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Conquering Fear of Math Leads to Biology Degree
Olivia lacked the confidence to even consider attending a four-year college. She came to FRCC—and is now on track to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from CSU.
After Failing “Often and Fast,” Perseverance Leads Alumnus to Aerospace Engineering
Reece was diagnosed with ADHD at a young age, and saw ups and downs in school. Now he’s set to graduate with a bachelor’s in mechanical engineering from CSU.
Seven Tips for Writing a Winning Scholarship Essay
As fall arrives, many students don’t realize it is also the time of year that scholarship applications begin to open up for the next school year. Read our tips!
Gene Haas Foundation Awards $17,500 to FRCC
The Gene Haas Foundation has awarded FRCC $17,500 in grants to support student scholarships and other program needs at the college’s Center for Integrated Manufacturing.
Finding Her Path: From Retail & Restaurants to Research & Neuroscience
An early stint at a private college landed Emily Kramer in serious debt. FRCC helped her find a new path to becoming a research scientist.
Alumnus Finds “Universal Language” in Engineering
Giovanni Hernandez arrived in the US when he was in 10th grade. He had no trouble with the concepts he was learning in high school, but he struggled with learning English at first.
A couple of years—and lot of hard work later—he came to FRCC to prepare himself for a four-year university. His says those classes gave him the foundational support he needed to be successful in college. He’s now studying civil engineering at the University of Colorado-Boulder, and is set to graduate with his bachelor’s degree next year.