Adams State University

Outstanding Graduate Spotlight: Maggie McCleskey

Maggie McCleskey found more than just a close-knit campus at Adams State University. She found a supportive network of professors and coaches who valued her as a complete person, both inside the classroom and on the track. Initially uncertain of her exact path, Maggie leaned into the rigorous challenges of upper-level science labs, discovering a passion for the biological sciences and building the confidence to excel under pressure. Guided by the philosophy that running is what she does, not who she is, this standout student-athlete balanced elite collegiate competition with academic excellence, proving that a true champion thrives by embracing every challenge.

🎓Degree: BS Cellular and Molecular Biology
🏅Honors: Summa Cum Laude; Porter Scholar
🏃‍♀️Campus Life: NCAA Division II Women’s Track & Field / Cross Country Athlete

Outstanding Graduate Spotlight: Addison Coombs

Following in the footsteps of her grandparents, parents, aunts, uncles, and brothers, Addison turned her time at Adams State into a beautiful family tradition. Addison proves that a natural love for working with children can blossom into a lifelong calling, discovering a deep passion for elementary education along the way. As an outstanding grad, she is grateful to Adams State for setting her up to teach others and feels incredibly prepared to make a difference in San Luis Valley classrooms.

🎓Degree: BA Elementary Education (Emphasis in Social Studies)
🏅Honors: Magna Cum Laude
📚Campus Life: Family Legacy Student; Local Educator Outreach

Outstanding Graduate Spotlight: Corrie Sue Williams

After transferring to Adams State her Junior year, Corrie balanced academics, athletics and personal growth with class. Corrie proves that sometimes a leap of faith is what brings the best out of us, and she found a deep love of psychology through it. As an outstanding grad, she thanks the coaches, staff, and faculty that pushed her along the way.

🎓 Degree: Psychology
🏅 Honors: Summa Cum Laude
🔬 Campus Life: ASPD Workstudy; Psychology & Psy Chi Clubs