Employee of the Quarter focuses on helping students succeed
Amanda Allee, assistant dean of students, is the second quarter 2017 Employee of the Quarter. (More)
August 2017
Photo feature: Eclipse 2017 on campus
Students, faculty and staff gathered in common areas across the UCCS campus mid-day Monday to see the solar eclipse. Monday also was the first day of classes for the new academic year. Scroll below to (More)
CU Foundation establishes Benson Society to honor top donors
The University of Colorado Foundation announced Aug. 21 the creation of The Benson Society, which recognizes individuals and private/family foundations that donate $1 million or more to the university. The Foundation’s board of directors unanimously approved the concept. (More)
Eclipse fever merges with first day of classes
Science and humanities majors alike will have the opportunity to learn from Monday’s solar eclipse, the first visible in North America for 38 years. (More)
Vice chancellor search committee named
Chancellor Venkat Reddy appointed a 14-member committee to assist in the search for a new vice chancellor for administration and finance. (More)
CU tops $1 billion in sponsored research; UCCS up 28 percent
CU achieved a record level of research funding in the 2016-17 fiscal year, with faculty meriting $1.034 billion in federal, state and local awards, based on preliminary figures. (More)
Business launches mini-MBA; return on investment promised
Busy professionals who want to further their business skills in a relatively short timeframe have a new option through the College of Business. (More)
In Memory: Anne Shepard
Memorial services for Anne Shepard, co-founder of the Reach Your Peak Scholarship Program, were Aug. 14 at First Presbyterian Church, Colorado Springs. Mrs. Shepard died Aug. 9 at a local care center following a lengthy (More)
Reddy: Partnerships part of UCCS DNA
Chancellor Venkat Reddy delivered his first major public address to more than 200 community leaders Aug. 7, firmly planting the university’s future on academic excellence. (More)
Welcome week to highlight changes and traditions
Fall 2017 new student welcome week will introduce new activities and highlight traditions in an effort to connect students to campus resources, athletics, the Colorado Springs community and more. (More)