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The Adams Experience

Engaging students to apply and connect their learning across classroom, campus, and community experiences.

Impact on a Large Scale

$107m

Economic impact of Adams State University on the San Luis Valley

16:1

Student to Faculty Ratio

$1.1m

Adams State University Foundation scholarships awarded annually

1st

Most Affordable Online Program for Master’s in Sports Psychology

73%

Teachers and Administrators in the SLV graduated from Adams State University

Educator Highlight Award for November 2025:

What I teach is different. How I teach is different. But I think from Day 1 till now, I’ve always taught from my heart.”

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Fall Commencement Speaker is Mayor Coleman

The title of his address, “The Road Ahead: Embracing Your Journey with Caution, Curiosity, and Courage,” will encourage and inspire the graduates to realize personal and professional goals after college.

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November 2025 Employee Accomplishments

Over the last 5 years, Drs. Garcia and Mann have secured nearly $400,000 in state grants to sustain the program and provide scholarships and stipends to over 50 participating teachers in the SLV.

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Theatre holiday production tickets on sale

The show features seven actors playing dozens of roles in this hilariously fast-paced and imaginative retelling of the world’s most famous holiday story.

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