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Franzen named vice president of administrative services at CC
Casper College appoints Rhonda Franzen as vice president of administrative services. With 30 years of experience, Franzen focuses on infrastructure and financial stewardship.
Seven nonprofits to pitch for a share of $40,000 in SparkTank funds April 22
Join Casper College on April 22 for SparkTank! Seven local nonprofits pitch for a share of $40,000 in student-awarded grants. Free and open to the community.
Final sessions for free High School Equivalency Certificate April 28 and 30
Earn your High School Equivalency Certificate. Attend one of five free info sessions on April 28 or 30, 2026, at the Castellow Adult Learning Center.
Data centers examined in the next Community Learning Series April 2
Data centers are the topic of the next Casper College Community Learning Series Monday, April 23 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center.
Casper College partners with Natrona County Library in Big Read
Join Casper College and Natrona County Library for the NEA Big Read of “Lab Girl.” Enjoy a plant biology open house, botanical talks, and climate discussions this April.
Casper College’s famous high-energy Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo returns
The 70th annual Casper College Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo returns to The Arena April 17-19, 2026. Featuring top regional college teams and livestream options.
Essential Reads
Win scholarships, gain free help at Casper College FAFSA Event, Feb. 17
Join the Casper College Financial Aid Office on Tuesday, Feb. 17, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. for a FAFSA completion event. Get expert help with your 2025–26 or 2026–27 forms and enter to win scholarships for the spring 2026 semester.
Current and future CC students urged to fill out FAFSA form FAFSA completion event set for Oct. 23
Now is the time for all current Casper College students and those planning to start next year to fill out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA.
Casper College offers walk-in advising, registration, and resource fair June 18
Casper College will host a free walk-in advising and registration event along with a resource fair for all current and prospective students Wednesday, June 18, beginning at 9 a.m. in the Chapman Lobby.
New scholarship offered to first-gen and nontrads for 2025-2026 school year
A new limited-time scholarship is being offered to first-generation and nontraditional students who register for fall 2025 semester classes by Tuesday, July 1.
Campus & Community
Seven nonprofits to pitch for a share of $40,000 in SparkTank funds April 22
Join Casper College on April 22 for SparkTank! Seven local nonprofits pitch for a share of $40,000 in student-awarded grants. Free and open to the community.
Data centers examined in the next Community Learning Series April 2
Data centers are the topic of the next Casper College Community Learning Series Monday, April 23 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center.
Casper College partners with Natrona County Library in Big Read
Join Casper College and Natrona County Library for the NEA Big Read of “Lab Girl.” Enjoy a plant biology open house, botanical talks, and climate discussions this April.
Casper College’s famous high-energy Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo returns
The 70th annual Casper College Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo returns to The Arena April 17-19, 2026. Featuring top regional college teams and livestream options.
Events & Performances
Seven nonprofits to pitch for a share of $40,000 in SparkTank funds April 22
Join Casper College on April 22 for SparkTank! Seven local nonprofits pitch for a share of $40,000 in student-awarded grants. Free and open to the community.
Data centers examined in the next Community Learning Series April 2
Data centers are the topic of the next Casper College Community Learning Series Monday, April 23 beginning at 6 p.m. in the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center.
Next CC ‘Learning Series’ March 23 to discuss topic of property taxes
The next Casper College Community Learning Series event, scheduled for Monday, March 23, will focus on property taxes. The free session will start at 6 p.m. in the Robert and Ruth Dove Conference Center, Room 225, located in the Walter H. Nolte Gateway Center on the...
The Tate Geological Museum celebrates ‘Mammoth Day’ March 14
Join Casper College for Mammoth Day on March 14! Celebrate the 20th anniversary of Dee, the world’s largest mounted Columbian mammoth, with free activities and treats.
Arts & Culture
Don’t miss ‘The Old Man and The Old Moon’ standing ovations, final days
"The Old Man and The Old Moon," a whimsical musical quest, enters its final days at the Casper College Gertrude Krampert Center for Theatre and Dance. (Casper College image)Don’t miss “The Old Man and The Old Moon” as it enters its final performances. The musical...
Melodious Grammy Award-winning quartet säje at Casper College’s 59th Jazz Festival
Experience Grammy-winning quartet säje at the 59th Annual Kinser Jazz Festival on Feb 10 in Casper, Wyoming. Get tickets for this premier live jazz event now!
Don’t miss Grammy Award-winning quartet säje at 59th Annual Jazz Festival
Grammy Award-winning vocal quartet säje will headline the 59th Annual Kinser Jazz Festival on Tuesday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m.
Casper College Bands welcomes Dean Morgan Advanced Band for special recital
The Casper College Band welcomes special guest, the Dean Morgan Advanced Band, in concert on Friday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. in the Wheeler Concert Hall.
Thunderbirds Athletics
Casper College’s famous high-energy Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo returns
The 70th annual Casper College Ropin’ and Riggin’ Days Rodeo returns to The Arena April 17-19, 2026. Featuring top regional college teams and livestream options.
Casper College has found a new leader for the Thunderbirds
Casper College names Douglas native Ty Larson as the new Men’s Basketball Head Coach. Larson joins the Thunderbirds from Arizona State and the Big 12.
2026 Casper College Homecoming celebration, Feb. 21, at the “Swede”
Celebrate the 2026 Casper College Homecoming on Saturday, Feb. 21, as the Thunderbirds take on the Northwest College Trappers. Enjoy free chili from the CC Alumni Association and snacks from the CC Student Senate at the “Swede” Erickson Thunderbird Gymnasium. Women’s tip-off is at 2 p.m., followed by the men’s game at 4 p.m.
Casper College Volleyball team to raise Region IX banner Saturday, Jan. 31
Celebrate the Casper College Lady Thunderbird Volleyball team’s historic 2025 season at a special banner-raising ceremony on Saturday, Jan. 31. The event honors their Region IX Northwest Plains District B Championship and 11th-place national finish. Join us during halftime of the T-Bird men’s basketball game at the “Swede” Erickson Thunderbird Gymnasium.