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Outstanding Graduates
Outstanding
Rockwall, Texas “Though I had some other promising opportunities in front of me, I continued to say there was something special about this small school in the mountains of Colorado.”
Nacogdoches, Texas “I wanted a doctoral experience which would include developing relationships and mentorships between faculty and students, as well as one that would appreciate my unique qualities. I found this experience at Adams and it set the foundation for my doctoral education.”
graduates
Alicia Guler M.A. Counseling - Clinical Mental Health
Fort Collins, Colorado “Because of the format of this program, I was better able to balance life and school.”
Juan Coyote B.A. Psychology
Lubbock, Texas Juan owned and operated Coyote's Barbershop in Alamosa, during his academic career.
Hadlie Rittgers B.A. Business Administration/ Business Education Summa Cum Laude
Eads, Colorado “Being at Adams State provided me with a lot of amazing opportunities. I was able to work closely with a lot of my professors in class and through being a teacher's assistant which gave me great experience for becoming a teacher.”
Abigail Tuggle B.F.A. Art Summa Cum Laude
Colorado Springs, Colorado “My professors gave me the tools to continue pursuing what I love. I have gained knowledge, experience, and confidence in my work and in myself.”
Gwen Garger B.A. Theatre
St. Louis, Missouri “My major professors were always aware and supportive of what I was doing and worked with me to receive practicum credit for my light designs, set design, stage management, dance classes, TA positions, etc. I am extremely grateful to my professors for teaching me and caring for me so much.”
Mary Benavidez B.A. Psychology Cum Laude
Jacksonville, Florida “The psychology faculty have been a source of inspiration since the beginning. I was encouraged to get out of my comfort zone and this led me to push myself above and beyond what I thought I was capable of.”
Marlene Garcia Araiza B.S. Biology - Cellular & Molecular Cum Laude
Manzanola, Colorado and Matehuala, San Luis Potosi, Mexico “As a first-generation student, I am honored to be the fruit of my parents’ hard-work and resiliency to give my siblings and me the chance to pursue opportunities that were not available to them during their youth.”
Gregory Carter B.A. Communication & Media Magna Cum Laude
Beverly Hills, California “Adams State gave me the support system to finish what I started and confidently reach for my dreams.” Daniel Gruszka B.S. Mathematics Magna Cum Laude
Silver City, New Mexico “I always felt my major professors had my best interest in mind. In my senior year...I was able to ask for advice on my future and get their expertise. This helped a lot when deciding to go to graduate school.”
Desiree C. Lewis B.A. Psychology
Denver, Colorado “This success story has been 15 years in the making, and without the love and support of my husband and five children as well as the educational and professional opportunities that Adams State has provided, I would not have been able to accomplish my goal to obtain my bachelor’s degree.”
Christian L. Legg B.S. Business Administration
Cheyenne Wells, Colorado “I am very happy that I chose Adams State. The small-town feel reminds me enough of home but is big enough to feel like I wasn’t just moving from one small town to another. It is close enough to the mountains that I can do all the outdoor things I love.”
Stormy Chambers B.A. Mathematics - Secondary Education
Manassa, Colorado “The community I built at Adams State pushed me to continue my work until I had mastered it, and then still find ways to grow.”
