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UCCS Celebrates 30th Annual Move-in Next Week - 08/12/26

The fall 2026 move-in represents the 30th year of on-campus residence life and housring. UCCS will be holding its two largest move-in days on Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th from 9:00am to 3:00pm.


This year, the move-in process will begin at the Ent Center of the Arts in an effort to reduce the traffic within the housing villages.


If you'd like to interview Chancellor Sobanet during move-in please contact Jenna Press at jpress@uccs.edu.

UCCS Celebrates 30th Annual Move-in Next Week - 08/12/26

The fall 2026 move-in represents the 30th year of on-campus residence life and housring. UCCS will be holding its two largest move-in days on Monday, August 17th and Tuesday, August 18th from 9:00am to 3:00pm.


This year, the move-in process will begin at the Ent Center of the Arts in an effort to reduce the traffic within the housing villages.


If you'd like to interview Chancellor Sobanet during move-in please contact Jenna Press at jpress@uccs.edu.

UCCS Partners With Aramark To Operate And Enhance Campus Dining - 08/05/26

UCCS has partnered with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality to operate and enhance campus dining, retail dining, catering and hospitality programs across campus.

The university selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality based on a shared commitment to student success, operational excellence, and collaborative innovation. The new dining program will introduce enhanced retail dining options, expanded food and beverage offerings, strategic partnerships with national and local restaurant brands, and opportunities for student-developed concepts and entrepreneurial initiatives. 
 

In addition to elevating campus dining, the partnership will expand community-building experiences through themed events, cultural celebrations, social dining programs, and hospitality experiences designed to increase student engagement and campus connection. 
 

“At UCCS, we are committed to providing a university experience that supports our students in every aspect of campus life,” said University of Colorado Colorado Springs Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet. “Dining is an important part of that experience, and our partnership with Aramark reflects that commitment by bringing more variety, new concepts, and continued enhancements to dining on campus. We look forward to working together to further enrich the UCCS experience.” 
 

Through the partnership, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and UCCS will create customized hospitality experiences that serve the needs of a growing and diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. The program will combine Aramark’s proprietary dining concepts with national brands, local restaurants, and regional food partners to deliver a campus dining experience that reflects the character of Colorado Springs and the UCCS community. 
 

Menus and dining solutions will prioritize food quality, convenience, health and wellness, sustainability, and menu variety. Technology-enabled tools and digital solutions will support a seamless guest experience while improving operational efficiency and service delivery throughout campus dining locations. 
 

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality will also oversee catering and event hospitality services across campus, including operations at the Ent Center for the Performing Arts, further enhancing the university’s ability to serve students, faculty, guests, and community partners. 
 

“UCCS’s commitment to innovation and student success makes them an ideal partner for Aramark,” said Barbara Flanagan, President and CEO of Aramark Collegiate Hospitality. “Together, we’re creating a dining and hospitality program that reflects the unique culture of the Mountain Lion community while preparing for the future of higher education dining. As Gen Alpha students begin arriving on college campuses in the years ahead, expectations around wellness, convenience, personalization, and meaningful dining experiences will continue to evolve. Our partnership positions UCCS at the forefront of those changes.” 
 

The partnership represents Aramark Collegiate Hospitality’s first collaboration within the University of Colorado System, strengthening the company’s growing presence in Colorado and expanding its commitment to supporting public higher education institutions through innovative campus dining solutions and student-centered hospitality programs. 

UCCS Partners With Aramark To Operate And Enhance Campus Dining - 08/05/26

UCCS has partnered with Aramark Collegiate Hospitality to operate and enhance campus dining, retail dining, catering and hospitality programs across campus.

The university selected Aramark Collegiate Hospitality based on a shared commitment to student success, operational excellence, and collaborative innovation. The new dining program will introduce enhanced retail dining options, expanded food and beverage offerings, strategic partnerships with national and local restaurant brands, and opportunities for student-developed concepts and entrepreneurial initiatives. 
 

In addition to elevating campus dining, the partnership will expand community-building experiences through themed events, cultural celebrations, social dining programs, and hospitality experiences designed to increase student engagement and campus connection. 
 

“At UCCS, we are committed to providing a university experience that supports our students in every aspect of campus life,” said University of Colorado Colorado Springs Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet. “Dining is an important part of that experience, and our partnership with Aramark reflects that commitment by bringing more variety, new concepts, and continued enhancements to dining on campus. We look forward to working together to further enrich the UCCS experience.” 
 

