DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 16 -- Colorado State University issued the following news release: The Colorado State University System Board of Governors today unanimously confirmed Armando Valdez as the 16th president of Colorado State University Pueblo - the CSU System's regionally serving campus located in Pueblo - effective Feb. 1, 2024. "On behalf of the Board of Governors, I want to express our great confidence in Armando Valdez as the next president of CSU Pueblo," said Board of Governors Chair more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Dec. 16 -- Clemson University issued the following news: Associate Professor of Art Todd Anderson has garnered national recognition with the inclusion of his exceptional woodcut print of Andrews Glacier in the inaugural Art x Climate gallery released by the White House as part of the Fifth National Climate Assessment. Anderson's artwork, a testament to his commitment to environmental awareness, forms a pivotal component of a broader project dedicated to documenting th more PR

DENVER, Colorado, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023: Today, Governor Polis, the Outdoor Equity Grant Board, and Colorado Parks and Wildlife (CPW) announced the recipients of over $2.2 million in Outdoor Equity Grants. These grants support organizations that break down barriers to Colorado's outdoors and create inclusive opportunities for all. "Colorado's world-class outdoors are a big part of who we are and everyone in our state deserve more PR

COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Dec. 16 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release on Dec. 15, 2023: Today, U.S. Space Command officially declared Full Operational Capability (FOC) at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs, Colorado. FOC is a critical milestone for the Command as it seeks to ensure our national security in the space domain. The Polis-Primavera administration applauds our military community for reaching this significant achievement. Governor Jared Poli more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, Dec. 16 -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: By Jasmine Leonas Colorado School of Mines celebrated its Fall 2023 Undergraduate Commencement on Dec. 15, conferring a total of 268 bachelor's degrees during the ceremony at Lockridge Arena. The ceremony's distinguished speaker was Lucy Sanders. Sanders is the founder and executive in residence of the National Center for Women & Information Technology, a national organization that works to broaden participation more PR

GOLDEN, Colorado, Dec. 16 -- Colorado School of Mines issued the following news: By Emilie Rusch Steven DiGregorio, PhD in Mechanical Engineering, is the winner of the Fall 2023 Dr. Bhakta Rath and Sushama Rath Research Award. The honor, which recognizes the Colorado School of Mines doctoral graduate whose thesis demonstrates the greatest potential for societal impact, was presented during Fall 2023 Graduate Commencement on Dec. 15. At the ceremony, Mines awarded a total of 72 doctorates and  more PR

DURANGO, Colorado, Dec. 16 -- Fort Lewis College issued the following news: In an effort to increase college accessibility for Colorado families, Fort Lewis College is expanding its FLC Tuition Promise, covering tuition for students in Colorado whose family income is less than $70,000. Previously the benefit was available for families earning less than $65,000. The program's expansion is possible thanks to an anonymous gift to the President's Impact Fund, said FLC President Tom Stritikus. "FL more PR

DRIPPING SPRINGS, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: North Hays County Emergency Services District #1 soon will replace aging CPR devices with newer, more dependable models thanks to a $19,800 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $27,108 in matching funds from the ESD, will enable the district to purchase new mechanical chest compres more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: Thanks to a $24,750 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative, the Round Mountain Volunteer Fire Department will purchase safety gear for three new firefighters. The Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $11,120 in matching funds from the department, will pay for three custom-fit sets of personal protective equipment and three portable ha more PR

SAN MARCOS, Texas, Dec. 16 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release: The Commemorative Air Force Central Texas Wing will install new energy-efficient lighting to better showcase its WWII-era planes and other popular aircraft exhibits, thanks to a grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Pedernales Electric Cooperative. The $8,800 Community Development Partnership Program grant, along with $2,200 in matching funds from the group, will allow for the replac more PR

FORT MORGAN, Colorado, Dec. 16 -- The Morgan Community College Foundation issued the following news release: Morgan Community College (MCC) announces a donation of $1,000,000 to establish the "Gene Doty Health Scholarships and Programs Endowment." This significant gift from the late Eugene V. Doty's Trust will substantially impact health education at MCC by helping fund scholarships, equipment, instructional staff, and educational materials. Eugene V. Doty was a veteran of World War II, servi more PR