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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. 

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Donated Jet Provides Hands-on Learning for Aims' Aviation Program

Aims Community College received a donated Maverick TwinJet 1500 for its Aircraft Maintenance Training program. Students will gain hands-on experience with modern aviation technology, including an upgraded avionics package. The donation is considered a significant boost to the college's new FAA-certified maintenance program.

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Rare Kitbuilt Jet Donated for A&P Training

Aircraft maintenance students at Aims Community College in Colorado will be learning and practicing their craft on a Maverick TwinJet 1500, thanks to a donation by a local pilot. The Maverick TwinJet 1500 is a kit aircraft and one of only four to ever fly.

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Aims Receives Maverick TwinJet For Maintenance Training

Aims Community College received a donated Maverick TwinJet 1500 for use in its aircraft maintenance training program. Longmont, Colorado, aircraft owner Mike Seavall donated the aircraft, which was flown to Northern Colorado Regional Airport before being taxied to the Aims Aircraft Maintenance Center in Loveland. 

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State Poll gives Aims Top Honors for its Workplace

Aims Community College not only offers great education but has also been named one of the Top Workplaces for 2026 by the Denver Post. The honor places the Community College among the top places to work nationally in the education category.

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Colorado Colleges Offer Guaranteed Admission to Some High School Graduates

A growing number of direct admissions programs allow some high school graduates to skip applying to college. Any Greeley-Evans School District 6 student can be automatically admitted to Aims Community College.

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Tim Tebow to Speak at Aims Community College in Greeley

Former professional football quarterback, New York Times best-selling author and philanthropist Tim Tebow will appear at Aims Community College next year as part of the Spotlight Speaker Series. Tickets go on sale August 1. 

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Marilyn Schock: Celebrating the Class of 2026 — The Power of Aims Students (Guest Opinion)

Each spring, graduation invites us to reflect on the meaning of education in our lives and communities. Over the last academic year, Aims Community College has continued to build on its momentum. We’ve advanced major campus projects, deepened industry partnerships and opened doors for students.

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Top Workplaces 2026: The Best Largest Companies to Work for in Colorado

Aims Community College has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2026 honor by The Denver Post, recognizing the college as a great place to work in Colorado.

Speaker series spakers: Cassandra Worthy, Susan Cain and Dan Heath

Aims Community College Brings Renowned National Speakers to Greeley for One-day Spotlight Event

Aims Community College will welcome three nationally recognized thought leaders to Greeley this fall for a dynamic, one-day event designed to spark ideas, inspire growth and strengthen leadership across the community.

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Short Wing Piper Club Heads to KGXY for 2026 Convention

The Short Wing Piper Club will hold its 2026 annual convention June 22-26 at Greeley-Weld County Airport in Colorado, featuring an expanded schedule of aviation activities, educational sessions, and social events. Attendees may also participate in Aims Community College Flight Training.

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Aims Film and Animation Showcase Returns to Greeley Campus

Aims Community College students will show off their artistic creations on the big screen at the Aims Film and Animation Showcase. The lineup spans genres from comedy and action to drama, suspense and imaginative animated storytelling. Many of the works shown in the showcase were developed in hands-on courses emphasizing both technical proficiency and creative storytelling.

Kyle Webber

Excellence Marks the Spot

2026 UNC graduate Kyle Webber seeks to uncover the stories hidden within the lines on a map. In 2022, he enrolled at Aims Community College and it was here that his childhood knack for map-making would take on a new, scientific form. After studying at Aims for around a year and a half, continuing to take a variety of courses in GIS, mapping and geography, he transferred to UNC through the Aims2UNC program to pursue a degree in what he loved.