Through the partnership, Aramark Collegiate Hospitality and UCCS will create customized hospitality experiences that serve the needs of a growing and diverse community of students, faculty, staff, and campus visitors. The program will combine Aramark’s proprietary dining concepts with national brands, local restaurants, and regional food partners to deliver a campus dining experience that reflects the character of Colorado Springs and the UCCS community. 
 

Menus and dining solutions will prioritize food quality, convenience, health and wellness, sustainability, and menu variety. Technology-enabled tools and digital solutions will support a seamless guest experience while improving operational efficiency and service delivery throughout campus dining locations. 
 

Aramark Collegiate Hospitality will also oversee catering and event hospitality services across campus, including operations at the Ent Center for the Performing Arts, further enhancing the university’s ability to serve students, faculty, guests, and community partners. 
 

“UCCS’s commitment to innovation and student success makes them an ideal partner for Aramark,” said Barbara Flanagan, President and CEO of Aramark Collegiate Hospitality. “Together, we’re creating a dining and hospitality program that reflects the unique culture of the Mountain Lion community while preparing for the future of higher education dining. As Gen Alpha students begin arriving on college campuses in the years ahead, expectations around wellness, convenience, personalization, and meaningful dining experiences will continue to evolve. Our partnership positions UCCS at the forefront of those changes.” 
 

The partnership represents Aramark Collegiate Hospitality’s first collaboration within the University of Colorado System, strengthening the company’s growing presence in Colorado and expanding its commitment to supporting public higher education institutions through innovative campus dining solutions and student-centered hospitality programs. 

UCCS Receives $2.25 Million Grant From The Denver Foundation's Reisher Scholars Program - 08/04/26

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) announced today it has received a $2.25 million grant from the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation as part of a landmark $25 million initiative marking the 25th anniversary of the program. The funds will be directed to UCCS students over the next two academic years. 

The grant is part of a statewide investment by the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation, recognizing colleges and universities that share a commitment to expanding access, opportunity, and success for Colorado students. UCCS is among a group of current and future Reisher partner institutions across the state to receive anniversary funding. 

 

"At UCCS, we know that talent and determination are found in every corner of our community, but opportunity is not always equally accessible," said Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet. "This investment will allow us to expand our support, helping more students overcome barriers, complete their degrees, and create lasting impact in our community and beyond. We are deeply grateful to The Denver Foundation and the Reisher family for their enduring commitment to student success." 

 

UCCS has partnered with the Reisher Scholars Program since 2009, supporting driven students from all backgrounds who are in pursuit of their UCCS degree. This additional funding will allow UCCS to help students who face interruptions along their educational journey and will support the launch of three new scholarship initiatives.  

 

"This investment celebrates 25 years of transformative partnerships and positions the Reisher Scholars Program for its next chapter of growth," said Javier Alberto Soto, President and CEO of The Denver Foundation, which administers the scholarship program. "By putting significant resources directly into the hands of institutions that share our commitment to student success, we are strengthening relationships statewide and opening doors for the next generation of Colorado scholars." 

 

For more information about the Reisher Scholars Program, visit  https://denverfoundation.org/scholarships/reisher/. For more information about scholarships at UCCS, visit uccs.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships  

 

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About University of Colorado Colorado Springs  

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a leading public research university in Southern Colorado, dedicated to fueling innovation, advancing knowledge, and serving all the communities of Colorado. Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak, UCCS combines academic excellence with a spirit of exploration, offering a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across six colleges. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, research and community engagement, UCCS empowers students to turn ideas into impact. As part of the state’s largest university system, UCCS drives economic and workforce development in the Pikes Peak region and beyond. For more information, please visit uccs.edu. 

 

About the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation 

The Reisher Scholars Program has supported Colorado students for 25 years through partnerships with colleges and universities across the state. Made possible by the Reisher Family Foundation, the program is administered by The Denver Foundation. 

For 100 years, The Denver Foundation, its generous donors, and community partners have been building a stronger, thriving Denver, Colorado, and beyond. Centered in racial equity, The Denver Foundation prioritizes housing, climate and environment, youth well-being, and economic mobility. Providing more than $1.6B in grants to local nonprofits in it’s 100 year history. 

