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Adams State University announces geothermal heating and cooling project to transform student experience

“With these environmental upgrades, students can work out in Rex or hang out in the SUB much more comfortably.”

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CDHE designates Adams State a first-generation serving campus

“We are proud that the CDHE officially recognizes and affirms what we know and see every day with our students – that we are a First-Generation Serving Institution,” VP Rissler said.

Creative Writing guest artist is Colorado Poet Laureate Crisosto Apache

Apache will guide writers during a Community Writing Workshop at 2 p.m. Wednesday, April 22 in McDaniel Hall 204. All are welcome.

Adams State welcomes guest artist Valerie Naranjo

“I came to the realization that there is nobody like me. I began to believe in my contribution to the world.”

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