Spring 2026 Outstanding Graduates
“Over time, I found what I was passionate about and surrounded myself with people who believed in me, and slowly, I started to believe in myself too.”
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Three’s a charm: family celebrates youngest’s graduation
“Education has always been important in our family,” said Brown, who teaches in a remote Alaskan village while pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership.
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Adams State sets date for Celebration of Life honoring legendary Coach Joe I. Vigil
A native of Alamosa, Coach Vigil, Adams State class of ’53, ’59, held legendary status as the former head of cross-country and track and field at Adams State.
Adams and Colorado State celebrate first graduating class of engineers from joint degree program for STEM workforce development
I was able to pay in-state tuition throughout – including the lower overall student tuition at ASU for the first half of the program.”
Adams State Athletics
Campos Earns Podium Finish as Grizzlies Shine on Day 1
Emporia, Kan. — Adams State completed Day 1 with a strong showing, advancing three athletes to finals and securing a third-place finish in the men's 10,000 meters.
Adams State Sends 19 Athletes to NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships
Emporia, Kan. – Adams State Outdoor Track & Field is set to compete at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships, scheduled to begin Thursday, May 21, and continue through Saturday, May 23, at Francis G. Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas. Adams State will send 10 men and nine women to compete, with the Grizzlies represented in four events on both the men's and women's sides.
Adams State Baseball Places Eight on RMAC Academic Honor Roll
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Adams State Baseball had eight student-athletes named to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll, the conference office announced Wednesday.
Hinojosa Recognized as Second Team All-South Central Region Designated Hitter
CANYON, Texas — On Monday, May 18, the Division II Conference Commissioners Association announced its Baseball All-South Central Region teams, and Adams State Grizzlies freshman Osaias Hinojosa earned recognition for his standout debut season, being named Second Team All-South Central Region as a designated hitter.
Adams State Softball Places Six on Academic All-RMAC Honor Roll
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Adams State softball had six student-athletes named to the Academic All-RMAC Honor Roll, the conference office announced Wednesday afternoon.
Davis Lands on All-RMAC Second Team
Colorado Springs, Colo. — Aubree Davis earned Second Team All-Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference honors after an exceptional season at designated player for the Grizzlies, the conference office announced Thursday morning.
Hinojosa and Reker Highlight Awards For Grizzlies
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — On Wednesday morning, the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference released its 2026 RMAC Baseball Awards winners, All-RMAC teams, and Gold Glove team. Highlighting the list for the Grizzlies was freshman Osaias Hinojosa, who won Freshman Player of the Year and was the Grizzlies' lone All-RMAC selection, named to the 2nd Team All-RMAC team. Also highlighted was Seth Reker, who won the RMAC Gold Glove at third base for his exceptional defensive ability all year.
Adams State Secures Three More National Championship Berths in Grand Junction
Grand Junction, Colo. – The Grizzlies competed at the Western Slope Conversion Classic, hosted by Colorado Mesa University, on Friday and Saturday. Juan Rosales, Gabe Onelio, and Clara Keddy all delivered performances that moved up them up the national rankings and into qualifying positions for the NCAA DII Outdoor Track & Field Championships later this month.
Grizzlies 2026 Season Wraps Up With Doubleheader Split with Regis
DENVER, Colorado — In the Grizzlies final two games of the season, they played two insane games that ultimately finished in a split for the Grizzlies. In game one, the Grizzlies outlasted Regis in a slugfest game that finished with a final score of 23-22 in favor of the Grizzlies. In game two, the Grizzlies fell 10-3 in a game that could have been much closer. After a split in their final two games, the Grizzlies finished the 2026 season with a record of 13-27(8-24 RMAC), just missing the playoffs.
Grizzlies Sweep Chadron State on Senior Day
Alamosa, Colo. – Adams State Grizzlies sent their seniors out in style Saturday, sweeping Chadron State Eagles in a doubleheader, 4-3 and 3-2, on Senior Day.
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Spring 2026 Outstanding Graduates
“Over time, I found what I was passionate about and surrounded myself with people who believed in me, and slowly, I started to believe in myself too.”
Three’s a charm: family celebrates youngest’s graduation
“Education has always been important in our family,” said Brown, who teaches in a remote Alaskan village while pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership.
Adams State sets date for Celebration of Life honoring legendary Coach Joe I. Vigil
A native of Alamosa, Coach Vigil, Adams State class of ’53, ’59, held legendary status as the former head of cross-country and track and field at Adams State.
Adams and Colorado State celebrate first graduating class of engineers from joint degree program for STEM workforce development
I was able to pay in-state tuition throughout – including the lower overall student tuition at ASU for the first half of the program.”
Football alumni score in professional careers
“Four former Adams State graduates are making significant strides in the profession and have worked their way up the coaching ranks at the highest levels of college football.”
Hall of Famer Jim Bevan ’84, ’86 retires after 40 years of coaching
“After I graduated and we came back from nationals, Coach asked me to be his graduate assistant coach.”
