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The downfall of one of Colorado’s most prestigious film schools

The downfall of one of Colorado’s most prestigious film schools

Once ranked among America’s top 25, Colorado Film School lost its name when Community College of Aurora rebranded the program in 2023. Since then, it has slipped in national rankings and is now ending all degree options for incoming students.

‘You don’t go to college to get C averages,’ Colorado governor candidate Greg Lopez says

‘You don’t go to college to get C averages,’ Colorado governor candidate Greg Lopez says

In a FoxTalk-organized student press interview, Lopez said financial help should come with expectations for students, but offered no specific aid proposal.

Watch: Nvidia board member Mark A. Stevens on AI, careers and education

Watch: Nvidia board member Mark A. Stevens on AI, careers and education

FoxTalk Editor-in-Chief Andy Green asks Stevens about AI’s impact on entry-level careers, what students at smaller colleges need to compete and his plans for philanthropy in Colorado.

Before the pushback: Three student journalists on protecting their independence

Before the pushback: Three student journalists on protecting their independence

At Young Invincibles’ 2026 National Summit, student journalists from North Carolina A&T, Cornell and Northeastern Illinois described different ways they would respond if someone tried to stop a story from being published.

Cornell president Michael I. Kotlikoff warns of ‘dual threats’ to universities in Colorado speech

Cornell president Michael I. Kotlikoff warns of ‘dual threats’ to universities in Colorado speech

Michael Kotlikoff accepted a free-inquiry award from Steamboat Institute while criticizing both efforts to silence speech on campus and government pressure on research and universities.

Why Reisher anniversary grants came in different sizes across Colorado colleges

Why Reisher anniversary grants came in different sizes across Colorado colleges

CCA received $225,000 while some Colorado colleges received much more. The Denver Foundation told FoxTalk the difference came down to how long each school had been a Reisher partner.

WATCH: JB Holston discusses Colorado higher ed restructuring, two-year college tuition and earnings tests

WATCH: JB Holston discusses Colorado higher ed restructuring, two-year college tuition and earnings tests

Colorado Department of Higher Education Executive Director J.B. Holston spoke with FoxTalk about the state's higher education and workforce reorganization, tuition flexibility for two-year colleges and how earnings data could affect students and academic programs.