Athletic Director Steve Kirkham announces retirement
Steve Kirkham, athletic director since 2004, will retire June 30, completing an almost 40-year coaching and athletic administration career. (More)
May 2016
Fifth sibling to earn UCCS degree Friday
When Laurie Horner walks across the stage in Broadmoor World Arena May 13, Horner’s four brothers and sisters – all University of Colorado Colorado Springs graduates – will be in the stands cheering her on. She’s the youngest of the Horner kids to graduate from UCCS, ending a run that began when Brian Horner graduated in 2002. (More)
Osbornes to receive College of Business Lifetime Entrepreneurship Award
Local business leaders and community benefactors Ed and Mary Osborne will receive the 2016 UCCS College of Business Lifetime Entrepreneurship Award at a May 20 campus luncheon. The award ceremony will take place in the (More)
UCCS launches online networking site for students, alumni
UCCS recently launched an online networking site that includes a host of features designed to connect students and alumni. The UCCS Online Mentoring Network is “a place where Mountain Lions around the world can connect (More)
Local developer to be honored with University Medal
A leader in the redevelopment of property near UCCS, as well as several other retail centers, will be honored at the 42nd UCCS spring commencement ceremony May 13. (More)
UCCS, PPCC and El Paso County partner to land $668,000 scholarship grant
UCCS, Pikes Peak Community College and El Paso County are working together on a fundraising project to secure more than $1.3 million in scholarships for local students. (More)
Dining services earns award
The Dining and Hospitality Services department was recently notified of a bronze award for the most innovative wellness and nutrition program in the 2016 Nutrition Awards Contest sponsored by the National Association of College and University Food Services. (More)
Donors, opera star highlight beam topping at Ent Center for the Arts
Under a bright blue Colorado sky, the crane sputtered to life, the opera diva nailed the high notes and the star of the event – a steel beam – lifted off from the ground, ever (More)
Campus to offer finals fun, study breaks
With the end of the semester comes finals – and also study breaks, healthy food and the ever-popular Pause for Paws. Below is a list of some activities planned: PJs and Pancakes Office of Student (More)
May 11 forum canceled
The final forum for the spring semester will feature updates on the university’s budget and decisions made by the CU Board of Regents and the Colorado General Assembly as well as the upcoming visit by the Higher Learning Commission accreditation team. (More)