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Colorado Mountain College students will soon have the opportunity to learn conflict resolution from one of the field’s leading practitioners. Dr. Will Bledsoe, associate professor in the Isaacson School for Communication, Arts, and Media, was recently featured on the Family Office Exchange (FOX) podcast, where he discussed restorative communication and conflict resolution with audiences across the family business and family enterprise sectors. During the episode, Bledsoe shared insights drawn from decades of experience helping individuals, families, organizations, and communities navigate difficult conversations and repair strained relationships. The podcast appearance highlights the expertise Bledsoe brings to Colorado Mountain College and comes as he and fellow faculty member Dave Harmon develop a new conflict resolution course for CMC students. The course will draw on real-world communication challenges and provide students with practical skills that can be applied across a wide range of careers. Whether working in business, healthcare, education, public service, or the nonprofit sector, professionals are increasingly expected to collaborate effectively, navigate disagreements, and communicate across differing perspectives. Bledsoe’s background makes him uniquely qualified to help students develop those skills. In addition to teaching at the Isaacson School, he is the founder of Restorative Way, an organization focused on helping schools, businesses, and communities recognize trauma, resolve conflict, and engage constructively with challenging behavior. He has facilitated more than 1,000 mediation and restorative justice encounters involving courts, schools, workplaces, families, and community organizations. He is also the author of The Restorative Way: Harnessing the Power of Restorative Communication to Mend Relationships, Heal Trauma, and Reclaim Civility One Conversation at a Time. For the Isaacson School, the new course reflects a commitment to connecting classroom learning with professional practice. Students won’t simply study communication theory; they’ll learn from faculty whose expertise is being recognized and sought after beyond the classroom. Bledsoe’s recent… Read more: Isaacson School Professor Featured on National Podcast as New Conflict Resolution Course Takes Shape

 The Colorado Mountain College Foundation is excited to announce the 2026 CMC Culinary Dinner at Keystone Ranch, an annual celebration of community, creativity, and culinary excellence. This signature fundraising event brings together friends, supporters, and food lovers to savor a remarkable dining experience while supporting hands-on education for CMC culinary students. The dinner will be held on Friday, March 6, 2026, at Keystone Ranch, located at 1437 County Road 150 in Keystone, Colorado. Guests can enjoy an unforgettable evening featuring a specially curated menu created by CMC student chefs. Beyond exceptional food and beverage pairings, the event highlights the skills, creativity, and professional training that students gain through the Culinary Program. Support Students and Celebrate Culinary Talent Tickets are now available, and early reservations are encouraged as seating is limited. Guests may choose from several ticket options designed to match their level of support: Individual Tickets ($200): Includes one event ticket and a personalized gift, with recognition in the annual Impact Report. Patron Sponsor Tickets ($500): Includes two event tickets and personalized gifts, plus recognition on the event poster and in the Impact Report. In addition to individual tickets, the Foundation offers a range of sponsorship opportunities — from Scholarship Sponsorships to Culinary Sponsorships — each providing meaningful support for student education and program needs, along with event recognition benefits. Whether you want to support student scholarships or provide equipment and tools for culinary education, there’s a sponsorship level for every level of involvement. An Evening to Remember At past dinners, guests have enjoyed innovative dishes such as Korean BBQ braised pork belly, ahi tuna tartar, braised bison short rib, and a trio of flourless chocolate cake — all paired with locally sourced beverages and wines. The 2026 dinner promises another extraordinary menu reflecting the evolving talents of CMC student… Read more: 2026 CMC Culinary Dinner at Keystone Ranch

The Colorado Mountain College Aspen Campus and Gallery will host a special gallery talk on January 27 in conjunction with the Spring Exhibition Artnauts: Global Rhizome from the Archive. The event begins at 5:30 pm and offers an opportunity to hear directly from the artists behind the exhibition. During the gallery talk, members of Artnauts will discuss who they are, what they do, and why their work matters. Known for their collaborative, interdisciplinary approach, Artnauts explore themes of global connection, shared histories, and cultural exchange. The conversation will provide insight into the ideas, processes, and archives that shape the exhibition, inviting audiences to engage more deeply with the work on view. Artnauts: Global Rhizome from the Archive is on display at the CMC Aspen Campus Gallery from January 12 through May 15, 2026. The exhibition draws from archival materials and artistic practices to examine how ideas, people, and cultures intersect across time and geography, much like a rhizome—an interconnected system with no single point of origin. The gallery talk is free and open to the public and will be followed by informal conversation in the gallery space. A public reception for the exhibition will take place later this spring on Wednesday, April 22, from 4–7 pm, with artist talks beginning at 5:30 pm. Event DetailsGallery Talk with the ArtnautsJanuary 27, 20265:30–7:30 pm CMC Aspen Campus and Gallery0255 Sage WayAspen, Colorado Gallery hours vary. Please call 970-925-7740 before visiting the exhibition.