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Explore engaging experiences and discover something new in June at CC
Explore Casper College’s exciting lineup of June community education classes, including quilting, cooking, bike maintenance, trail tours, and more.
Casper College employees receive awards and recognition for the 2025-2026 year
Ten Casper College employees received prestigious awards for academic excellence, service, and innovative teaching at the 2025-2026 annual reception.
Casper College joins the Achieving the Dream Network to strengthen student success
Casper College joins the 2026 Achieving the Dream cohort, launching a three-year initiative to enhance student success and community economic mobility.
PBS, NOVA documentary host, author, and Smithsonian director to speak at Tate
Smithsonian director and PBS host Kirk Johnson, Ph.D., to deliver the keynote address at Casper College’s 30th Annual Tate Field Conference on May 30.
New era set as Casper College hires Nick Mirich to help lead Thunderbirds
Casper College hires Wyoming native Nick Mirich as assistant men’s basketball coach for the 2026-2027 season, bringing NCAA coaching experience.
Casper College GEAR UP helps open doors to college admission
Discover how Casper College GEAR UP helps open doors to college admission with free mentoring, academic prep, and hands-on exploration for 7th-12th graders.
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
Explore engaging experiences and discover something new in June at CC
Explore Casper College’s exciting lineup of June community education classes, including quilting, cooking, bike maintenance, trail tours, and more.
Casper College GEAR UP helps open doors to college admission
Discover how Casper College GEAR UP helps open doors to college admission with free mentoring, academic prep, and hands-on exploration for 7th-12th graders.
Casper College Boys’ Basketball Camps with Ty Larson leading June 22-25
Join Head Coach Ty Larson for Casper College’s boys’ basketball camps June 22-25. Skill sessions for grades 3-12 at the Swede Erickson Gymnasium.
Special Tate Talk May 12 looks at ‘Utilizing Geology to Mitigate Climate Change’
Kirsten Nicolaysen, Ph.D., will be at the Tate Geological Museum on May 12 to explore using olivine and geology to sequester CO2 and mitigate climate change.
Events & Performances
Casper College employees receive awards and recognition for the 2025-2026 year
Ten Casper College employees received prestigious awards for academic excellence, service, and innovative teaching at the 2025-2026 annual reception.
PBS, NOVA documentary host, author, and Smithsonian director to speak at Tate
Smithsonian director and PBS host Kirk Johnson, Ph.D., to deliver the keynote address at Casper College’s 30th Annual Tate Field Conference on May 30.
Casper College Boys’ Basketball Camps with Ty Larson leading June 22-25
Join Head Coach Ty Larson for Casper College’s boys’ basketball camps June 22-25. Skill sessions for grades 3-12 at the Swede Erickson Gymnasium.
Special Tate Talk May 12 looks at ‘Utilizing Geology to Mitigate Climate Change’
Kirsten Nicolaysen, Ph.D., will be at the Tate Geological Museum on May 12 to explore using olivine and geology to sequester CO2 and mitigate climate change.
Arts & Culture
Talented musicians close out 2026 school year at Casper College
High-angle shot of musical instruments, including a violin, clarinet, and piano keyboard, accented with pink floral branches to promote the spring 2026 student music recital.Talented musicians will close out the 2026 school year at Casper College with a student...
Music of the Masters celebrates America’s 250th with patriotic concert May
Celebrate America’s 250th birthday at Casper College’s free Music of the Masters concert May 3 at 3 p.m. featuring “The Testament of Freedom.”
Spring Jazz Night features famous songs from past greats April 22
Casper College presents its Spring Jazz Night on April 22, 2026, at 7 p.m. The program, held at Wheeler Concert Hall, features the Casper College Contemporary Singers directed by Zachary Vreeman, DMA, and the Casper College Jazz Ensemble directed by Joshua R. Mietz, DMA. The repertoire includes works by George Gershwin, John Coltrane, and Louis Prima. This event is free to the community.
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...
Thunderbirds Athletics
New era set as Casper College hires Nick Mirich to help lead Thunderbirds
Casper College hires Wyoming native Nick Mirich as assistant men’s basketball coach for the 2026-2027 season, bringing NCAA coaching experience.
Casper College Boys’ Basketball Camps with Ty Larson leading June 22-25
Join Head Coach Ty Larson for Casper College’s boys’ basketball camps June 22-25. Skill sessions for grades 3-12 at the Swede Erickson Gymnasium.
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.