UCCS Receives $2.25 Million Grant From The Denver Foundation's Reisher Scholars Program - 08/04/26

University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) announced today it has received a $2.25 million grant from the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation as part of a landmark $25 million initiative marking the 25th anniversary of the program. The funds will be directed to UCCS students over the next two academic years. 

The grant is part of a statewide investment by the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation, recognizing colleges and universities that share a commitment to expanding access, opportunity, and success for Colorado students. UCCS is among a group of current and future Reisher partner institutions across the state to receive anniversary funding. 

 

"At UCCS, we know that talent and determination are found in every corner of our community, but opportunity is not always equally accessible," said Chancellor Jennifer Sobanet. "This investment will allow us to expand our support, helping more students overcome barriers, complete their degrees, and create lasting impact in our community and beyond. We are deeply grateful to The Denver Foundation and the Reisher family for their enduring commitment to student success." 

 

UCCS has partnered with the Reisher Scholars Program since 2009, supporting driven students from all backgrounds who are in pursuit of their UCCS degree. This additional funding will allow UCCS to help students who face interruptions along their educational journey and will support the launch of three new scholarship initiatives.  

 

"This investment celebrates 25 years of transformative partnerships and positions the Reisher Scholars Program for its next chapter of growth," said Javier Alberto Soto, President and CEO of The Denver Foundation, which administers the scholarship program. "By putting significant resources directly into the hands of institutions that share our commitment to student success, we are strengthening relationships statewide and opening doors for the next generation of Colorado scholars." 

 

For more information about the Reisher Scholars Program, visit  https://denverfoundation.org/scholarships/reisher/. For more information about scholarships at UCCS, visit uccs.edu/admissions-aid/scholarships  

 

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About University of Colorado Colorado Springs  

The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a leading public research university in Southern Colorado, dedicated to fueling innovation, advancing knowledge, and serving all the communities of Colorado. Nestled at the foot of Pikes Peak, UCCS combines academic excellence with a spirit of exploration, offering a wide variety of undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs across six colleges. With a strong emphasis on hands-on learning, research and community engagement, UCCS empowers students to turn ideas into impact. As part of the state’s largest university system, UCCS drives economic and workforce development in the Pikes Peak region and beyond. For more information, please visit uccs.edu. 

 

About the Reisher Scholars Program at The Denver Foundation 

The Reisher Scholars Program has supported Colorado students for 25 years through partnerships with colleges and universities across the state. Made possible by the Reisher Family Foundation, the program is administered by The Denver Foundation. 

For 100 years, The Denver Foundation, its generous donors, and community partners have been building a stronger, thriving Denver, Colorado, and beyond. Centered in racial equity, The Denver Foundation prioritizes housing, climate and environment, youth well-being, and economic mobility. Providing more than $1.6B in grants to local nonprofits in it’s 100 year history. 

CU FOOTBALL: Fall Camp Week 1 Media Availability - 08/03/26

Welcome to the 2026 Colorado Football Season!  
 
The team arrived in Colorado Springs on Sunday evening and will practice at Fountain-Fort Carson High School all week.  Below is the media availability.  
 
All interview opportunities will take place in Trojan Arena at Fountain-Fort Carson High School.  The address is 10725 Trojan Point, Fountain, CO 80817.  The media will also have an opportunity to attend part of practice and shoot b-roll on Thursday ahead of Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders availability.  
 
Times listed below are safe times with some extra padding in there, but it's advised to be early.  Media can congregate on the west side of Trojan Arena to be escorted to the media room starting at 10:30 a.m.  
 
For media availabilities this week, we are asking those coming to sign up.  This is a new system we're testing out, so if you have any issues, email one of us and we'll get you squared away, but you can sign up for all three at once, as well. Please do so at: 
https://credentials.statsgeek.com/cubuffs/request
 
Also please note that the football contacts for the 2026 season are as follows: Curtis Snyder, Steve Hurlbert, and Iseck Hurtado.  Please let any of us know if you need anything throughout the season. 
 
