From Marine to Tech CEO: FRCC Alum on a Mission
When Marine Corps veteran Lance Smith went back to school at age 47, he wasn’t planning to build the next big tech startup. But that’s exactly what he’s done.
Helping People and Technology Work Together
For more than 14 years, Roxanne Strand has helped keep technology running smoothly at Front Range Community College—while making sure people always come first.
Longmont City Council Votes Unanimously to Approve Phase II of Front Range Community College’s Urban Innovation Campus
The Longmont City Council has voted unanimously to approve Phase II of FRCC’s Urban Innovation Campus and its Intergovernmental Agreement.
New Paramedic Degree Builds Strong Futures Saving Lives
FRCC is launching a new associate degree program in paramedicine to give students and working EMTs a clear path to career advancement and higher paying jobs.
From 0.6 GPA to 4.0: Nursing Grad Rewrites Her Future
Nursing graduate Vanessa Gonzales learned how to be successful in college—despite having narcolepsy—by advocating for herself and learning to ask for help.
First-Generation Graduate Pursues Dream of Becoming a Flight Nurse
Graduate Alyssa Andrade has overcome great challenges to pursue her dream of becoming a flight nurse—in the process becoming the example she once needed.
From Guatemala to Graduation: Engineering Student Thrives at FRCC
Alejandro Garcia describes this milestone as a “really big deal,” marking the culmination of a journey that began in his home country.
FRCC to Host Two Unforgettable Commencement Ceremonies for the Class of 2026
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.