Finding His Spark: From Nurse to Fire Chief
When Manuel Almaguer finished high school, he didn’t feel ready for college. Read how his FRCC journey led to a career as a nurse and eventually fire chief.
30 FRCC Job Training Programs—Zero Cost to Students
Scholarships will cover all tuition, fees & course materials for 30 of FRCC’s career paths in education, health care, HVAC and forestry-related occupations.
Nursing Alum Inspired to Make an Impact Through Leadership
When Leslie graduated from high school, she was convinced she wasn’t cut out for college. Now a health care leader, she says FRCC gave her a strong foundation.
Harmony Fundraiser to Boost Northern Colorado Health Care Workers and First Responders
The annual Gift of Love Fundraiser will gather donations this year for scholarships to FRCC students in the school’s health care programs and police academy.
FRCC Bachelor’s Program in Nursing Receives National Accreditation
Accrediting agency is a “reliable authority to determine the quality of nursing education programs.” The baccalaureate degree program in nursing at Front Range Community College has received accreditation from the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE). The program builds on a two-year nursing degree, allowing students to continue at FRCC to complete their Bachelor of […]
State Awards Recognize Best, Brightest Community College Students
CCCS honors 18 FRCC students—and peers around the state—for their inspiring achievements. This week the Colorado Community College System (CCCS) paid tribute to top students from schools around the state during a video presentation of the system’s 2021 Student Excellence Awards. Eighteen distinguished students from Front Range Community College were chosen for this year’s honor. […]
Meet FRCC’s First Bachelor’s Degree Graduate
This Nursing Alumna Can Do Anything When Amy Larabee was six years old, her dad had surgery. That’s when she decided to be a nurse. “I just knew,” she recalls. She remembers that she loved being in the hospital—the smells, the people, the uniforms—everything about it. She looked at the nurses and thought, “I want […]
Nursing Students Help Vaccinate Thousands of People
Students in FRCC’s associate degree in nursing programs are helping on the front line with COVID-19 vaccinations. Over the last couple of months, our nursing students have helped vaccinate more than 3,000 people in the communities we serve—from Denver to Fort Collins and beyond. While FRCC’s use of simulations and clinical rotations in local hospitals […]