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Professors Emily Skop and Cerian Gibbes pose in bright sweaters in front of a wintry field.

Skop and Gibbes to tell stories of refugees planting new roots in U.S.

February 25, 2020

To humanize the refugee resettlement experience, National Geographic Society grantees Emily Skop and Cerian Gibbes will help African and Southeast Asian refugees recently resettled in American urban farming communities use cameras to tell their stories. (More)

Scholarship program honors Margaret Sabin as KPWE 2020 “Unstoppable Woman”

February 24, 2020

UCCS will recognize 13 graduates and the 2020 Unstoppable Woman during the annual Karen Possehl Women’s Endowment Unstoppable Women’s Luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. May 20 at the Gallogly Events Center. (More)

The United States and Colorado flags fly in the wind.

UCCS to serve as voting service and polling center for 2020 presidential primary

February 24, 2020

Voters in El Paso County will be able to register and cast votes for the 2020 presidential primary election Feb. 24-29 and March 2-3 on the UCCS campus. (More)

Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado and UCCS partner for Multi-Generational Workforce Program

February 19, 2020

The Better Business Bureau of Southern Colorado and UCCS College of Business will offer a two-part, interactive, professional development program titled “Leadership Strategies for a Multi-Generational Workforce.” (More)

A military member in class on the UCCS campus.

UCCS fifth in nation in latest Military Friendly ranking

February 19, 2020

UCCS exceeded the standard in all six categories and placed fifth among large public institutions in the 2020-21 Military Friendly Schools rankings. (More)

Grammy winner Tanya Tucker to perform at Ent Center April 28

February 18, 2020

Tickets go on sale at 10 a.m. Feb. 21 through the UCCS Presents Box Office. (More)

Regents approve bachelor’s degree in human physiology and nutrition

February 14, 2020

A new bachelor’s degree designed to prepare students for careers as health professionals earned approval from the University of Colorado Board of Regents. (More)

CU Board of Regents approve UCCS 2030 Strategic Plan

February 13, 2020

The University of Colorado Board of Regents approved the UCCS 2020-2030 Strategic Plan at its Feb. 13 board meeting. (More)

Students hack their way to runner-up performance in local Capture the Flag competition

February 10, 2020

The UC Lions Cybersecurity Club, a team of four students each selected for their different skills in computer security, used all the tools at their disposal for eight hours to finish as the runner-up team in the Rocky Mountain Symposium Capture the Flag cybersecurity competition. (More)

Students invited to compete in President’s Sustainable Solutions Challenge

February 10, 2020

UCCS students are invited to enter the President’s Sustainable Solutions Challenge, which will reward student teams with up to $3,000 in prize money for their innovations in the field of sustainability. (More)