Alumni Profiles
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Alumni Profiles
Many students usually wait until high school to decide where they are going to college, maybe after a visit to campus, or once they...
Alumni Profiles
Michael Picco’s time at Western was nothing short of transformative. A painter, playwright, and columnist, he threw himself into every opportunity. From his role...
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Western alumnus Ross McGee (’13) was named Colorado’s 2025 Wildlife Officer of the Year for his dedication to conservation and community.
Alumni Profiles
It’s a beautiful spring day in the Gunnison Valley, and I can hardly believe the semester is already winding down. Soon, we’ll welcome a...
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Samantha Coleman has always loved basketball. For her, it isn’t just a sport; it’s a big part of who she is. So, after playing...
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Given the topography around Western Colorado University, it isn’t surprising that a lot of Mountaineers are avid trail runners. But one of Western’s most...
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When Scott Borden and Mallory Logan became friends, they never imagined, in their wildest dreams they would one day be working together to release...
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Graduating from Western Colorado University during the height of a global pandemic made diving into a career an uncertain pursuit. As the world opened...
Alumni Profiles
For 34 years, SonofaGunn has been a Gunnison tradition. It has also been a Western tradition. One of the biggest fundraisers for the Gunnison...
Alumni Profiles
Mark Walker’s journey isn’t like most people’s. As a young man attending Western Colorado University during a time of turmoil and protests, it was...
Alumni Profiles
“Tom has helped grow the Club by being a part of it for over 50 years. He has so much Boxing knowledge and is...
Alumni Profiles
Editor’s Note: We had a wonderful and wide-ranging conversation with Stan. The transcribed interview here has been edited for length. After growing up in...
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