The Gazette: Mindfulness project helps Pikes Peak students confront the pandemic
The Gazette reported on a mindfulness study with local high school students and the initial findings from the research. (More)
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Campuses to lead CU Online partnerships with the Office of Digital Education
The focus of the systemwide CU Online program is shifting to the campuses after an assessment of the work to date reiterated what the CU team working on the initiative found – that campuses and programs need to maintain control over essential academic functions. (More)
KOAA: Enrollment steady for UCCS as other colleges feel impact of COVID-19 pandemic
KOAA interviewed students about their fall experience during the pandemic. (More)
Student Q&A: National Hispanic Heritage Month
Brianna Leyva Gallardo, a women’s and ethnic studies major, explains what Hispanic Heritage Month means to her and shares her insight and experience as a first-generation Mexican American student at UCCS. (More)
The Gazette: Supply shortages keep new vehicle registrations flat in September
The Gazette reported on an UCCS Economic Forum report on September vehicle registrations in Colorado Springs. (More)
KRDO: Financial aid applications open for 2021-2022; UCCS officials say grant money could go quick
KRDO interviewed two staff members about the financial aid opportunities available for students who complete the FAFSA. (More)
University of Colorado Statement on Sept. 22 Executive Order
The University of Colorado has questions regarding the Executive Order issued on Sept. 22 regarding “Combating Race and Sex Stereotyping” and related guidance from the Office of Management and Budget, which aim to limit certain types of diversity training. (More)
Washington Post: Covid-19 makes us think about our mortality. Our brains aren’t designed for that.
The Washington Post referenced research and a book by Thomas Pysczynski, distinguished professor of psychology, on why the pandemic is causing people to reflect on mortality more. (More)
The Gazette: Colorado Springs housing market continues to heat up in September
The Gazette interviewed Tatiana Bailey, director of the UCCS Economic Forum, about the concern of rising home prices in comparison to local wages. (More)
KOAA: Chuck E. Cheese locations reopen with safety measures in Colorado Springs
KOAA interviewed Tatiana Bailey, director of the UCCS Economic Forum, on how businesses reopening are responding to consumer perceptions and realities of safety. (More)