{"id":141476,"date":"2022-08-31T10:32:48","date_gmt":"2022-08-31T16:32:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=141476"},"modified":"2022-09-06T09:17:54","modified_gmt":"2022-09-06T15:17:54","slug":"photo-feature-meet-the-class-of-2026","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/communique.uccs.edu\/?p=141476","title":{"rendered":"Photo Feature: Meet the Class of 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

The beginning of a new school year is always exciting. With it comes new energy, the feeling of a fresh start, and a return to the liveliness that defines our campus during the school year. Perhaps most important, though, are all the new faces that are making this campus their home for the next four years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A few weeks ago, we put out a call on social media for the Class of 2026 to introduce themselves to the wider campus, and we were floored by the response we received! Scroll down to meet a few of the new faces to campus from the Class of 2026.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Abigail S. | Canon City
Field of study: Biology
Most excited for: Classes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Alex L. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Computer Science
Most excited for: Coding<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Alexandra R. | Denver\/Pueblo
Field of study: Chemistry
Most excited for: Getting out of my comfort zone and making friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Anna G. | Monument
Field of study: Pre-nursing
Most excited for: The rec center<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Athena C. | Alamosa
Field of study: Health Sciences & Mathematics
Most excited for: Joining new communities and making new friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ben G. | Roxborough
Field of study: Sports Management
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Bri S. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Human Services
Most excited for: Classes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brooke B. | Strasburg
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Making new friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Brooke W. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Caitlyn K. | Tomball, TX
Field of study: Biology
Most excited for: Becoming more independent and going to a school that I\u2019ve wanted to go to for years now<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Carolin M. | Northglenn
Field of study: Accounting
Most excited for: Experiencing college life<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Carson H. | Waco, TX
Field of study: Physics
Most excited for: Diving into my major<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Carter T. | Chandler, AZ
Field of study: Sport Management
Most excited for: Meeting new people and pursuing my passion<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Cassidy S. | Aurora
Field of study: Pre-med track
Most excited for: Being able to experience what’s to come<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Chole B. | Montrose
Field of study: Music
Most excited for: Making new friends and learning more about music <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Christiana C. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: New things to learn and to grow as a person<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Chris B. | Alexandria, LA
Field of study: Mechanical Engineering
Most excited for: School events or activities – I’m just really excited to be here!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ciara J. | Bradenton, FL
Field of study: Psychology
Most excited for: Making friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Ciara PM. | Orlando, FL
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Meeting new people and having a fun college experience<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Claire G. | Lake Zurich, IL
Field of study: Sociology
Most excited for: Exploring Colorado<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Connor S. | San Diego
Field of study: Computer Science
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Daniel B. | Parker
Field of study: Business Management and Marketing
Most excited for: Getting adjusted to college life and taking classes that I\u2019m interested in<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Isaac A. | Rocky Ford
Field of study: Mechanical Engineering
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Elizabeth M. | Ordway
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Meeting new people and learning new things<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Emelia H. | Eugene, OR
Field of study: Human Physiology and Nutrition
Most excited for: Meeting new people and being in a new city\/state <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Emily H. | Highlands Ranch
Field of study: Exercise Science
Most excited for: Playing on the basketball team<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Emily T. | Apple Valley, CA
Field of study: Exercise Science
Most excited for: Making friends and first year college experience <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Emma L. | Castle Rock
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Meeting new people and learning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Emma L. | Fountain
Field of study: English Literature and Theatre
Most excited for: Taking English classes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Esliee R. | McAllen, TX
Field of study: Political Science\/Philosophy 
Most excited for: Senior Thesis<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Garrett C. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Mechanical Engineering
Most excited for: Starting my freshman year of college<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Gavin E. | Elburn, IL
Field of study: Undecided
Most excited for: Exploring new things<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Grant H. | Highlands Ranch
Field of study: Exercise Science
Most excited for: Track and field, meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hadley P. | Aurora
Field of study: Pre-Nursing
Most excited for: New friends and people <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hannah B. | New Orleans
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Events and making friend<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Harrison M. | Boise
Field of study: Undecided
Most excited for: Making friends and having fun in classes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Hayden B. | Denver
Field of study: Game Design and Development 
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Isabella D. | Surprise, AZ
Field of study: Early Childhood Education
