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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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UNC, Aims See Student Enrollment Increases for Fall Semester

Greeley’s institutions of higher education are teaching more students this year, with record retention rates at the University of Northern Colorado and continued growth at Aims Community College even after an unheard-of surge in enrollment the year prior.

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Aims’ Unique 3D Construction Program Returns in October

A popular Aims Community College course that teaches how to use concrete and computers to “print” three-dimensional buildings returns for the fall semester. Aims’ 3D Concrete Printing class provides hands-on experience with the future of construction tech.

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New Online Course Covers 3D Concrete Printing Technology

Aims will be offering classes in the form of an Introduction to 3D Concrete Printing course. This online course will be a non-credit course and will teach you the fundamentals of 3D printing technology with carbon-friendly materials and processes used in this line of work.

 

 

3D Concreate Printing Lab at Aims with Students

Greeley’s Aims to Offer 3D-Construction Course in October

Aims is set to offer a three-dimensional concrete-printing course. Students in the class will learn how to operate a robot that can be used to create 3D-printed homes, buildings and infrastructure

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Take a Look Inside Poudre School District's New Advanced Manufacturing Lab

Poudre School District just opened a new Advanced Manufacturing Lab. Students in the higher-level classes in various career pathways can also earn college credit through Aims.

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New Aircraft Mechanic Program Takes Flight in Colorado

Aims Community College has launched a new Aircraft Maintenance Technician program to meet the demand for aviation mechanics. Classes begin in January 2026 at the new Aircraft Maintenance Training Center at Northern Colorado Regional Airport in Loveland.

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3 Appointed to Aims Community College Board of Trustees

Three candidates were appointed to the Aims Community College Board of Trustees this week because no one else filed to run. 

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Aims Community College Builds for Wellness, Equity and the Future

Aims is taking a bold step toward holistic student support by developing its new Student Health and Wellness Center (SHWC). More than just a building, the SHWC symbolizes the college’s commitment to accessible, stigma-free health care and a thriving campus community.

April McClure

April McClure ’90 named Outstanding Alumna

Adams State University’s Outstanding Alumna for 2025 is April McClure, Class of 1990 is now head of the Speech Communication Department and a tenured professor at Aims Community College in Greeley.

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Could Drones Someday Replace Colorado’s ‘Cowboys’ of the Sky? One Crop Duster Doesn’t Think So

Aims aviation alumnus, Neil Wicke, discusses his career as a crop duster and how drones are now being added as a tool in the ag industry. 

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Aims Offers New Cloud Systems Administration Certificate

Aims Community College is offering a new cloud systems administration certificate program. The program is meant to prepare graduates for roles such as cloud engineer, administrator, IT analyst and systems support specialist.

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Aims Celebrates New Aircraft Maintenance Training Center

Aims Community College in Colorado celebrated National Aviation Day, August 19, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at its new, state-of-the-art Aircraft Maintenance Training Center (AMTC).