Educator Highlight Award for May 2026:
It was during an art exhibition at the SLV Health ARTrium in 2022 that Riccatone noted the specialness in middle school art.
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All the world’s a stage – but someone has to build the sets
“They gave us autonomy to make decisions and run the department. I know how to manage my crew constructively, because I held these various positions in college.”
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Adams State launches Master of Science in Computer Science
Designed for working professionals, interdisciplinary learns, and those interested in exploring a new career, the program welcomes applicants from all academic backgrounds.
Adams State sets date for Celebration of Life honoring legendary Coach Joe I. Vigil
A native of Alamosa, Coach Vigil, Adams State class of ’53, ’59, held legendary status as the former head of cross-country and track and field at Adams State.
Adams State Athletics
Two Grizzlies Named to RMAC Academic Honor Roll
Alamosa, Colo. – Two Adams State men's lacrosse student-athletes were named to the RMAC Academic Honor Roll, the conference office announced Monday afternoon.
Four Grizzlies Earn RMAC All-Academic First Team Honors
Alamosa, Colo. – Adams State placed four student-athletes on the RMAC Outdoor Track & Field All-Academic First Team, while 16 Grizzlies earned Academic Honor Roll recognition.
Tauziede Named RMAC Freshman of the Year; Six Grizzlies Earn All-RMAC Honors
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Adams State track and field's Thibault Tauziede was named the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Freshman of the Year, while six Grizzlies earned All-RMAC honors based on their performances at the RMAC Outdoor Track and Field Championships in April.
Caetano Announces Departure After Historic Run at Adams State
Alamosa, Colo. – Mario Caetano, who has led the Adams State University women's basketball program for the past six years, including the last four as head coach, announced Friday that he has accepted a new position and will be departing the university.
Three Grizzly Golfers Honored as Academic Honor Roll Selections
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado — On Wednesday afternoon, the 2025–26 First Team All-Academic RMAC Women's Golf Team was announced, along with the student-athletes across the conference who earned selection to the RMAC Academic Honor Roll.
Adams State Earns Four All-America Honors on Final Day of NCAA Championships
Alamosa, Colo. – Adams State crowned three First Team All-Americans and one Second Team All-American on the final day of the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships.
Three Grizzlies Earn Podium Finishes in Steeplechase Finals
Emporia, Kan. – Three Adams State student-athletes found their way to the podium Friday evening during the finals of the 3,000-meter steeplechase at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track and Field Championships. The trio represented the Grizzlies' lone competitors on Day 2.
Campos Earns Podium Finish as Grizzlies Shine on Day 1
Emporia, Kan. — Adams State completed Day 1 with a strong showing, advancing three athletes to finals and securing a third-place finish in the men's 10,000 meters.
Adams State Sends 19 Athletes to NCAA Division II Outdoor Championships
Emporia, Kan. – Adams State Outdoor Track & Field is set to compete at the NCAA Division II Outdoor Track & Field Championships, scheduled to begin Thursday, May 21, and continue through Saturday, May 23, at Francis G. Welch Stadium in Emporia, Kansas. Adams State will send 10 men and nine women to compete, with the Grizzlies represented in four events on both the men's and women's sides.
Adams State Baseball Places Eight on RMAC Academic Honor Roll
Colorado Springs, Colo. – Adams State Baseball had eight student-athletes named to the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference Academic Honor Roll, the conference office announced Wednesday.
General News
Educator Highlight Award for May 2026:
It was during an art exhibition at the SLV Health ARTrium in 2022 that Riccatone noted the specialness in middle school art.
May 2026 Employee Accomplishments
The Department of Nursing Director and School of Health Sciences Director Kim Chacon, D.N.P., earned her Doctorate of Nursing Practice from CSU-Pueblo, the title of her dissertation is “Suicide prevention though identification of at risk Youth.” Associate Professor of Nursing Oluwatoyin Akinlade, D.N.P., finished a Doctorate of Nursing Practice from CSU-Pueblo, her dissertation is titled […]
Adams State launches Master of Science in Computer Science
Designed for working professionals, interdisciplinary learns, and those interested in exploring a new career, the program welcomes applicants from all academic backgrounds.
All the world’s a stage – but someone has to build the sets
“They gave us autonomy to make decisions and run the department. I know how to manage my crew constructively, because I held these various positions in college.”
Spring 2026 Outstanding Graduates
“Over time, I found what I was passionate about and surrounded myself with people who believed in me, and slowly, I started to believe in myself too.”
Three’s a charm: family celebrates youngest’s graduation
“Education has always been important in our family,” said Brown, who teaches in a remote Alaskan village while pursuing her doctorate in educational leadership.
