First-generation student to chase law school dreams
Mykinthia Ebron’s late mother told her to never stop chasing her dreams. That dream-chasing will bear fruit on Friday, when Ebron becomes the first in her family to earn a degree. (More)
May 2017
Grandmother to earn master’s degree from UCCS on Friday; plans to continue education
Carol Collins, a master’s degree candidate, is featured as part of Spring 2017 Commencement. (More)
Chancellor Memo: ‘I am honored to serve’
Chancellor Venkat Reddy shares a personal message of appreciation following his selection as chancellor May 8. (More)
CU names Reddy chancellor
CU President Bruce D. Benson May 8 named Venkat Reddy as chancellor of the Colorado Springs campus, effective immediately. Reddy, who has served as interim chancellor since February and in various capacities at UCCS over the past 25 years, was selected after a national search. (More)
Record number of students to graduate from UCCS this month
A record number of UCCS students will graduate this spring, as student speakers highlight two spring 2017 commencement ceremonies May 12 at Broadmoor World Arena. (More)
UCCS recognized for green power use
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency recently recognized UCCS as an Individual Conference Champion of the 2016-17 College & University Green Power Challenge. On April 24, the EPA recognized UCCS for its use of more green (More)
Assessment efforts to be shared
Brad Bayer, executive director, Office of Student Life and Leadership, will present “Elevating Co-curricular Program Quality and Quantity Through Innovative Assessment and Technology Practices,” June 15-17 at the 2017 National Association of Student Personnel Administrators Assessment and Persistence Conference in Orlando, Florida (More)
Pups lighten load during Pause for Paws
UCCS alumna Lisa Craig brought her wire-haired dachshund, Gracie, to the Pause for Paws study break at Kraemer Family Library this week. (More)
Outstanding campus community members feted in year-end celebration
Outstanding faculty, staff and students were recognized at the 2017 Campus Awards Ceremony April 26 in Berger Hall. (More)
Employee of Quarter considers campus family
Ellen Burkart is Employee of the Quarter for 2017’s first quarter. (More)