UCCS earns Military Spouse Friendly designation
UCCS has been named a 2022-2023 Military Spouse Friendly® School. The recognition is given to universities that create sustainable and meaningful education paths for military spouses. (More)
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UCCS launches summer UCCS STEM Outreach Program for underrepresented high school students
This summer, the University of Colorado Colorado Springs will launch the UCCS Stem Outreach Program, which will invite 24 high school students from underrepresented backgrounds to experience collegiate-level labs in chemistry, biology, biochemistry and human anatomy. (More)
UCCS retains Military Friendly Gold ranking
Continued commitment to the success of military-affiliated students at UCCS led to the university’s seventh-consecutive Gold in the annual Military Friendly schools rankings. (More)
UCCS research team shows mentors for marginalized youths can create successful outcomes — even virtually
Despite shifting their therapeutic mentorship program for marginalized youths to a virtual format during the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, undergraduate mentors and youth mentees alike were able to adapt to their new situation and create positive outcomes, found an all-UCCS team of researchers. (More)
$550,000 to fund UCCS community-focused healthcare, wellness and resilience programs
UCCS has received nearly $550,000 in grant funding from El Paso County through the American Recovery Plan Act to support healthcare, wellness and resilience programs to benefit Colorado and the nation. (More)
UCCS went full “STEAM” to host Cool Science Festival
In support of STEAM — science, technology, engineering, arts and math education — UCCS and Cool Science paired together for several events during the 2021 Colorado Springs Cool Science Festival, held Oct. 9–17 across Colorado Springs. (More)
UCCS Aging Center selected for Class of 2021 Indy Give! campaign
In recognition of its critically important mission to serve vulnerable older adults and their caregivers, the Aging Center is taking part in the 2021 Indy Give! campaign, which runs from Nov. 1–Dec. 31, 2021. (More)
UCCS Aging Center to host free caregiver workshop
The UCCS Aging Center will host a free Nov. 4 workshop for caregivers designed to educate, inform, encourage and support anyone providing care to a loved one and seeking a roadmap on navigating the appropriate services for their needs. (More)
UCCS Downtown Director Earns 2021 Star Award
UCCS Downtown Director Stephanie Adams was honored on Sept. 16 with a Star Award, given by the Downtown Partnership of Colorado Springs to “spotlight some of the champions, innovators, visionaries, and problem solvers who make (More)
Photo Feature: Colorado Springs’ 150th-anniversary parade
On July 31, 2021, UCCS alumni, students, faculty and staff took part in the City of Colorado Springs’ 150th-anniversary parade. (More)