Category: News Releases
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Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Colorado Mountain College collaborate on art exhibit
In honor of the 50th anniversary of Anderson Ranch Arts Center, Colorado Mountain College is hosting “Celebrating Community We Share,” a collaborative art exhibit featuring the works of 48 artists who are students or faculty from either institution. The college is on the verge of celebrating its own 50th anniversary, as well. An opening reception…
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Grads reach for dreams for selves, family
Nearly two dozen Chaffee residents receive degrees at CMC commencement By Mike McKibbin BUENA VISTA – When and if she opens the restaurant of her dreams, Dona Andrea of Salida will have workers ready to cook and serve her customers. The recent Colorado Mountain College graduate – and grandmother of six – said her grandchildren…
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CMC collegewide full-time, adjunct Faculty of the Year named
Rifle, Edwards educators recognized for teaching excellence By Carrie Click Dr. Jennifer Wing was doing what all educators know is an integral part of their profession when a gymnasium full of people heard she received Colorado Mountain College’s collegewide full-time Faculty of the Year award – and she was not present. Wing, who is a…
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Colorado Mountain College draft budget available for viewing
The 2016-17 draft budget for Colorado Mountain College is available for viewing at any CMC location, or by going to the college’s website. To download the document, go to www.coloradomtn.edu, then choose the pulldown menu for “About.” Click on “Board of Trustees,” and then “Budget & Audit.” Or go directly to https://coloradomtn.info/about-cmc/board_of_trustees/budget_audit/. The college’s board…
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CMC Board of Trustees meets in Spring Valley
The Colorado Mountain College Board of Trustees met at the college’s campus in Spring Valley near Glenwood Springs on Friday, May 20, where they approved the annual Cooperation and Services Agreement between the college and the CMC Foundation, the college’s 501(c)(3) fundraising arm. During the annual joint meeting between the elected CMC Board of Trustees…
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Colorado Mountain College in Breckenridge graduates 16 nurses
Combined, Breckenridge and Spring Valley graduate nearly 50 nursing students with associate or bachelor’s degrees By Carrie Click A dozen Colorado Mountain College students graduated with their Associate of Applied Science degrees in nursing from the college’s campus in Breckenridge May 6. And the next day, another four Breckenridge students were awarded Bachelor of Science in…
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Teaming up across the miles for better education
Leadville couple received degrees at CMC graduation By Mike McKibbin Although one of them wasn’t there, a Leadville couple both received degrees at this year’s Colorado Mountain College commencement ceremonies. Cassandra Hall, 41, who currently lives in Fountain, Colo., is receiving her Associate of Arts in business and Bachelor of Science in business administration. Her…
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Leadville grad credits CMC for preparing him for master’s degree
Says ‘I’d just be finishing up my bachelor’s degree’ without concurrent enrollment By Mike McKibbin LEADVILLE – Conor Laing doesn’t think he would be where he is today without Colorado Mountain College and the concurrent enrollment classes he took six years ago. Laing will soon receive his master’s degree from the public policy program at…
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Sustainability studies to sustainable jobs
Students in CMC’s sustainability program graduate to successful careers By Carrie Click Nikki Maline arrived in Eagle County from Nebraska in 1997 with an Associate of Arts degree from Mid-Plains Community College in North Platte. Since then, she’d gone into real estate. She received her real estate broker associate license with the state of Colorado…
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Colorado Mountain College to hold pinning ceremony for nursing graduates May 6
A pinning ceremony for Colorado Mountain College’s Summit County nursing students earning associate degrees will take place at 1 p.m. on Friday, May 6, in Breckenridge. Each pinning ceremony shares the success of students with family and friends, while celebrating their dedication to the profession of nursing. It is a universal symbol of the pledge…