Alumni Awards & News
Adams State honors retirees
The Retirement Dinner atmosphere remains upbeat and jovial as the evening progresses and the spotlight illuminates each retiree’s dedication and commitment to their position and the campus. Continue Reading…
Peer returns to Adams State to address graduates
“The Class of 2013 will not long remember my speech nor should they,” Peer said. “On the other hand, they will never forget ASU, Alamosa and the extraordinary San Luis Valley region..." Continue Reading…
ASU Foundation hosts Evening with Our Stars
“The Foundation Board is excited to host an evening filled with great entertainment, good food and a chance to raise scholarship money for San Luis Valley students attending ASU." Continue Reading…
Art alumnus awarded funding for Southern Colorado Mural Project
“We partnered with Mr. Ian Wilkinson, an ASU alumnus, for this project for many reasons” said Mary Hoffman, executive director of ASU Community Partnerships. Continue Reading…
Gomez honored to address Adams State graduates
“My story may not be the same as the graduating seniors, but we all share dreams and aspirations and now they are one step closer to who they want to be.” Continue Reading…
Adams State Music Hall of Fame honors inductees
“Adams State gave me the musical and instructional background needed to fulfill my dream.” Continue Reading…
Homecoming jazz concert is October 12
This year’s Adams State Exceptional New Alumna, Elizabeth Ford, will sing “How Deep is the Ocean” with the Adams State Big Band. Continue Reading…
Oringdulph gives back to alma mater & community
"...Adams State provided me with the skills needed to do what I’ve done with my life. The history of Adams State is in my family.” Continue Reading…
Music educator Elizabeth Ford named ASU Exceptional New Alumna
A native of Pueblo now teaching in Colorado Springs, Ford is a 2008 graduate of Adams State University who was named the 2012 Exceptional New Alumna. Continue Reading…
Stegman exhibits spirit of Billy Adams
From his home, decorated with mementos of his family's farming heritage, Don Stegman '61, '64 has expansive views of both the San Juan and Sangre de Cristo mountains. Continue Reading…
Learning and CaringTrujillo continues her journey
Denise Trujillo '07 is not one to rest on her laurels. Continue Reading…
The Chemistry of Success
Born in a log cabin in Hooper, Colo., Tom Jones '52 devoted his career to assuring his country's security. Continue Reading…
Adams State alumni to be honored at Homecoming
The Adams State College will honor Tom Jones '52 Outstanding Alumnus, and Denise Trujillo '07, Exceptional New Alumna; and Don Stegman '61, '64, Billy Adams Award; at the Alumni Homecoming Banquet Continue Reading…
2010 Billy Adams Award goes to Emeritus Professor of History Dr. John McDaniel
Time, treasure, talent -- Dr. John McDaniel has dedicated all three to Adams State College, which will present him with its most prestigious honor, The Billy Adams Award. Continue Reading…
Clemmer makes science an art form
An artist stands poised before his work imagines the outcome and prepares himself and all the elements at his disposal as he makes his first move toward success. Continue Reading…
Clayton's bywords: hope and growth
"I sometimes do take a nap, to disconnect," said Darlene Clayton, Adams State College alumna '04. Her work as a child advocacy director often requires separating self from job. Her office space is lit Continue Reading…
ASC Foundation unveils first Walls in Halls
Holiday lights lent a festive glow to the atmosphere and complimented the hand-knit sweater worn by Connie Spencer Continue Reading…
ASC alumna presents evening of poetry Oct. 3
Award-winning poet Nicole Borg, Adams State Class of 1998, will present a poetry reading Saturday, Oct. 3, at 5 p.m. Continue Reading…
ASC awards posthumous diploma to Wilma Davis
When Wilma Davis became seriously ill, she was most concerned about missing school. "It grieved her to have to take a Continue Reading…
ASC Scholarship is the Fruit of Forgiveness
"I was just numb," said Kurt Cary, Adams State Classes of 1971 and 1978, recalling the days following the death Continue Reading…
Philip Lopez named ASC 2009 Exceptional New Alumnus
Growing up in a ranching family, Philip Lopez learned very early how important water is to the San Luis Valley Continue Reading…
Glen Bean is the 2009 Adams State Billy Adams Award recipient
Glen Bean '36 will receive Adams State College's most prestigious award, The Billy Adams Award Continue Reading…
2009 Adams State College Outstanding Alumnus is Duran
With hundreds of Adams State College graduates entering their new life every year Continue Reading…
Reunion dinner includes raffle of signed Nugget jerseys
Dr. Jack "Doc" Cotton, is auctioning three signed Denver Nuggets jerseys and a basketball Continue Reading…
ASC awards honorary MBA to Congressman Salazar at Commencement
Like green leaves budding on the cottonwoods and lilacs, Adams State's 2009 graduates blossomed into the world May 9. Continue Reading…
Alumnus David Evans to address ASC Fall Commencement
An Adams State College alumnus whose education took him to Washington, D.C., and across the globe Continue Reading…
Butch and Izora Southway are the 2008 Billy Adams recipients
Successful business leaders Butch and Izora Southway are committed to their community. Continue Reading…
Good Enough does not lead to Greatness
I recently read a letter to the editor in a regional paper objecting to a tax increase to replace aging school buildings Continue Reading…
Adams State Alumni Relations has many homecoming activities planned
The Adams State College Alumni Relations Office has many events planned for alumni and community. Continue Reading…
Adams State College 2008 Exceptional New Alumnus is Daramola
Dr. Opeyemi "Ope" Daramola, Adams State class of 2004, has the energy and determination to exceed expectations. Continue Reading…
