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Adams State selected the Hartley Owsley Family as the 2026 Family Tree Award recipients

“Adams State means a lot to my family. It has helped us all pursue our career goals.”

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August 2026 Employee Accomplishments

This fellowship (in cooperation with LLMC and the Nielson Library) has also provided funding for the university to acquire a number of rare texts for Adams State’s special collections library.

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Creede Repertory Theatre returns with acclaimed one-person comedy

“Graham’s performance is a masterclass in storytelling—virtuosic, hilarious, and deeply human,” says Artistic Director Emily Van Fleet.

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Kole Kelley ’16, a leader in agriculture, named Exceptional New Alumnus

“Dr. Buser really pushed me while I was at Adams.”

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