2020: The Year in Review
There is no simple way to sum up 2020 – but the top stories and most memorable photos from the last year paint a picture of resilience, perseverance and hope at UCCS. (More)
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7 Questions with Paul Harvey, author of “Howard Thurman and the Disinherited: A Religious Biography”
Distinguished professor of history Paul Harvey answers seven questions on his newest book, a biography of Howard Thurman, mentor to a generation of civil rights activists leading the charge for equity in the 1950s and 1960s. (More)
Martínez-Dávila launches free, 10-week lecture series “Medieval Plague, Modern Pandemic”
Roger Martínez-Dávila, associate professor of history, offers a look at the modern COVID-19 pandemic through the lens of the Black Death in a free, 10-week lecture series “Medieval Plague, Modern Pandemic.” (More)
Regents approve 29 for sabbatical
The CU Board of Regents approved semester and academic year sabbaticals for 29 UCCS faculty members for 2020-21 at a Feb. 13 meeting conducted at CU Denver. (More)
UCCS in Focus: 2019 in Review
As we move into a new decade, we take a look back at some of the most memorable stories and moments from 2019. (More)
Jiménez’s “Making an Urban Public” selected as Outstanding Academic Title by ALA
Christina Jiménez, author of “Making an Urban Public: Popular Claims to Citizenship in Mexico, 1879-1932,” had her book selected as an Outstanding Academic Title by “Choice: Current Reviews for Academic Libraries.” (More)
Regents approve UCCS proposals to expand civics education
The CU Board of Regents approved a series of proposals from UCCS that will expand civics educational opportunities for current and future students. (More)
Alumni profile: Enlightening the next generation
Medically discharged from the military, Marcus Pumphrey felt a bit lost about what path to pursue next. (More)
Staff and family members take part in commencement festivities
Ten UCCS faculty and staff members and multiple family members were among the more than 1,100 graduates who participated in the 2019 Spring Commencement ceremonies May 17 at the Broadmoor World Arena. (More)
Heier, Leupp named to state’s Future Educator Honor Roll
Megan Heier and Shannon Leupp, who both completed the Alternative Licensure Program with the UCCS College of Education, were recognized as top teacher candidates in the state on the Future Educator Honor Roll by the (More)