FRCC Student Gets National Recognition from “Achieving the Dream”
Student Ashley Valdez-Ibarra has been chosen as one of just 8 students nationwide—and the only Gateway to College student in the US—as a 2022 DREAM Scholar.
Important Conversations About Race, Privilege and Identity Will Continue in FRCC Classrooms
A number of bills are currently circulating around the US aimed at regulating how educators talk about racism, sexism and issues of systemic inequality.
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.
Promoting Love and Respect This LGBTQ+ Pride Month
The month of June is fun for many reasons—but a big one is that it’s Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender and Queer (LGBTQ+) Pride Month. These celebrations are intended to eliminate prejudice, honor the great diversity of the American people and celebrate the equal dignity of all. Where It All Began Pride Month has roots in […]
Disability Support Services—What Exactly Are They?
Take a look at what DSS offers and who these services are for. College is one of the most challenging life milestones you’ll ever take on. And if you struggle with any sort of learning or other disability, it can be that much harder. That’s why it’s so important for any student who has a […]
New Vice President at FRCC’s Boulder County Campus
Aparna Palmer, PhD, joins FRCC to take on leadership role. Front Range Community College’s campus in Longmont will soon have a new vice president—Aparna Palmer, PhD. She will also oversee the college’s nearby Center for Integrated Manufacturing. As a new member of FRCC’s leadership team, Palmer brings with her more than 20 years of experience […]
New Vice President at FRCC’s Westminster Campus
Tricia Johnson, EdD, joins FRCC to take on leadership role. Front Range Community College’s campus in Westminster has a new vice president—Tricia Johnson, EdD. As a new member of the college’s leadership team, she brings with her 20 years of experience in education. She served most recently as the vice president for academic affairs at […]
FRCC Celebrates Open Education Week
Colleges and universities around the world are promoting the concept of open education this week—in an effort to expand educational opportunities for all people. At the center of this movement is the belief that education is strengthened when it is openly shared. Open education “encompasses resources, tools and practices that employ a framework of open sharing […]