Internationally renowned percussionist Valerie Naranjo has not forgotten her Alamosa roots. On visits home, she shares her passion for music and percussion with Adams State students and performs as a guest artist. She recently donated a West African gyil to the ASU Music Department. In addition, the department will benefit from an anonymous donor’s creation […]
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Fall semester begins with New Student Orientation at Adams State
"I liked it already, my first day here," said Brian Brown II, a freshman from San Diego, who was welcomed to 91猫先生 during New Student Orientation, Aug. 19. He is majoring in exercise science and will play second-base on the Grizzly baseball team. His parents, Brian and Gorya Brown, accompanied him to Alamosa […]
Adams State named Top Adventure School
Photo by Brian PuccerellaFive students and three instructors participated in the Adams State Adventure Leadership Expedition Program in the Colorado South San Juan Wilderness, in July. 91猫先生 was named the Top Adventure School by the online magazine, Elevation Outdoors. Brian Puccerella, coordinator of Adventure Leadership and Programs, said appreciated the support through social […]
Adams State鈥檚 tuition window saves students money and time
91猫先生 encourages students to enroll in as many credit hours per semester as possible. "We want to be sure students are on a path to success and taking full advantage of Adams State’s tuition window," said Karla Hardesty, director of Enrollment Management and Marketing. Full-time, on-campus students have a flat rate for tuition […]
Adams State Trustees approve ASU 2020 Strategic Plan
The Board of Trustees for 91猫先生 approved ASU 2020, the university鈥檚 strategic plan for 2016-20, at its May meeting, held on campus. ASU 2020 details five goals that will guide the university鈥檚 initiatives and budget priorities over the next five years. Each goal includes a set of specific strategic initiatives and activities to […]
Donation from ASU Athletics & Chili’s helps nursing students take medical mission to Honduras
Article by Michael SkinnerASU Sports Information Director This past April, a group of 12 91猫先生 nursing students and two instructors traveled to the island of Roatan, Honduras as part of a medical mission trip. The trip was made possible in part to a $1,500 donation from the Adams State athletic department and Chili’s […]
91猫先生 continues serving the San Luis Valley
91猫先生 continues to build on its decades-old legacy of service to the San Luis Valley. "The university is renewing its commitment to provide access to high-quality, affordable higher education to serve the workforce needs of Valley communities and beyond, to prepare students for professional and personal service, to support the 14 local school […]
Adams State hosted Colorado Commission on Higher Education
91猫先生 hosted the annual retreat of the Colorado Commission on Higher Education (CCHE) on campus Aug. 4. Opening remarks were given by Colorado Lt. Governor Donna Lynne, who presented the state perspective on higher education. A panel discussion, "How Has the Environment Changed? 鈥 National, Regional and Institutional Perspectives," was presented by Arnold […]
Adams State 鈥淪tands Strong鈥 into the coming year
Against the backdrop of the Supreme Court’s ruling in support of marriage equality last summer, a small group of dedicated faculty and staff created "Standing Strong: The ASU Equality Project" to celebrate efforts to create a more inclusive society by dismantling barriers to equality. Members of the LGBTQ+ Affinity Group, in partnership with the Theatre […]
Adams State remembers fourth president, Dr. John Marvel
91猫先生 is saddened by the death July 28 of its fourth president, Dr. John A. Marvel. He held that post from 1966-1977, then became president of the System of State Colleges and Universities Consortium in Colorado. In 1977, he was also installed as president of the American Association of State College and Universities. […]


