit.ly/3OATy1j

Congrats to the Western Colorado Mountaineers trail running team for dominating the 2024 Collegiate Trail Running Championships in Moab and securing their second consecutive title! 🏆 Check out the full story on their victory ⬇️ #TrailRunningChampionships bit.ly/49kfSpe

It's been a chilly past couple of weeks! We hope everyone is staying warm and channeling their inner campus deer.

Magical moments from Night of Lights last Friday, Gunnison's annual tree lighting (yes, there was a camel this year).

Big wins continue to roll in for Western's School of Business where they recently dominated the PSE Regional Conference! With several first—and second-place wins, Western might have been the smallest team but had the biggest impact. Read more here: bit.ly/3Da25Wh

Best of luck to all our students during finals week—you're almost there! Keep pushing, and finish strong!

Graduate student & swimmer Emily Jauch is using advanced sensors at Western’s Neuromechanics Lab to prevent overuse injuries in swimmers. Blending athletics & tech, she’s refining techniques and making a difference. Read more about her study here: bit.ly/4iMlCN2

Congrats to our December graduates! Welcome to the alumni family—we can’t wait to see where your futures take you. 🎓

Standout moments as a #Mountaineer from this past semester, captured by our talented student photographers. 📸

Wishing our #Mountaineer community the happiest of holidays, from our cozy little town to wherever you are! #HappyHolidays

Wildlife sightings and Animal Planet moments—right next to campus. Just another reason to love life at Western! #CampusLife

Happy National Girls and Women in Sports Day! Whether NCAA, club, intramural, or Mountain Sports, we are so proud and constantly inspired by the women in all our sports teams. 💪🎉 Western Colorado Mountaineers #WomenInSports

Western Nordic athletes Graydon Walker & Tyler Hippchen took their passion global, competing at the FISU Games in Italy! For 10 days, they raced against elite athletes from 50+ countries, pushing their limits & representing Team USA.🇺🇸 Read more: bit.ly/4iqXcb9