UCCS alumna blazes her own path in her hometown | Samantha Wood ’06,’15
Samantha (Bruner) Wood credits her success to a positive attitude, grit and several connections gained through her education at UCCS. (More)
Alumni Stories
Advocating for patients & policy | Carly Baker ’22
After a decade of hands-on nursing, alumna Carly Baker saw firsthand how healthcare policies affect patient wellbeing. (More)
UCCS graduates celebrated through the alumni Silver and Golden Graduates Program
The UCCS campus doors are always open for alumni to return and our graduates are encouraged to keep in touch through a variety of ways, such as the Golden and Silver Graduates Program. (More)
From CU to Homeland Defense | Dennis Knoop ’90, ’02 & ’12
Dennis Knoop, Chief of the Experimentation Division at North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) and U.S. Northern Command, is a CU alumnus not one, not two, but three times over. (More)
Poet Laureate partners with UCCS Downtown
Since being named Pikes Peak Poet Laureate in 2021, Ashley Cornelius has had an impressive tenure. (More)
UCCS alum, assistant coach to compete for Palestine in 2024 Paris Olympics
Cross country and track & field alumni Layla Almasri is set to compete for her native country of Palestine in the women’s 800m dash at the 2024 Paris Olympics this week. (More)
Employee of the Quarter | Noelle San Souci
With the stressors, hardships and discovery that comes with the college experience, it’s vital that students have supportive and compassionate people in their campus corner – people like Employee of the Quarter Noelle San Souci. (More)
Olympians & Paralympians of UCCS
The robust Olympic & Paralympic resources in Colorado Springs have brought many athletes here to train, and for some, to also study and earn an education at UCCS. (More)
Maximizing opportunities and growth through theatre | Kaley Corinaldi
Kaley Corinaldi’s time at UCCS has included traveling to London, performing in Theatreworks plays, working as an usher at the Ent Center, dancing, and singing, all paired with growth and a multitude of learning opportunities. (More)
From UCCS to Yale School of Medicine | Madison Fox ’22
UCCS is a growing university, and is establishing itself as a strong contender in many disciplines – something that UCCS alumna and current Yale doctoral candidate, Madison Fox, can attest to. (More)