FRCC First College in Colorado Approved to Offer New Engineering Degree

Agreement will allow for smoother transfer from community college to state universities—saving students money and diversifying the engineering workforce.

Agreement will allow for smoother transfer from community college to state universities—saving students money and diversifying the engineering workforce.

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.

When she got to FRCC, Jolaya didn’t know what she wanted to major in. She got the chance to explore her interests and discover her passion for science.

Kevin struggled with anxiety in high school and almost didn’t graduate with his class. Starting college at FRCC gave him the support he needed to succeed.

Zoey never thought she’d go to college. Working full time, unsure of her path and barely making ends meet, she felt stuck . Then she found a community—and her path—at FRCC.

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.

LeAnna Warren’s parents started home schooling her in fourth grade—but after her mom died, her dad wasn’t able to help her much with school. He was a manual laborer who worked a lot, so she had to fend for herself on the learning front. “Sixth grade was really the last time I had any formal […]

FRCC graduate, mom and veteran is now heading to CU-Boulder. Sara Maginot is always up for a challenge. The Boulder native was inspired to go into the US Marine Corps after attending a friend’s graduation ceremony. Within six months of graduating from Fairview High School in 2008, she had enlisted and was on her way […]