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Deadline for nominations for 2027 alumni association awards
Nominate outstanding individuals for Casper College’s 2027 Distinguished Alumni and Commitment to Excellence awards. Deadline to submit is April 17, 2026.

Seeking young people who are intellectually curious and excited to learn
This Friday is the deadline for 6th-8th graders to apply for KEY Camp 2026. Join us at the Casper College Health Sciences Simulation Center this June!

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.

Casper College pleased to announce Kevin Hartshorn as new VPAA to begin July 1
Casper College appoints Kevin Hartshorn, Ph.D., as the new vice president for academic affairs. With over 20 years of experience, Hartshorn joins the leadership team on July 1.

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.
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New ranch and agrotourism management certificate offered for fall 2021 semester
A new certificate designed to develop the next generation of ranch and agrotourism managers will be offered at Casper College beginning in the fall 2021 semester.

CARES money available to summer semester students
Students attending summer semester classes at Casper College may be eligible for emergency help aid from a Casper College Emergency CARES Grant fund.

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Campus & Community

‘Late Cretaceous Dinosaurs and Their World’ next Tate Talk at Casper College
Join Russell Hawley for a free talk on Late Cretaceous dinosaurs. Attend at the Tate Museum or watch on Facebook. March 4 at 6 p.m

KEY Camp applications now open for sixth through eighth graders
Casper College KEY Camp applications are now open for 6th-8th graders. Immersive hands-on learning and college experience. Apply by March 27!

New March classes feature Easter eggs, beads, self-defense, tree care, and guitar
Discover new skills this March at Casper College. Classes include Ukrainian Easter eggs, paper bead making, self-defense, tree care, and guitar basics.

Casper College High School Equivalency info sessions in March
“Casper College offers free High School Equivalency (HSE) info sessions March 3 & 5. Learn how an HSE certificate can increase your annual earnings by over $11,000. RSVP by March 2 or 4.”
Events & Performances

Exciting ‘Rock the Tate’ gem show and seminars set for Saturday, Feb. 7
Join us for the exciting ‘Rock the Tate’ gem show and seminars on Saturday, Feb. 7, at Casper College. Don’t miss this gem-filled event!

Two important talks on bats highlight February Wildlife Study Series
Explore the world of bats at the Werner Wildlife Museum on Tuesday, Feb. 17, 2026. University of Wyoming researchers Renee Lile and Julia Yearout will present free talks on bat parasites and the ethics of cave gating.

Examine Fossil Birds of Wyoming during the first lively ‘Tate Talk’ at Casper College
Join the Tate Geological Museum at Casper College for “Fossil Birds of Wyoming” on Feb. 4 at 6 p.m. Paleontologist JP Cavigelli explores Wyoming’s world-class avian fossils in this free public presentation.

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.
Arts & Culture

Former Casper College instructor Richard Jacobi’s works on display
Former Casper College art instructor Richard Jacobi will have his show “Mythologies” on display in the Mildred Zahradnicek Gallery Nov. 3 through Dec. 3. He will present an artist’s talk at noon on Monday, Nov. 3.

Tickets now on sale for Casper College’s Annual Christmas Tapestry
Tickets are now on sale for this year’s Annual Casper College Christmas Tapestry concert, titled “Stage and Screen.”

Casper College’s Joshua R. Mietz featured in a special recital Oct. 29
Joshua R. Mietz is the featured artist in a special recital on Wednesday, Oct. 29, at 7 p.m.

Fun and delightful musical featuring Elephant and Piggie begins new theater season
“Elephant and Piggie’s ‘We are in a Play!’” is the first offering for the 2025-2026 theater season at Casper College.
Thunderbirds Athletics

Faith Anders announced as new head coach of Casper College Rodeo team Kris Newman added as additional assistant
Faith Anders is the new head coach for the Casper College Rodeo team.

RayQuan Evans new assistant men’s basketball coach at Casper College
RayQuan Evans is the new assistant basketball coach at Casper College.

Camron ‘Cam’ Olson new athletic director at Casper College
Camron “Cam” Olson is the new athletic director for Casper College athletics.

Casper College Volleyball team recognized for academic excellence
The 2024-2025 Casper College Lady Thunderbirds Volleyball team was honored by the American Volleyball Coaches Association recently.