Adams State in Alamosa, Colorado

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Adams State is the right size – with a diverse, yet close-knit community. Professors who care – and a campus ready to help. Lots to do on a growing campus – clubs, athletics, adventure. Evergreen mountains, vast blue skies … room to grow, space to think.

Governor to sign Adams State University bill May 19

All campus and community members are invited to celebrate the transformation of Adams State College to Adams State University, May 19. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper will sign the bill into law at a signing ceremony beginning at 2:30 p.m. on the south patio of McDaniel Hall. A reception will follow.

Adams State awards 485 degrees

Welcoming the audience, Adams State President David Svaldi noted it was the last commencement ceremony for Adams State College. Adams State will become a university, effective August 7. Read More

Adams State partners with Denver Scholarship Fund

Adams State became the first college beyond the Front Range to partner with the Denver Scholarship Foundation (DSF), May 8. Read More

Open House is May 18

Participants will receive a complimentary Adams State University t-shirt commemorating the event. Read More

Adams State students celebrate change to university

“I love the change,” she said. “Our academic programs, especially graduate programs, are of university quality, and Adams State’s name should match that quality.” Read More

Adams State hosted Pan American Days

"I believe the 2012Pan American celebration was an extraordinary successful event that took place on our renovated campus," Rayas Solís said. Read More

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