Wildlife Biological Technician uses degree to save animals | Collin Hildreth ’19
When Collin Hildreth was just seven years old, he saw Steve Irwin “The Crocodile Hunter” on TV and was immediately inspired to work with animals. (More)
July 2021
Spurring student success in space | Jake Murphy ’18
Student success leader Jake Murphy is using higher education to reach new heights — specifically lower Earth orbit. (More)
Theatreworks Presents “Lady Day,” Starting July 15 & Featuring Cheerish Martin as Billie Holiday
Theatreworks heads into Summer with ‘Lady Day at Emerson’s Bar & Grill’ running for three weekends, beginning July 15. (More)
Promoting athletic safety through sports medicine | Nick Nunley ’16
Sports have always been a huge part of Nick Nunley’s life. That’s why, with help from UCCS and a degree in Sports Medicine, he has turned his love of athletics into a fulfilling career as an athletic trainer. (More)
Language Arts teacher finds power in education | Shelby Bandy ’18
Shelby Bandy has learned that teaching can give you superpowers. She has leveraged cross-curriculum lesson plans and classroom management skills to inspire continual learning and creative growth among students, all while conducting class both remotely and at school. (More)
New fully online education degree poised to meet diverse needs of Colorado’s children
In collaboration with the University of Colorado Denver, UCCS will leverage a $2.33 million grant from the Early Educator Investment Collaborative (EEIC) to help develop the UCCS Inclusive Early Childhood Education Program. (More)
Faculty and Staff Attestation Reminder
As part of our preparations for returning to a more fully in-person campus experience this fall, all students, faculty and staff are required to respond to the UCCS vaccination attestation. The attestation is in line with the University of Colorado’s April 28 decision to require COVID-19 vaccinations for students, faculty, and staff. (More)
OIT announces Adobe Flash Player removal
The UCCS Office of Information Technology has announced that Adobe Flash Player will be removed from all department, lab and office systems as Flash Player is no longer supported by Adobe. Please be aware that once removal is complete, some third-party software may no longer function properly. (More)
UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art announces U OK? gallery tour with artists & curators
The UCCS Galleries of Contemporary Art (GOCA) will host a free public event on Thursday, July 22 from 7-8 p.m. featuring U OK? curators and artists touring and discussing the exhibition at the downtown Colorado Springs gallery, 121 S. Tejon Street, Suite 100. (More)
Student vaccine attestation reminder
Today, all UCCS students should have received an email from the Wellness Center requiring you to fill out the vaccination attestation form. As part of UCCS’ preparations for the fall semester, all students, faculty and (More)