Major Grants Aim to Re-engage Students After COVID
FRCC has been chosen by the state of Colorado to receive two grants—totaling more than $4 million—to help local people go back to school & finish their degrees.
Student, Avid Writer Finds Path to Bachelor’s Degree and Career
Branden was always an avid writer, but wasn’t sure how to turn that into a college degree or career. At FRCC he found his path to a bachelor’s degree and more.
Stressed During Midterms? Here Are Some Tips for Relief
Midterms are coming up and you probably have a lot on your plate. To help manage the stress, here are some tips for getting into the right headspace this month.
President Andy Dorsey to Retire in 2022
After almost 29 years working at FRCC, Andy Dorsey has announced that he will be retiring as president at the end of June 2022.
First Time, First Generation?
Going to college is a big step for any student—but if you’re a first-generation college student, you may have some extra questions. Here are some tips…
Let’s Get COSI This Winter
Initiative Helps Students Financially and Academically Did I say COSI? Yes I did. In fact, more and more FRCC students are getting excited when they hear the acronym because it is the sound of money. Since 2015, the Colorado Opportunity Scholarship Initiative (COSI) has been giving millions of dollars to Colorado college students each year. The […]
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 […]
Six Things to Do When College Gets Hard
Nobody ever said college would be easy! There are times you will feel stressed, lost, and overwhelmed. Here’s the good news: You’re not the first student to have these feelings. And even more important, you can get through anything if you embrace the right mindset. Here are six tips on how to push through hard […]