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Western’s new Vice President for Inclusivity Steven D Parker on historical exclusion in education, the transformative power of listening, and finding a shared path forward 

Western’s new Vice President for Inclusivity Steven D Parker on historical exclusion in education, the transformative power of listening, and finding a shared path forward 

by Top o the World Staff | Aug 20, 2023 | Features

By Andrew Wayrynen Dr. Steven D Parker, Western’s new VP of inclusivity. To boil water, you need a heat source, water, and a pot capable of handling the heat. To shift the culture of a university to become more diverse, equitable, and inclusive, you need a...
With new student orientation underway, Western’s incoming freshmen discuss why they chose to become Mountaineers

With new student orientation underway, Western’s incoming freshmen discuss why they chose to become Mountaineers

by Top o the World Staff | Aug 18, 2023 | Features

By Lindsey Zamboni-Cutter W’s up! With new student orientation kicking off this week, Western welcomes the newest batch of Mountaineers, including the university’s freshman class, slated to graduate in 2027.  These newly minted Mountaineer students come to...
Western students and alumni flex their scientific muscles, forge lifelong connections up at Gothic’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

Western students and alumni flex their scientific muscles, forge lifelong connections up at Gothic’s Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory

by Top o the World Staff | Aug 10, 2023 | Features

By Kira Cordova The Rocky Mountain Biological Laboratory (RMBL) in Gothic, CO sustains long-term data collection and scientific study with the help of student researchers, providing critical insight into the effects of climate change on the Gunnison Valley — and...
Six decades in, High Country Conservation Advocates continues advocating for the Red Lady, Gunnison’s public lands, and a more sustainable model for mountain communities

Six decades in, High Country Conservation Advocates continues advocating for the Red Lady, Gunnison’s public lands, and a more sustainable model for mountain communities

by Top o the World Staff | Jul 17, 2023 | Features

By Courtney King After decades of protesting against potential mining operations on Mount Emmons, commonly referred to as Red Lady, recent protection of the area served as a long-awaited sigh-of-relief for many in the Gunnison Basin.  Recently, I spoke with Julie...
The Western Water Report: Heavy snowpack and big spring runoff provides much-needed relief for Gunnison River, Blue Mesa Reservoir

The Western Water Report: Heavy snowpack and big spring runoff provides much-needed relief for Gunnison River, Blue Mesa Reservoir

by Top o the World Staff | Jul 7, 2023 | Features

By Rebecca Briesmoore  Rebecca Briesmoore is a Water Resources Engineer and Project Manager for the Colorado River District, a local government agency that represents water users in 15 counties on the Western Slope of Colorado, including Gunnison County. She...
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