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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. 

This page features curated news stories, articles, podcasts, and other media coverage highlighting the incredible work happening at Aims.  Check back often as we update this page with the latest coverage.

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Greeley 3D Printing Upstart Snags Walmart Building Spree

Aims Community College has announced that Alquist will serve as the inaugural industry tenant at its Workforce Innovation Center, and the firm has donated $25,000 for student scholarships. 

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Greeley-Based Alquist Emerges as Leading 3D Construction Printing Company

Alquist had partnered with Aims in 2023 and helped the college integrate 3D-printing equipment and operations into the school’s construction management program. Alquist and Aims collaborated to offer an online 3D-printing course in 2024 and began launching hands-on physical in-person courses in 2025.

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Cory Kahaney Brings Stand-up Comedy to Aims Community College

Acclaimed stand-up comedian Cory Kahaney will bring her sharp wit and high-energy comedy to Aims Community College on Friday, April 18. The performance will light up the Welcome Center’s Miller Auditorium. 

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Aims Community College Receives FAA Enhanced AT-CTI Designation

Colorado’s Aims Community College announced Tuesday that it has been designated an Enhanced Air Traffic Collegiate Training Initiative institution by the Federal Aviation Administration following an on-site evaluation in January. 

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Aims Students Showcase Collision Repair Skills at Regional Competition

Aims Community College announced its students earned top placements in automotive collision repair and refinishing at a SkillsUSA regional competition. The competition brought together 30 total student competitors, including 20 from Aims and 10 from Morgan Community College. 

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Approps Package Includes $170M in Earmarks for Community Colleges

More than 110 community colleges across the country would receive thousands of dollars for special projects through the fiscal year 2026 appropriations package passed by the House. An Aims Community College project includes $1.2 million for an oil and gas demonstration wellhead project

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Aims Community College to Offer Free Tax Assistance, E-filing Help

Aims Community College will offer free tax preparation and e-filing assistance beginning next month. Individuals and households that made less than $70,000 in 2025 can receive assistance from IRS-certified Aims students and community volunteers.

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Free Tax Assistance and E-filing at Aims Community College Begins in February

Aims offers free tax preparation and e-filing assistance through the Tax Help Colorado program. Individuals and households with annual incomes of less than $70,000 in 2025 can participate at no cost and receive assistance. 

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Aims Announces First Tenant of Workforce Innovation Center

Aims Community College has secured a five-year partnership with Alquist 3D, establishing the concrete printing company as the first industry tenant at the Aims Workforce Innovation Center. (AWIC).

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Aims Community College Again Offering Tax Help for Free

Aims Community College is offering free tax assistance through the Tax Help Colorado program, with e-filing beginning in February. Tax preparation will be available at three sites, in Greeley, Loveland and Fort Lupton.

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Aims Claims Marketing Awards for Affordability Campaign

Some creative video and digital marketing campaigns earned the  Aims Community College Marketing Communications team several national awards last year. The campaigns showcase Aims as an affordable option for many educational programs, according to the school.

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Aims Community College to Show Short Films Created by Veterans

Aims hosted a workshop last year featuring short films created by female veterans. The Patton Veterans Project uses collaborative filmmaking as a therapeutic filmmaking tool for veterans.