News from the President's Office

We can't test for personal responsibility

It's unfair to admit students with a minimal chance of success, especially if they will incur debt. But test scores can't reveal a person's motivation or sense of responsibility. Continue Reading…

Gary Peer's Great Story honored

"In Twain's words: 'Humor is the great thing, the saving thing. The minute it crops up, all our irritations and resentments slip away and a sunny spirit takes their place.' Dr. Peer is a sunny spirit. Continue Reading…

New "SLV Promise Award" will assist low-income Adams State students

The award will be available to qualified graduates of all high schools in the San Luis Valley, as well as Buena Vista, Salida, Walsenberg, La Veta, and Pagosa Springs. Continue Reading…

Adams State Trustees endorse SB33 - ASSET Bill

The Board of Trustees for Adams State University unanimously voted to endorse Senate Bill 33, which would allow undocumented students to pay in-state tuition. Continue Reading…

Students must own their education

I've written about the need for continuing support for higher education and, in particular, support for first-generation students. But it is also true that college students must take responsibility. Continue Reading…

Governor names two to Adams State Board of Trustees

Gov. John Hickenlooper recently announced appointments to the Board of Trustees for Adams State University. Paul Farley, a Republican from Centennial, was named a new trustee, while Mary K. Griffin, a Continue Reading…

Marathoner Zoila Gomez inspires Adams State graduates

The audience hung onto every inspiring word of Zoila Gomez, Adams State Class of 2004, who spoke from the podium for over 20 minutes about her journey from a small Mexican mining town, to the ranks of Continue Reading…

U.S. News and World Report ranks Adams State among top western regional universities

Adams State University was listed among the top 120 Western regional universities in the U.S. News and World Report's Best Colleges rankings, released Wednesday. Continue Reading…

Adams State enrollment second highest in history

Adams State University's fall enrollment is just six students short of tying last year's all-time record. The total student headcount of 3,724 includes 843 graduate students. Continue Reading…

Student aid invests in the nation's future

Obviously, the ax I am going to grind is my own ax: the importance of investing in higher education students. I will narrow that to support for the lowest income and first-generation students, those w Continue Reading…

News from the President's Office