Adams State earns Military Friendly® Designation for second year
“Adams State is proud to have achieved our Military Friendly and Military Family Friendly designation.”
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Educator Highlight Award for March 2026:
“Just knowing that they’re going to go off and be wonderful people and be successful in the world, that just makes me feel good.”
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Performances, Lectures
Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium to be held on March 28
“For many river restoration practitioners, beavers are the missing link in improving riparian systems,” said Director of the Adams State Salazar Center Paul Formisano, Ph.D.
Adams State Student Art at New Heights
“This is Adams State showing up for the Valley we call home, and our Valley home showing up for Adams State.”
Adams State Athletics
Grizzlies Look to Rebound After Doubleheader Sweep
Alamosa, Colo. — A fast start in Game 1 gave Adams State early momentum, but Colorado Mesa responded in a big way and carried that surge through both games to sweep Friday's doubleheader, 11-3 and 20-1.
Grizzlies Drop Final Two, Fall 4-0 in Series to UCCS
Alamosa, Colo. – Adams State showed early fight in Game 1 but couldn't sustain the momentum across the doubleheader, falling 13-6 and 17-3 to UCCS on Friday in Alamosa.
Grizzlies Fall 10-8 in Tough Battle with Colorado Mesa
ALAMOSA, Colorado — On Thursday afternoon, the Grizzlies fell just short against Colorado Mesa in game one of their four-game series. The final score of game one was 10-8 for Colorado Mesa. With the loss, the Grizzlies are now 10-25 (5-12 RMAC) as they gear up for their doubleheader against Colorado Mesa tomorrow afternoon.
Grizzlies Fall in Doubleheader to UCCS
Alamosa, Colo. – Adams State battled throughout Thursday's doubleheader but came up short in both contests, falling 16-8 in Game 1 and 8-4 in Game 2 against UCCS.
Adams State Lands Four on RMAC Academic Honor Roll, Van Valkenburg Named First Team
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference office announced the Women's Wrestling All-Academic teams, with Adams State's Angella Van Valkenburg earning First Team honors. The Grizzlies also placed four student-athletes on the Academic Honor Roll.
Walters Earns First Team as Grizzlies Land Five on Academic All-RMAC Teams
Colorado Springs, Colo. – The Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference announced its Men's and Women's Swimming Academic All-RMAC teams, with Adams State earning one First Team selection and four Honor Roll honorees. The recognition caps an impressive season for the Grizzlies, highlighted by multiple school records.
Tonnessen Named First Team Academic All-RMAC
Colorado Springs, Colo. – The RMAC announced its Men's Wrestling All-Academic teams Wednesday afternoon, with Adams State's Benjamin Tonnessen earning First Team All-Academic honors. He was joined by seven additional Grizzlies who were named to the Honor Roll.
Adams State Baseball Falls in Series Finale Against MSU Denver 15-3
DENVER, Colorado — In the final game of the series against MSU Denver the Grizzlies fall by a final score of 15-3. The loss drops Adams State to a record of 10-24(5-11 RMAC) going into their next series against Colorado Mesa University.
Grizzlies Drop Series to Fort Lewis
Durango, Colo. — Adams State showed flashes on both sides of Sunday's RMAC doubleheader but ultimately came up short, falling 3-2 in Game 1 and 12-4 in Game 2 to Fort Lewis at Aspen Field.
Grizzlies Fall to MSU Denver in Both Games of Saturday Doubleheader
DENVER, Colorado — In a doubleheader against MSU Denver, the Grizzlies drop both games to fall to 0-3 in the series. The Grizzlies lost game one by a final score of 6-5, and game two by a final score of 9-4. The two losses puts Adams State at a record of 10-23(5-10 RMAC).
General News
Adams State earns Military Friendly® Designation for second year
“Adams State is proud to have achieved our Military Friendly and Military Family Friendly designation.”
Educator Highlight Award for March 2026:
“Just knowing that they’re going to go off and be wonderful people and be successful in the world, that just makes me feel good.”
March 2026 Employee Accomplishments
The Title III STEM HSI grant team attended the 18th Annual Association of Hispanic Serving Institutions Educators (AHSIE) conference in Boston, MA, on March 8-11.
COSI ASAP grant will increase retention and graduation rates
“With the generous support of Arnold Ventures, through the CDHE, Adams State will have additional resources to support our students throughout their academic career and successfully complete their college degree.”
Adams State joins national effort to strengthen career-connected learning and work
“Participation in this national initiative will help us expand access to high-quality, career-connected learning and strengthen outcomes for our students.”
Rio Grande State of the Basin Symposium to be held on March 28
“For many river restoration practitioners, beavers are the missing link in improving riparian systems,” said Director of the Adams State Salazar Center Paul Formisano, Ph.D.
