‘It is never too late to follow your dreams’: 303 graduate from Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley at Edwards

Graduates at Friday's ceremony spoke of hard work and the reward of committing to a yearlong educational journey

By Zoe Goldstein, Vail Daily

This story appeared in the May 4 edition of the Vail Daily.

May 4, 2025 - Education is a lifelong journey at Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley at Edwards. While the message may have originated from the university’s leadership, it was embodied by the 303 students that earned degrees from the school during Friday’s graduation ceremony at the Park Hyatt Beaver Creek’s Ford Hall.

Graduates from the college’s summer 2024, fall 2024 and spring 2025 bachelor’s and associate’s programs, including 12 local high school students participating in the concurrent-enrollment program, received their degrees, walked across the stage in front of a standing-room only crowd of family, friends, teachers and supporters.

Marc Brennan, Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley at Edwards’ campus vice president and dean, presided over the ceremony.

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‘It is never too late to follow your dreams’: 303 graduate from Colorado Mountain College Vail Valley at Edwards