Tuesday, August 4
What: Post Practice Media Availability
Who: Defensive Coordinator Chris Marve, LB Gideon ESPN Lampron, DB Cree Thomas
When: 11 a.m. 
Where: Trojan Arena
Register: https://credentials.statsgeek.com/cubuffs/request
 
Wednesday, August 5
What: Post Practice Media Availability
Who: Offensive Coordinator Brennan Marion, WR DeAndre Moore Jr., RB DeKalon Taylor
When: 11 a.m. 
Where: Trojan Arena
 
Thursday, August 6
What: Open Media Window
When: 9 a.m. 
Where: Fountain-Fort Carson Stadium
 
What: Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders Press Conference
Who: Coach Prime, TE Zach Atkins, S Ben Finneseth
When: 11 a.m. 
Where: Trojan Arena

CU FOOTBALL: Fall Camp Week 1 Media Availability - 08/03/26

Welcome to the 2026 Colorado Football Season!  
 
The team arrived in Colorado Springs on Sunday evening and will practice at Fountain-Fort Carson High School all week.  Below is the media availability.  
 
All interview opportunities will take place in Trojan Arena at Fountain-Fort Carson High School.  The address is 10725 Trojan Point, Fountain, CO 80817.  The media will also have an opportunity to attend part of practice and shoot b-roll on Thursday ahead of Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders availability.  
 
Times listed below are safe times with some extra padding in there, but it's advised to be early.  Media can congregate on the west side of Trojan Arena to be escorted to the media room starting at 10:30 a.m.  
 
For media availabilities this week, we are asking those coming to sign up.  This is a new system we're testing out, so if you have any issues, email one of us and we'll get you squared away, but you can sign up for all three at once, as well. Please do so at: 
https://credentials.statsgeek.com/cubuffs/request
 
Also please note that the football contacts for the 2026 season are as follows: Curtis Snyder, Steve Hurlbert, and Iseck Hurtado.  Please let any of us know if you need anything throughout the season. 
 
Tuesday, August 4
What: Post Practice Media Availability
Who: Defensive Coordinator Chris Marve, LB Gideon ESPN Lampron, DB Cree Thomas
When: 11 a.m. 
Where: Trojan Arena
Register: https://credentials.statsgeek.com/cubuffs/request
 
Wednesday, August 5
What: Post Practice Media Availability
Who: Offensive Coordinator Brennan Marion, WR DeAndre Moore Jr., RB DeKalon Taylor
When: 11 a.m. 
Where: Trojan Arena
 
Thursday, August 6
What: Open Media Window
When: 9 a.m. 
Where: Fountain-Fort Carson Stadium
 
What: Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders Press Conference
Who: Coach Prime, TE Zach Atkins, S Ben Finneseth
When: 11 a.m. 
Where: Trojan Arena

Colorado Students Explore Healthcare Careers At HOPE Institute - 07/27/26

Colorado Area Health Education Center (COAHEC) will welcome approximately 60 rural and underrepresented high school students from across Colorado to the 2026 HOPE Institute, a weeklong healthcare career exploration camp held at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

 

Now through Saturday, August 1, students will participate in hands-on healthcare activities, learn from healthcare professionals, and explore educational and career pathways in medicine and other health professions. Through immersive programs, mentorship, and hands-on learning, the HOPE Institute helps build a stronger healthcare workforce for rural and underserved areas of Colorado.


We would be pleased to coordinate an opportunity for media to:

• Observe and photograph or record students participating in hands-on healthcare activities.

• Interview students about their interest in healthcare careers and their camp experience.

• Speak with camp leaders, CU School of Medicine faculty and healthcare professionals about the

importance of reaching rural and underrepresented students.


What: Media opportunities during the 2026 HOPE Institute, featuring hands-on healthcare career

exploration for approximately 60 Colorado high school students.


Who: HOPE Institute students, camp leaders, CU faculty and participating healthcare professionals.


When: Media opportunities are available throughout the week:

• Monday, July 27 – UCCS University Hall: (Nursing)

• Tuesday, July 28 – CU Anschutz Medical Campus: (Pharmacy, emergency medical services and

writing workshop)

• Wednesday, July 29 – UCCS Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center: (Athletic training,

exercise science and anatomy)

• Thursday, July 30 – CU Anschutz Medical Campus: (Neuroscience, Anatomy in Clay and dental

medicine)

• Friday, July 31 – UCCS University Center: (Student mock healthcare conference)


Where: University of Colorado Colorado Springs and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Specific locations and access details will be coordinated based on the selected day and activity.

