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Colorado Mesa University Hosts Rodeo Round-Up Week, April 15-18
1+ hour, 56+ min ago (396+ words) From the Plaza to the Fairgrounds, Rodeo Round-Up Week returns to Colorado Mesa University April 15-18, bringing campus and community together through live rodeo action. Experience the tradition and pride of CMU's rodeo program with a kickoff celebration on the Plaza,…...
History Made as CMU Women Wrestlers Rise in NCAA's Inaugural Championship
1+ day, 2+ hour ago (282+ words) For years, women faced limited opportunities in a sport long seen as male-dominated, but on March 6-7, 2026, women's wrestling became the NCAA's 91st championship sport. Colorado Mesa University (CMU) made history as they crowned four All-Americans who placed in the top eight…...
Water Fellows Program at CMU Provides Students With Yearlong Cohort Experience
1+ day, 21+ hour ago (546+ words) Student water fellows Briana Galland, Bryce Toppin and Ian Anderson attended the annual Water Fellowship Convening on Feb. 13 and 14 with Ruth Powell Hutchins Water Center Executive Director Shannon Wadas and Associate Professor Freddy Witarsa. All three students are members of…...
Colorado Mesa University Announces Transition to Nike as Official Athletic Apparel Provider
2+ day, 21+ hour ago (214+ words) GRAND JUNCTION, Colo. "The Colorado Mesa University Athletic Department is proud to announce a new partnership with Nike, naming the brand as the official provider of athletic apparel, footwear and equipment for the Mavericks. This transition marks the conclusion of…...
CMU's Master of Social Work Program Receives Accreditation
3+ day, 2+ hour ago (294+ words) The Master of Social Work (MSW) program at Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has achieved a significant milestone, earning official accreditation status in March 2026 from the Board of Accreditation of the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE). This recognition marks'an important…...
Rare Fossil Discovered on CMU Campus During Geo Exchange Construction
1+ week, 18+ hour ago (475+ words) Construction crews working near Colorado Mesa University's rugby field made an unexpected discovery this morning when excavation tied to the campus Geo Exchange project uncovered what appears to be a'large fossilized'specimen.' Shaw Construction has since paused work in the area…...
Colorado Mesa University Hosts 23rd Annual Holocaust Awareness Series
1+ week, 2+ day ago (256+ words) Colorado Mesa University Colorado Mesa University will host the Twenty-Third Annual Holocaust Awareness Series from April 1216, 2026 The week will kick off with a Field of Flags display, constructed by CMU faculty, staff, students, and community volunteers, and will feature more…...
U. S. Army Jazz Ambassadors Bring Big Band Sound to the Asteria Theatre
1+ week, 2+ day ago (598+ words) The U. S. Army Jazz Ambassadors brought their signature big band sound to Colorado Mesa University's Asteria Theatre, giving Grand Junction audiences a chance to experience the United States Army's premier touring jazz ensemble live. The 19-member ensemble is part of the…...
CMU Century Feature: Sadie Hill Kelley
2+ week, 58+ min ago (437+ words) Sadie Hill Kelley is a natural leader and advocate. A 2024 graduate, Kelley came to Colorado Mesa University to join the women's golf team. Born in Green Bay, Wisconsin, she grew up on the Oneida Reservation and began golfing in eighth…...
Colorado Mesa University Claims Two National Titles in 15 km Freestyle at USCSA Championships
2+ week, 2+ day ago (293+ words) LAKE PLACID, N. Y. , March 13, 2026 " Colorado Mesa University delivered a historic performance at the U. S. Collegiate Skiing and Snowboarding Association (USCSA) National Championships, with Greta Bochenek and Wesley Sumner both winning national titles in the 15-kilometer freestyle mass start races at Mt. Van…...