Finding Her People, Place and Purpose
On National TRIO Day, read how the TRIO program has helped FRCC student Leah Shipley find a new path toward becoming a scientist.
Becoming a Doctor: Alumna’s Path to Med School
Brissa Mundo-Santacruz’s journey to becoming a doctor started at FRCC 11 years ago. Read how her path has led to a residency at Swedish Medical Center.
First-Gen Proud: TRIO Employee Reflects on Her College Journey
Today is First-Generation College Celebration Day, a time to recognize and raise awareness about students who are the first in their families to go to college.
Achieving College Dreams Through TRIO
From middle school to college, TRIO programs help students with limited-income, first-generation college students and individuals with disabilities to succeed.
Latinx Leadership Program Alumni—Now FRCC Employees—Pay It Forward by Helping Students
As FRCC works toward becoming a Hispanic Serving Institution, we’ve got our eyes on a particularly successful existing program at our Boulder County Campus.
TRIO—Helping Underserved Students Succeed in College
TRIO programs support students who come from limited-income families, are first generation college students, or have a documented disability.
FRCC Graduate is First in the US to Earn New Degree
One-of-a-kind program trains managers around the country who oversee highway and road maintenance. More than 30 years ago, Don Strange dropped out of high school—due to the sudden death of his father and the medical condition of his mother. In order to help his family, he began his career as a city “pothole patcher.” A […]