 

About Colorado AHEC

Colorado AHEC (COAHEC) recruits, develops, and supports current and future healthcare professionals

while strengthening community outreach and engagement to improve access to quality care in Colorado’s

rural and underrepresented communities.

Colorado Students Explore Healthcare Careers At HOPE Institute - 07/27/26

Colorado Area Health Education Center (COAHEC) will welcome approximately 60 rural and underrepresented high school students from across Colorado to the 2026 HOPE Institute, a weeklong healthcare career exploration camp held at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs and the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

 

Now through Saturday, August 1, students will participate in hands-on healthcare activities, learn from healthcare professionals, and explore educational and career pathways in medicine and other health professions. Through immersive programs, mentorship, and hands-on learning, the HOPE Institute helps build a stronger healthcare workforce for rural and underserved areas of Colorado.


We would be pleased to coordinate an opportunity for media to:

• Observe and photograph or record students participating in hands-on healthcare activities.

• Interview students about their interest in healthcare careers and their camp experience.

• Speak with camp leaders, CU School of Medicine faculty and healthcare professionals about the

importance of reaching rural and underrepresented students.


What: Media opportunities during the 2026 HOPE Institute, featuring hands-on healthcare career

exploration for approximately 60 Colorado high school students.


Who: HOPE Institute students, camp leaders, CU faculty and participating healthcare professionals.


When: Media opportunities are available throughout the week:

• Monday, July 27 – UCCS University Hall: (Nursing)

• Tuesday, July 28 – CU Anschutz Medical Campus: (Pharmacy, emergency medical services and

writing workshop)

• Wednesday, July 29 – UCCS Hybl Sports Medicine and Performance Center: (Athletic training,

exercise science and anatomy)

• Thursday, July 30 – CU Anschutz Medical Campus: (Neuroscience, Anatomy in Clay and dental

medicine)

• Friday, July 31 – UCCS University Center: (Student mock healthcare conference)


Where: University of Colorado Colorado Springs and University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus.

Specific locations and access details will be coordinated based on the selected day and activity.

 

About Colorado AHEC

Colorado AHEC (COAHEC) recruits, develops, and supports current and future healthcare professionals

while strengthening community outreach and engagement to improve access to quality care in Colorado’s

rural and underrepresented communities.

Colorado Buffaloes To Open Fall Football Camp At University Of Colorado Colorado Springs / Fountain-Fort Carson High School - 07/23/26

The University of Colorado football team will start its preparations for the 2026 season in Colorado Springs, as part of a partnership with its sister campus University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and Fountain-Fort Carson High School.   
 
The team will open up its 2026 fall camp in Colorado Springs beginning on Sunday, Aug. 2 and will be there throughout the week, returning to Boulder on Saturday, Aug. 8.  The team will be headquartered at UCCS and practicing daily at Fountain-Fort Carson High School    
 
No events, including practice, will be open to the public, but there will be media availability on Tuesday, Aug. 4, Wednesday, Aug. 5, and Thursday, Aug. 6.  Time, location, and which coaches and players will be available will be sent to the media on Monday, Aug. 3.    
 
CU opens its 2026 football season on Sept. 3 in a primetime matchup on ESPN against Georgia Tech before returning to Boulder for the home opener on Sept. 12 vs. Weber State.    

Colorado Buffaloes To Open Fall Football Camp At University Of Colorado Colorado Springs / Fountain-Fort Carson High School - 07/23/26

The University of Colorado football team will start its preparations for the 2026 season in Colorado Springs, as part of a partnership with its sister campus University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) and Fountain-Fort Carson High School.   
 
The team will open up its 2026 fall camp in Colorado Springs beginning on Sunday, Aug. 2 and will be there throughout the week, returning to Boulder on Saturday, Aug. 8.  The team will be headquartered at UCCS and practicing daily at Fountain-Fort Carson High School    
 
No events, including practice, will be open to the public, but there will be media availability on Tuesday, Aug. 4, Wednesday, Aug. 5, and Thursday, Aug. 6.  Time, location, and which coaches and players will be available will be sent to the media on Monday, Aug. 3.    
 
CU opens its 2026 football season on Sept. 3 in a primetime matchup on ESPN against Georgia Tech before returning to Boulder for the home opener on Sept. 12 vs. Weber State.