Rifle High School – Class of 2019

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Associate of Arts, Theatre

UNIVERSITY OF COLORADO COLORADO SPRINGS – Bachelor of Arts, Visual and Performing Arts - Recipient- Landis Family Travel Award

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Midge lives in Colorado Springs and works at the Ent Center for the Arts and the Millibo Art Theater.

“The Clough Fellowship heavily impacted my life. Without it, I wouldn't have been able to complete my first two years of schooling completely free. They aided me in my transition to UCCS and helped lessen the costs of the large university. They allowed me to engage in both of my programs to the fullest extent without financial worry.”

Coal Ridge High School – Class of 2019 – Earned college credit while in high school – First generation

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Student since age 9, took Dissection for age 9-10 - Certificate of Proficiency, Early Childhood Education, Teacher - Associate of Arts, Early Childhood Education

COLORADO STATE UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Science, Human Development and Family Studies

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Katya lives in Rifle and works at CMC as an Enrollment Services Specialist. She graduated from CSU with no debt. After gaining real-world experience at a local elementary school in Rifle, Katya found that early childhood education was not suitable for her and changed fields. She now helps future college students navigate registration and enrollment at CMC, utilizing her bilingual skills and personal experience as a first-generation student.

“The Clough Fellowship opened doors, empowered me to break through barriers, and gave me opportunities that I once saw out of reach. It was a steppingstone that helped me through the challenges of being a first-generation student.”

Class of 2019 – Earned college credit while in high school – First generation

COLORADO MOUNTAIN COLLEGE – Certificate of Proficiency, Elementary Childhood Education Teacher - Certificate of Proficiency, Nurse Aide

REGIS UNIVERSITY – Bachelor of Science, Nursing

LIFE AFTER CLOUGH

Litzy lives in Silt and works at Valley View Hospital.

“The Clough Fellows program made a huge impact in my life as it gave me, a first-generation student, the opportunity to receive a higher education. Without Clough I wouldn't have been able to achieve my and my family's dream of graduating college. Thanks to Clough I was able to graduate with my Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from Regis University.”