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Aims Community College is making headlines. From student achievements and faculty innovations to groundbreaking programs and community impact, Aims is a driving force for education and opportunity in Northern Colorado. 

This page features curated news stories, articles, podcasts, and other media coverage highlighting the incredible work happening at Aims.  Check back often as we update this page with the latest coverage.

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Proposed Interior of the SHWC

Aims Community College Builds for Wellness, Equity and the Future

Aims is taking a bold step toward holistic student support by developing its new Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC). More than just a building, the SHWC symbolizes the college’s commitment to accessible, stigma-free health care and a thriving campus community.

April McClure

April McClure ’90 named Outstanding Alumna

Adams State University’s Outstanding Alumna for 2025 is April McClure, Class of 1990 is now head of the Speech Communication Department and a tenured professor at Aims Community College in Greeley.

Neil Wicke readies his plane before a seed spraying mission

Could Drones Someday Replace Colorado’s ‘Cowboys’ of the Sky? One Crop Duster Doesn’t Think So

Aims aviation alumnus, Neil Wicke, discusses his career as a crop duster and how drones are now being added as a tool in the ag industry. 

Aims monument sign

Aims Offers New Cloud Systems Administration Certificate

Aims Community College is offering a new cloud systems administration certificate program. The program is meant to prepare graduates for roles such as cloud engineer, administrator, IT analyst and systems support specialist.

Aims AMTC Ribbon Cutting officials

Aims Celebrates New Aircraft Maintenance Training Center

Aims Community College in Colorado celebrated National Aviation Day, August 19, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new, state-of-the-art Aircraft Maintenance Training Center (AMTC).

Man working on an aircraft

Aims Students Can Apply for Aircraft Maintenance Training Program

Aims Community College students can now apply for a new aircraft maintenance training center program, which will begin in January next to the Northern Colorado Regional Airport.

Motor on Display at Aims AMTC tour

Aims Celebrates New Aircraft Maintenance Technician Training Center

The new AMT program offers a hands-on pathway for students to specialize in every critical facet of the industry. Aims Community College celebrated National Aviation Day, August 19, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new Aircraft Maintenance Training Center. 

Aims AMTC building and airplane

Aims Announces Aircraft Maintenance Training Center Program

With an eye towards filling new aviation industry jobs, Aims Community College launched its new, state-of-the-art Aircraft Maintenance Training Center Aug. 19.

Computers in a computer lab

Gen Z Goes to College

The Higher Education Technology Managers Alliance keeps pace with the tech expectations of 'digital natives.' “HETMA is one of the big reasons I am still in the higher education vertical,” said Brittney Grant, HETMA member and audiovisual specialist at Colorado's Aims Community College. 

Aims Auto Shop

2025 CREF Scholarship Recipients Show Change in Demographics, Diversity

The Collision Repair Education Foundation has awarded over $275,000 through its annual Student Scholarship program. Aims students who received scholarships: Tristen Jeffrey, Mason Hershman, Michael Salvatore, Jesse Biederman and Cloud Kline. 

Aardvark Embark Hot Air Balloon Launch

Inside Greeley: Your Guide to Greeley's Can't-Miss September Events

Get ready for one of the biggest weekends of the year in Greeley! From September 24–28, the city is buzzing with exciting events for everyone. Here are a few of the big ones, including the Spotlight Speaker Series and Aardvark Embark at Aims Community College.
Keith Sonderling on CDL Simulator

Northern Colorado Community College Applauded by Department of Labor for AI Implementation

Aims Community College in Northern Colorado is being recognized as a leader when it comes to incorporating artificial intelligence into its workforce studies programs. Aims, which predominantly serves students in and around Weld County, hosted Congressman Gabe Evans and Department of Labor Deputy Secretary Keith Sonderling for a tour.