Most excited for: Moving out to Colorado Springs, being on campus and meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Isabella R. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Forensic Science
Most excited for: Going to all the campus events and meeting lots of new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Isabelle B. | Arvada
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Learning new stuff<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jasmine C. | Raleigh, NC
Field of study: Criminal Justice\/Psychology
Most excited for: To start learning about criminal justice<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jenna G. | Fond Du Lac, WI
Field of study: Psychology\/Criminal Justice
Most excited for: Making new friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Jocelyn C. | Arlington
Field of study: Visual Arts
Most excited for: Getting to meet new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kailey H. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Engineering
Most excited for: Making new friends and exploring campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kaitlynn B. | Military
Field of study: Criminal Justice
Most excited for: Meeting new people and figuring out my future plans <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Karinessa R. | Highlands Ranch
Field of study: Exercise Science
Most excited for: Being a junior and deeper knowledge of the field<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Karyssa S. | Elizabeth
Field of study: Exercise Science
Most excited for: Getting the hang of college and learning new things <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Katie C. | Denver
Field of study: Psychology
Most excited for: Learning about my major and the people on campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kaylin S. | Grand Prairie, TX
Field of study: Environmental Systems
Most excited for: Snow!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Khamani M. | Aurora
Field of study: Business Administration
Most excited for: Meeting a bunch of new faces<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Kylie E. | Pennsburg
Field of study: Business Administration
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lana G. | Chicago, IL
Field of study: Criminal Justice\/Psychology and BI Inclusive Early Childhood Education
Most excited for: Meeting new people and exploring Colorado<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Lauren G. | Pueblo West
Field of study: Business Management
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Liya Y. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Exploring campus<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Macy F. | Milwaukee
Field of study: Business Finance
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Madison H. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Nursing\/Health Sciences
Most excited for: Getting more looks into college learning<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Maggie S. | Centennial
Field of study: Health Sciences
Most excited for: Meeting new people and to be one step closer to my career <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Meda T. | Denver
Field of study: Electrical Engineering
Most excited for: Exploring campus and the city<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Megan H. | Centennial
Field of study: VAPA
Most excited for: Going out and doing cool stuff with my dorm floor<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Megan R. | Idaho Springs
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Meleda G. | El Paso, TX 
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Mick P. | Windsor
Field of study: Mechanical Engineering
Most excited for: Dorm life<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nanea Wong Yuen | Hilo, HI
Field of study: Criminal Justice
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Nickolas L. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Biochemistry\/Pre-Medicine
Most excited for: Working in a college lab<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Noah S. | Fort Collins
Field of study: Business
Most excited for: Getting to meet new people <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Penelope T. | Newport News, VA
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: The new experiences<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Princess L. | Denver
Field of study: Nursing
Most excited for: Building lifelong friendships, memories, and maintaining a sense of determination\/self drive<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Riri E. | Nigeria
Field of study: Criminal Justice
Most excited for: Connecting with new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sam H. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Human Physiology and Nutrition
Most excited for: Having all responsibility be on me and feel what college life is like<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Sassy S. | Colorado Springs
Field of study: Early childhood education
Most excited for: Meeting new people and going to the events<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Savanna B. | Torrance, CA
Field of study: Social Work
Most excited for: Meeting new friends<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Savannah C. | Peyton
Field of study: Human Physiology and Nutrition 
Most excited for: Learning and meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Seanna M. | Alamosa
Field of study: Sociology 
Most excited for: New connections<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Skyler B. | Los Angeles
Field of study: Business
Most excited for: Meeting people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Steve C. | La Habra, CA
Field of study: Social Work
Most excited for: Having in-person classes again <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tarra M. | Hugo, CO
Field of study: English
Most excited for: Meeting new people and creating lovely memories<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Tessa S. | Duluth, MN
Field of study: English
Most excited for: Meeting new people and being able to explore my future in Colorado and at UCCS<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Thomas M. | Monument
Field of study: Human Physiology and Nutrition
Most excited for: Meeting new people and explore pathways that could lead into my future career<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Toby M. | Aurora
Field of study: Mechanical Engineering
Most excited for: Seeing the mountains every day walking to class<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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Zeke B. | Claysburg, PA
Field of study: Marketing
Most excited for: Meeting new people<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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