S3 Collective Partners in Groundbreaking $1.23M Cannabis Terpene Study Mar 7, 2026 News S3 Collective Partners in Groundbreaking $1.23M Cannabis Terpene Study S3 Collective is proud to be a research partner in a landmark study funded by the California Department of Cannabis Control. The ... Read more
California DCC Funds $1.23M UCLA-Led Cannabis Research with S3 Collective to Set Baseline for Flavor Compounds Jan 26, 2026 News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE (Colorado Springs, CO) — Jan 26, 2026 The federal government's recent directive to reschedule cannabis from Schedule I to Schedule III continues to drive significant momentum wit... California DCC Cannabis Research UCLA-Led Read more
Federal Reports Spotlight Respiratory Risks in Cannabis Production Nov 5, 2025 News FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2025 Colorado Springs, CO - The S3 Collective, a national nonprofit organization advancing the cannabis industry through collaboration, education, and standardization... Read more
FDA Expands MedWatch System to Include Cannabinoid Hemp Products Nov 5, 2025 News New Reporting Category Strengthens National Adverse-Event Monitoring for CBD and Other Hemp-Derived Products FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 5, 2025 Colorado Springs, CO – The U.S. Food & Drug Administ... Read more
From Research to Real-World Impact: How Academia Can Shape Cannabis Standards Aug 7, 2025 News The cannabis industry is expanding at an unprecedented rate, but the development of robust safety, quality, and policy standards often struggles to keep pace. This gap presents a critical opportunity ... Read more
S3 Collective Announces the Formation of the Medical Advisory Committee (MAC) Mar 25, 2025 News Colorado Springs, CO – 03/25/25 – S3 Collective, a pioneering leader dedicated to establishing a safe, transparent, and credible marketplace within the cannabis, cannabinoid, and botanical industries,... Read more
S3 Collective Welcomes New Founding Members, Solidifying Industry Leadership and Support Oct 15, 2024 News Press Release For Immediate Release October 14, 2024 (Colorado Springs, CO) – The S3 Collective, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the cannabis industry through collaboration, e... Read more
S3 Collective September 2024 Newsletter Oct 5, 2024 As we enter our second year at the S3 Collective, I’ve been reflecting on all we accomplished in our first year as a nonprofit. Time flies when you’re turning a vision into reality—especially in the e... Read more
David Vaillencourt Featured in Boston Globe: "Mold, Yeast Have No Place in Legal Weed," Aug 8, 2024 At the S3 Collective, we pride ourselves on supporting the highest standards in botanical product safety. A recent Boston Globe article featured our co-founder and Board Chair, David Vaillencourt. The... Read more
S3 Collective and MCSA File Public Comment Response to Proposed Cannabis Rescheduling Jul 22, 2024 Colorado Springs, CO — Representing a broad spectrum of industry experts and stakeholders, S3 Collective and the Medical Cannabis Student Association (MCSA) have submitted a comprehensive public comme... Read more
S3 Collective Joins FDA’s Network of Experts Program May 6, 2024 Media Contacts: Lakshmy Mahon [email protected] S3 Collective Contact: Alena Rodriguez, Co-Founder Technical Director, [email protected] , 720-443-1962 Release date: 05/01/2024 S3 Coll... Read more
Welcoming Scheril Murray Powell to the Board of Directors Mar 18, 2024 Welcoming Scheril Murray Powell to the Board of Directors Pictured: Scheril Murray Powell, Esq. on left, David Vaillencourt on right. (Colorado Springs, CO) – The S3 Collective, an organization dedica... Read more