SGA discussed campus safety, 2026 election policies, the Budget Advisory Committee (BAC) guidelines and welcomed new members on Jan. 29, the first senate meeting of the spring 2026 semester. The senate formed an ad-hoc campus safety committee to prioritizeRead more >
The Wellness Center has been working to decentralize health and wellness care on campus through preventative care outreach programs and health education since 2015, although efforts have increased in the last five years. Decentralization is the redirection ofRead more >
The main engineering building will begin renovations over spring break to modernize it and complete deferred maintenance. The project is funded by the CU System after being approved by the Board of Regents. According to Senior Project Manager Don Wright, renovations include creating a large study space withRead more >
The MOSAIC Scholars Program Class of 2026 application is available to all UCCS undergraduate students across all majors and the deadline to apply is Feb. 8. The MOSAIC Scholars Program (MSP) was created to offer flexible support to students who want to develop theirRead more >
The University Budget Advisory Committee (UBAC) met on Jan. 30 to address the budget gap. According to Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet, UCCS will significantly reduce expenses over a five-year timeline to permanently close this gap and replenish reserves. This includes an $11.8 million reduction in the base budget during the 2027 fiscal yearRead more >
UCCS partnered with Mountain Metro Transit (MMT) to offer 2,000 bus passes to students at no cost for the spring 2026 semester with $40,000 in funding from the Green Action Fund (GAF). according to previous Scribe reporting. There are passes for 1,200Read more >
During the fall 2025 semester, the College of Nursing and Health Sciences launched the first Registered Nurse-Master of Science in Nursing and Nurse Practitioner program in Colorado for registered nurses looking to advance their careers. The online program provides students with a flexible, shorter and more affordableRead more >
The Department of Philosophy is planning to launch a two-year master’s program in the fall 2028 semester to teach a range of topics, including ethical theory, normative and applied ethics and applied –or everyday– philosophy. According to Jennifer Kling, the head of the philosophy department and an associate professor, the program stemmed from high student demand. Read more >
On Dec. 12, 2025, 105 students presented their research in Gallogly Hall covering a range of topics, including anthropology, computer science, social work and biology at the 17th annual Mountain Lion Research Day (MLRD). Projects are presented to UCCS professors and board members of the Office ofRead more >
At the second session of the Strategic Spotlight series on Nov. 20, UCCS focused on funded projects, program growth and dual-enrollment opportunities to exemplify the campus’s first core pillar: sustainable and strategic growth. The Strategic Spotlight series is designed to reaffirmRead more >