Each Aims graduate has a unique journey shaped by passion, resilience, and the power of education. Explore a collection of grad stories and get inspired.
Fall 2024 Aims Grads Embrace the Future
December 03, 2024
Below are a few graduate stories reflecting on what they love about Aims and what they will accomplish next. Discover how the Fall 2024 class welcomes the future with pride and purpose.
The theme for the December Commencement is “Embracing the Future, Today.” Celebrate these awesome learners and other amazing Aims graduates at the ceremony on December 13 at 3 p.m.
"I love everything about Aims. Multiple things made Aims a great fit: the pressure-free environment, the affordability, the closeness to home and the great material.
I am transferring to CSU Global in order to get my bachelor's degree as quickly as possible so that I can be overseas in high-need areas as soon as possible."
Christian Bentley
Graduate, Organizational Leadership
"Aims is local, affordable and doable. They had the degree path I was looking for. My experience here has been amazing. I’ve definitely found a new family here.
I’m looking forward to finding a job in my new career."
Karissa Combs
Graduate, Nursing
"I loved the small class sizes. It made it so much easier to get to know my professors and classmates so I could build connections with them. In addition to this, I loved the affordability of tuition at Aims, and I am graduating with no college debt.
After graduation, I look forward to continuing my education by completing my degree in Animal Science at Colorado State University."
Erin Flores
Graduate, Animal Science
"There’s so much you can learn from Aims and opportunities to succeed.
I'm pursuing industrial technology because it is a field that has so many options."
Lucky Kakubu
Graduate, Industrial Technology
"The flexibility to live my life and continue to work while pursuing further education. Aims has provided me with an exceptional academic experience while being affordable.
I would love to be able to have a career where I can breed pigs and educate consumers about where their food comes from to bridge the gap between producers and consumers."
Cambryn Owen
Graduate, Animal Sciences
"Aims was an amazing fit for me because of the flexibility in class schedules, the support systems on campus, and the employees who work on campus. Every entity of Aims was a breath of life for me.
After graduation, I’m really looking forward to dedicating quality time to my beautiful children. After a year of rest, I plan to return to pursue my Bachelor’s degree."
Jessie Rizo
Graduate, Business and Marketing Management
"My time at Aims opened my eyes to the boundless career opportunities within agriculture, where I discovered a passion for veterinary medicine.
I plan to attend Colorado State University for my Bachelor’s in Animal Science. Ultimately, my goal is to stay in vet med, whatever that role may look like."
Maria Roman
Graduate, Animal Science
"Aims provided me with a safe space to explore my education. Aims helped me grow as a person. I’ve had many great experiences here and
made so many memories that will stick with me for a lifetime.
I plan on working in my field of study and to continue my educational journey at CSU for my Bachelor of Music in Music Therapy."
Jerika Rosales
Graduate, Liberal Arts, Psychology
