Wildlife Biological Technician uses degree to save animals | Collin Hildreth ’19
When Collin Hildreth was just seven years old, he saw Steve Irwin “The Crocodile Hunter” on TV and was immediately inspired to work with animals. (More)
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Spurring student success in space | Jake Murphy ’18
Student success leader Jake Murphy is using higher education to reach new heights — specifically lower Earth orbit. (More)
Promoting athletic safety through sports medicine | Nick Nunley ’16
Sports have always been a huge part of Nick Nunley’s life. That’s why, with help from UCCS and a degree in Sports Medicine, he has turned his love of athletics into a fulfilling career as an athletic trainer. (More)
Language Arts teacher finds power in education | Shelby Bandy ’18
Shelby Bandy has learned that teaching can give you superpowers. She has leveraged cross-curriculum lesson plans and classroom management skills to inspire continual learning and creative growth among students, all while conducting class both remotely and at school. (More)
Faculty and Staff Attestation Reminder
As part of our preparations for returning to a more fully in-person campus experience this fall, all students, faculty and staff are required to respond to the UCCS vaccination attestation. The attestation is in line with the University of Colorado’s April 28 decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty, and staff. (More)
OIT announces Adobe Flash Player removal
The UCCS Office of Information Technology has announced that Adobe Flash Player will be removed from all department, lab and office systems as Flash Player is no longer supported by Adobe. Please be aware that once removal is complete, some third-party software may no longer function properly. (More)
Student vaccine attestation reminder
Today, all UCCS students should have received an email from the Wellness Center requiring you to fill out the vaccination attestation form. As part of UCCS’ preparations for the fall semester, all students, faculty and (More)
Faculty feature: Al Schoffstall celebrates 55 years at UCCS
At the heart of Al Schoffstall’s 55-year career at UCCS has been a willingness to take on any challenge. Whether it was helping his father-in-law build the first two signs on the Colorado Springs campus or starting the Chemistry and Biochemistry Research program, Schoffstall has always welcomed the opportunity to build something new. (More)
Photos: Olympic City USA Task Force on campus
On June 29, several community leaders and members of the Olympic City USA Task Force were on the UCCS campus to view the “Celebrate Colorado Springs 150 – Olympic City USA” banner unveiling. (More)
Hadley rounds out MOSAIC team as new Director
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs Multicultural Office for Student Access, Inclusiveness and Community (MOSAIC) and LGBTQ+ Resource Center recently announced Whitley Hadley, a 2013 UCCS graduate, as the new director of the Center. (More)