Employee of the Quarter winner Corrie West: “It’s been more than just a wonderful job”
West, director of Development, is the recipient of the summer 2020 Employee of the Quarter award. (More)
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KPWE annual luncheon rescheduled as virtual celebration
The annual Karen Possehl Women’s Endowment Luncheon will look different this year with attendees trading a seat in the UCCS Gallogy Event Center for a space within the comfort of their home. (More)
UCCS Sustainability House receives Colorado Garden Foundation Grant
Rugged and otherwise uneven terrain covered the front yard of UCCS Sustainability House, but that area is being transformed thanks to a gift from the Colorado Garden Foundation. (More)
Class of 2020 donates over $3,000 for scholarship funds
The majority of funds were dedicated to a new student emergency initiative, the UCCS Community Support Scholarship Fund, which alleviates unexpected challenges students have encountered due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (More)
Clyde’s Kudos: April 2020
Tech-savvy responses to COVID-19, a “can-do” spirit and a commitment to sharing good news: Communique celebrates nearly 40 teams and individuals who received Clyde’s Kudos in April 2020. (More)
Three foundations and Department of Commerce commit to $5.5 million for Cybersecurity Building
Three donors matched a $2.75 million grant from the U.S. Department of Commerce to begin the design and build out of 31,000 square feet of classrooms, labs, student areas and offices in the UCCS Cybersecurity Building. (More)
Commencement Profile: For Hayner, “quitting was not an option”
Battling through the skepticism and fear, Naomi Hayner took a leap of faith into higher education. As a first-generation student, she had to fund her way through education with scholarships and perseverance. (More)
Seven UCCS students, alumni and staff named Business Journal’s Rising Stars
The Rising Stars award recognizes 25 local professionals younger than 40 for their achievements in business and philanthropy and their contributions to the Pikes Peak region. (More)
Clyde’s Kudos: March 2020
Communique celebrates the hundreds of staff and faculty who received Clyde’s Kudos for their contributions to UCCS’ COVID-19 response. (More)
New scholarship fund to support students who made quick transition to remote learning
A new giving opportunity, the UCCS Community Support Scholarship Fund, will allow for gifts to be used by those students who are experiencing new challenges in the final half of the spring semester. (More)