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THE COLORADO LIFESTYLE Experience Mesa County Mesa County education institutions spell student success. BY RUKSANA HUSSAIN This spread, Clockwise from top left: Associate Professor Gigi Richard; a CMU student listens during a mechanical engineering lecture; a student works with Assistant Technical Professor Bill McCracken in the WCCC manufacturing program; Palisade High School counselor Lisa Borgmann assists a student with her studies. 1100 North Ave. Grand Junction, CO 970.248.1020 coloradomesa.edu 96 JUNE 2014 Colorado Mesa University Since 1925, Colorado Mesa University (CMU) has provided innovative approaches to higher education. Today, it's one of the fastest growing public universities in the state. A CMU education is based on four core values: rigorous academic programs, expert faculty, affordability, and a modern learning environment. At the 86-acre main campus, nestled between mountains and high desert canyons in the heart of Grand Junction, more than 60 majors and 40 minors are offered at the undergraduate level, as well as three master's programs and one doctoral program. CMU's curriculum is developed such that hands-on learning is a critical component of nearly every major. Professors here are expert scholars passionate about teaching, and financial assistance is extended to support students in their quest for higher education. In fact, in 2013, more than $73 million in financial aid was awarded to approximately 75 percent of the student body. Plus, more than $320 million was invested in recent years to develop a state-of-the-art, technologically advanced campus. usairwaysmag.com A hallmark of a CMU degree is the emphasis on high-impact, real-world experience - through undergraduate research, field work, and internships -all of which complement rigorous classroom instruction. CMU and its two-year division, Western Colorado Community College (WCCC), partner with school districts across western Colorado - including Mesa County Valley School District 51 - to provide opportunities for high school students to earn college credits while still in high school. PHOTOS (CMU AND WCCC) COURTESY OF COLORADO MESA UNIVERSITY/KEN REDDING AND (BOTTOM RIGHT) COURTESY OF MESA COUNTY VALLEY SCHOOL DISTRICT 51 Learning for Life http://www.coloradomesa.edu http://www.coloradomesa.edu http://www.usairwaysmag.com

Table of Contents for the Digital Edition of US Airways - June 2014

US Airways - June 2014
Contents
Gear Up: Camping Tools
Connections: Everybody's Business
Getaway: Valencia Group Hotels
Travel Feature: Austin, Texas
US Airways Feature: New Service
Charlotte USA
Special Section: Mesa County, Colorado
To Your Health: Devereux
Special Section: Burbank, California
University Spotlight: Christopher Newport University
Industry Spotlight: Eastern North Carolina
Best of Health: Miami Foot & Ankle Surgery
Special Section: Philadelphia
Puzzles
Readers Resource Index
Your US Airways Guide
Audio Entertainment
Video Entertainment
U.S. and Caribbean Service Map
International Service Map
Airport Terminal Maps
oneworld alliance
Passenger Info/Contact US Airways
US Airways MarketPlace®
US Airways Fleet/Customs & Immigration
Giving: Miles for Good
Window or Aisle?

US Airways - June 2014