Adams State earns Military Friendly® Designation for second year
“Adams State is proud to have achieved our Military Friendly and Military Family Friendly designation.”
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Educator Highlight Award for March 2026:
“Just knowing that they’re going to go off and be wonderful people and be successful in the world, that just makes me feel good.”
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Performances, Lectures
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.”
Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium to be held on March 28
“For many river restoration practitioners, beavers are the missing link in improving riparian systems,” said Director of the Adams State Salazar Center Paul Formisano, Ph.D.
Adams State Athletics
Adams State Earns Split Behind Game Two Rally
Las Vegas, N.M. — Adams State split its RMAC series with New Mexico Highlands on Friday, falling 5-2 in game one before responding with a 7-6 victory in game two.
Grizzlies Take Game One Behind Timely Hitting; Highlands’ Big Innings Split Thursday Doubleheader
LAS VEGAS, N.M. — Adams State Softball opened Thursday's RMAC doubleheader with a composed, efficient performance on both sides of the ball, taking Game One 3–2 behind eight hits and a complete-game effort in the circle. New Mexico Highlands countered with a heavy offensive surge in Game Two, using three multi-run innings to hand the Grizzlies a 14–9 loss and split the afternoon at the NMHU Softball Field.
Adams State Falls to Northwest Nazarene
Alamosa, Colo. – The Grizzlies faced off against RMAC opponent Northwest Nazarene on Thursday afternoon at home. This is the second time this season that the two teams have met. Despite Adams State winning the first matchup, they were unable to hold off the Nighthawks consistent offense on Thursday, and dropped the competition.
Hoogsteen Headlines Grizzlies’ RMAC Academic Honors with Athlete of the Year Nod
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — On Thursday afternoon the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference announced its Men's and Women's Academic All-RMAC Teams, along with its RMAC Academic Honor Roll recognitions.
Adams State Baseball Drops Final Game of Series 13-1 Against Colorado Mesa
ALAMOSA, Colorado — In the Grizzlies final game of the series against Colorado Mesa, Adams State falls 13-1. The loss drops the Grizzlies to 10-28(6-15 RMAC) as they gear up for their one bye week during conference play this upcoming week.
Grizzlies Come Up Short Against No. 16 Mavericks
Adams State Displays Dominance at High Desert Dental Maverick Invitational
Grand Junction, Colo. – The Grizzlies had an extremely strong showing at the High Desert Dental Maverick Invitational, hosted by Colorado Mesa University. Over the two days of competiton, Adams State athletes picked up seven indvidiual event wins and rewrote the national rankings in several events.
Grizzlies Look to Rebound After Doubleheader Sweep
Alamosa, Colo. — A fast start in Game 1 gave Adams State early momentum, but Colorado Mesa responded in a big way and carried that surge through both games to sweep Friday's doubleheader, 11-3 and 20-1.
Grizzlies Drop Final Two, Fall 4-0 in Series to UCCS
Alamosa, Colo. – Adams State showed early fight in Game 1 but couldn't sustain the momentum across the doubleheader, falling 13-6 and 17-3 to UCCS on Friday in Alamosa.
Grizzlies Fall 10-8 in Tough Battle with Colorado Mesa
ALAMOSA, Colorado — On Thursday afternoon, the Grizzlies fell just short against Colorado Mesa in game one of their four-game series. The final score of game one was 10-8 for Colorado Mesa. With the loss, the Grizzlies are now 10-25 (5-12 RMAC) as they gear up for their doubleheader against Colorado Mesa tomorrow afternoon.
General News
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.”
Adams State earns Military Friendly® Designation for second year
“Adams State is proud to have achieved our Military Friendly and Military Family Friendly designation.”
Educator Highlight Award for March 2026:
“Just knowing that they’re going to go off and be wonderful people and be successful in the world, that just makes me feel good.”
March 2026 Employee Accomplishments
The Title III STEM HSI grant team attended the 18th Annual Association of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators (AHSIE) conference in Boston, MA, on March 8-11.
COSI ASAP grant will increase retention and graduation rates
“With the generous support of Arnold Ventures, through the CDHE, Adams State will have additional resources to support our students throughout their academic career and successfully complete their college degree.”
Adams State joins national effort to strengthen career-connected learning and work
“Participation in this national initiative will help us expand access to high-quality, career-connected learning and strengthen outcomes for our students.”
