Juneteenth: How We Honor Freedom, Celebrate Community at FRCC

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved African Americans that they were free.

Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, and informed enslaved African Americans that they were free.

FRCC has earned a distinction for colleges that have robust, integrated systems to ensure no student has to choose between their education and their next meal.

The Longmont City Council has voted unanimously to approve Phase II of FRCC’s Urban Innovation Campus and its Intergovernmental Agreement.

FRCC is hosting a free interactive, hands-on event where students can play with light and lasers while learning about optics, photonics and quantum technology.

At FRCC, Pride is both a month-long observance and a reflection of the values that our students, faculty and staff bring to campus throughout the year.

FRCC has once again earned national distinction as a Military Friendly® School, ranked No. 7 in the country among large community colleges.

FRCC will host two commencement ceremonies to honor its 2026 graduating class—awarding more than 5,000 degrees and certificates to almost 3,800 students.

This year, a mother and her child will cross the stage together—each earning their degree, and each carrying a story shaped by commitment.