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Recent Casper College graduate earns national distinctions
CASPER, Wyo. — A 2026 Casper College graduate recently received two prestigious national honors recognizing her academic performance and leadership. Ahnya Ivie-Moody was named a 2026 New Century Transfer Scholar and a member of the All-USA Academic Team, earning a total of $5,750 in scholarships. As the New Century...
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CC Welcomes Alicia Roberts as Its New Human Resources Director
Casper College is pleased to welcome Casperite Alicia Roberts as the school’s new human resources director. Currently, the director of human resources at DISA Technologies LLC, Roberts noted that she will bring a strong foundation in employee relations, talent development, and organizational support. “I have a deep commitment to serving our community and passion for contributing to an environment where students, educators, and staff can thrive,” she said.
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New Dean Appointments for Seven Women Leaders in Higher Education
Has been named dean of the University of Wyoming’s branch campus in Casper. Dr. Pool-Funai most recently served as assistant provost for academics and dean of the Graduate School and Office of Research at Fort Hays State University in Kansas. Before joining the Fort Hays State faculty in 2021, she was director of the master of public administration program and interim associate dean of the College of Humanities and Social Sciences at Southern Utah University.
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Casper College Students Win Big in Skilled Trades and Leadership Competition
Casper College students Fionna Kerkes, Kimberly Bjornstad, and Katelyn Moeller won big in the skilled trades and leadership competitions at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in June. Fine arts major Fionna Kerkes won the gold medal in pin design. Kerkes’ design of an antelope, an...
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Casper College students win big in skilled trades and leadership competition
Casper College students Fionna Kerkes, Kimberly Bjornstad, and Katelyn Moeller won big in the skilled trades and leadership competitions at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta, Georgia, in June. Fine arts major Fionna Kerkes won the gold medal in pin design. Kerkes’ design of an antelope, an...
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Experienced educator joins CC student services as new dean of students
Larissa Bonnet, an experienced educator from Sheridan, is joining Casper College’s student services as the school’s new dean of students. She will begin her new role on July 14. According to Corey Peacock, Ph.D., vice president of student services, Bonnet was selected following a national search that produced...
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Casper College named one of the county's most Military Friendly
Casper, Wyo. - Casper College has been named a 2026-27 Military Friendly® Gold Award and Spouse Friendly recipient. The lists, compiled by Viqtory Media Inc., honor those colleges, universities, and trade schools that are doing the most to embrace America’s military service members, veterans, and spouses as students and ensure their success on campus.
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KWHS earns title from Tri-M Music Honor Society
CASPER, Wyo. –– Kelly Walsh High School has been named the state chapter winner of the Tri-M National Music Honor Society through the National Association for Music Education. According to a release, KW is the one of three state chapter winners in the Northwest Division. “The National Chapter...
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Rebels thrive at State Track in Casper
The Riverside High School track team wrapped up an outstanding season at the state meet in Casper, with several Rebels finishing among the top eight in the Wyoming 1A class. The senior athletes especially delivered impressive final performances representing Riverside. Senior Varissa Olsen saved her best throws for the biggest...
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Casper College Earns Five Gold Medals at SkillsUSA Competition, Advance to Nationals
CASPER, Wyo. - Casper College students earned top honors at the 2026 SkillsUSA Wyoming State Competition and now look ahead to the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference, June 1-5, in Atlanta, Geogia. "We are absolutely thrilled that our talented students have qualified for the SkillsUSA national competition in Atlanta,"...
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KWHS wrestlers Alt, Hague sign to Western Wyoming
CASPER, Wyo. –– Two Kelly Walsh High School wrestlers are heading to Rock Springs this fall. KWHS wrestlers Will Alt and Ethan Hague have signed to wrestle at Western Wyoming Community College. The teammates participated in a signing ceremony at KWHS last week, two days before graduating. “I...
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Kelly Walsh Lifelong Friends Chase College Dreams at Different Schools
CASPER, Wyo - Kelly Walsh High School's Parker Giese and Jaidyn Jones have been best friends for as long as they can remember. "I think we met probably just like on the playground," Giese explained while in deep thought. "We had the same kindergarten class, and we had one of our friends we've been friends with for a long time and she kind of connected the two of us together."
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Kelly Walsh Boys Soccer Reflects on Championship, Unveils State Title Banner
CASPER, Wyo - Kelly Walsh High School boys' soccer has unveiled their state championship banner just days after beating Jackson Hole in the final, 4-1. "We have a good rivalry with Jackson," head coach Bryan Chadderdon said. "Every time we play them, it's an exciting match. We tied them earlier in the year. Lost to them another time in the regular season and then lost to them at the regional final. We felt like we were the two best teams in the state."