An Unexpected Adventure in Innovation
Two FRCC students’ engineering project could help revolutionize how humans clean up oil spills. Read how they went from a class project to winning awards.
First-Generation College Graduate Makes Impact at National Center for Atmospheric Research
For Joe Lujan, earning a college degree was lifechanging in more ways than one. Read about his journey from the mail room at NCAR to a management position.
Two FRCC Students Win Prestigious National Scholarships
Two FRCC students have been awarded the prestigious national New Century Scholarship—they are the only scholars selected from the state of Colorado.
New Director Brings Experience in Tech, Startup and Nonprofit Sectors to Larimer SBDC
Local business development expert Hope Hartman has been named the new executive director of the Larimer Small Business Development Center (SBDC).
Jumping in Head First: Alumna Finds Connections… and a Great Start to a Business Career
Getting involved in activities at school was critical for Monica Martinez from an early age. She chose to attend FRCC for her first two years of college because it costs significantly less than a four-year university. But she also wanted all the campus involvement opportunities of a bigger school.
FRCC Training Helps Company Continue to Thrive Despite COVID
Over the last year most companies have had to adapt—and quickly—to the impacts of the global pandemic. Louisville-based Fresca Foods, Inc. has faced COVID-related challenges head on, embracing training opportunities for workers, and forging new ways to connect employees with each other, and to the company’s goals. The natural foods manufacturing company counts some of […]
Larimer SBDC Ranks No. 1 in State for Businesses Assisted During 2020
The Small Business Development Center in Fort Collins helped local companies get $24.5 million in funding last year. Local businesses and their employees needed more support than ever during the pandemic in 2020—and the Larimer Small Business Development Center (SBDC) helped more than 1,200 area entrepreneurs weather the COVID storm. The Larimer team provided consulting […]
Creating Community Helps Students Define—and Reach—Their Goals
Some students come to college with a specific major and/or career path in mind. But for the many students who don’t know exactly what they want to study, FRCC has created a new way to help them to find their path. The college is focused on building communities on each of our campuses that: Bring […]