Designing With Purpose: Inside FRCC’s Fall 2025 Engineering Design Expo
Students worked together to design and build assistive technology devices. Teams spent 10 weeks creating solutions inspired by people in the real world.
Engineering Success: Veteran Student Graduates, Prepares to Transfer
Josiah “Joe” Olmstead, a 32-year-old veteran who was medically retired due to a traumatic brain injury is gearing up for graduation, serving as living proof that the right mindset can transform uncertainty into opportunity.
FRCC Alum, Veteran-Turned-Author Finds Healing Through Writing
After earning an engineering degree at CSU, Andrew Bragg started his engineering career and recently published a memoir about his experiences during the war in Afghanistan.
International Student Making the Most of Every Minute
International Education Week celebrates the benefits of international education and exchange. Read about Indonesian student Michael Tan’s experience at FRCC.
Triumph Over Trauma Leads FRCC Grad to CU Boulder’s Engineering School
Graduate Melissa Chavez has overcome great challenges to attain her dream of becoming an engineer. Here is Melissa’s inspiring story, in her own words…
This Graduation Is All in the Family
These four family members are all graduating together at FRCC’s 2024 commencement. Read how they made their way from a tough beginning to college degrees.
At 17, FRCC Alum Was CU’s Youngest Computer Science Grad
Brian knew he wanted to go into STEM as a kid in Indonesia. He didn’t know that he would go on to become CU Boulder’s youngest ever computer science grad.
New Mines Academy Launching at FRCC
FRCC and Colorado School of Mines are launching a new academy to give FRCC engineering students a direct pathway to earning a bachelor’s degree at Mines.