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CMC students in Lake County still benefitting from War on Poverty education bill
Three historic educational bills passed by the Johnson administration, which created what are now known as the TRIO programs, are still opening doors for students locally and nationwide. Colorado Mountain College is helping students via TRIO programs at five of its campus locations. Our public information staff recently explored how these programs are changing the…
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I CAN!
CMC faculty and staff gathered together for CMC Day on May 8 to connect, share ideas, and learn from each other. Throughout the day, they also wrote, on circulating white boards, a small act they could do to help implement CMC’s new vision and mission. Their thoughts were captured in the video below. Enjoy the…
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Local woman juggles career, coursework to earn bachelor’s degree
Celebrated milestone at Colorado Mountain College ceremony in Keystone May 2 Shawn Biehl never set out to be an overachiever, but the title stuck after she graduated from Colorado Mountain College with three associate degrees in 2008 – an Associate of Arts in business and two Associate of Applied Science degrees (one in accounting and…
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Sharif Villa Cruz, exec chef of Corner House, on giving Brussels sprouts a break
This interview with Sharif Villa Cruz, exec chef of Corner House and graduate of CMC’s Culinary Institute, was printed in Westword Magazine’s “Chef and Tell” section. By Lori Midson. It’s a tradition in Mexico to “gather our families together for big meals, usually at our grandmother’s house,” says Sharif Villa Cruz. And Villa Cruz, today…
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Grit, tenacity helped hard-working students earn degrees
Students celebrate success at CMC Rifle campus graduation [RIFLE, Colo.] – Ida Vasquez attended high school as a teenager but didn’t finish. For 25 years she longed to return to school and earn her general equivalency diploma, or GED, but four kids and a full-time job made her goal seem like an impossible dream. “I…
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Sustainability summit wows students, employees in Steamboat
Nearly 250 Colorado Mountain College students, faculty and staff came together in Steamboat Springs April 17 and 18, 2014, for the inaugural Sustainability Summit. This was the first time even many long-time CMCers remember a gathering like this, and it was empowering, surprising, and, well, a lot of fun. Among the numerous highlights were: •…
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Colorado Mountain College hands out degrees and certifications at ceremony
This article was printed in the Vail Daily News. By Randy Wyrick. EDWARDS — Tassel turning season opened yesterday as Colorado Mountain College conferred its second group of four-year degrees, along with dozens of associates and professional degrees and certifications. “For me, this is the happiest day of the year,” said Peggy Curry, CMC’s vice…
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CMC grads celebrate well-earned degrees
This article was printed in the Glenwood Post Independent. By Kristin Carlson. GLENWOOD SPRINGS — Brent Bagen graduated with an associate degree in nursing, an admirable achievement for any student. But it’s especially impressive for Bagen. “I have dyslexia,” he explained, “so I read quite a bit slower than the average student.” Rather than letting…
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Arizona artist Ron Bimrose took back roads to career in art
‘Reclamation/Reformation’ exhibit opens at CMC ArtShare Gallery May 9 Although Ron Bimrose received early attention for his drawing talent, he never thought it could lead to a career. When he was in high school, people would say: “You can really draw. Now, what are you gonna do for a living?” No one suggested art. Instead,…
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First Generation Summit at CMC in Leadville
Summit helps students access ‘resource capital’ Steven Medina, college counselor at the Leadville campus of Colorado Mountain College, knows what it’s like to face the higher-education maze without a parent who completed college to guide the way. A first-generation student himself, Medina is committed to helping others who are also the first in their families…