UCCS alumni redefines auto repair through community impact | Michael MacMasters ’05
As General Manager of Adam & Son Auto Repair in Colorado Springs, alum Michael MacMasters has discovered the perfect blend of passion and purpose. […]
Alumni Stories
Mountain Lion Matchmaking 2026
In celebration of Valentine’s Day, we asked the Mountain Lion community to share how they found their soulmate at UCCS — and the stories will make you believe in true love. […]
Alum turns decades of fire service into a new mission in education | Christian Jacobs ’02,’09
UCCS alum Christian Jacobs’ path from soldier to respected fire service leader and educator began long before he arrived at the university. […]
UCCS’s Ellie Kam, Danny O’Shea earn personal best score, help USA win Olympic gold in team figure skating event
UCCS alum Danny O’Shea and current UCCS student Ellie Kam win Olympic gold in team figure skating event. […]
Creating capable learners and supporting fellow teachers | Jenna Miller ‘19
As this year’s recipient of the UCCS College of Education’s Teaching and Learning Distinguished Alumni Award, Jenna Miller exemplifies what it means to lead with purpose in education. […]
Olympians & Paralympians of UCCS
Since 1978, when the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee relocated from New York and later established the flagship U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Training Center, Colorado Springs has been an Olympic hub. […]
Alum recognized for campuswide impact driving connection and retention | Amanda Allee, Ph.D., ‘10 & ‘15
The UCCS College of Education recently presented Amanda Allee, Ph.D., with its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award for the Department of Leadership, Research, and Foundations. […]
UCCS alum wins $25,000 Milken Educator Award for Colorado
Shana Engel, a 2012 graduate of UCCS, has been named Colorado’s Milken Educator Award winner for this year. […]
Educator, performer, volunteer actively inspiring through community engagement | Norm Renaud ’80
After earning his master’s in education from UCCS, Norm Renaud went above and beyond in his classroom and still does now, as a retiree, in his volunteer efforts. […]
Education without limits: How UCCS is supporting a soldier across continents
For Xavier Roman, education is not just a personal achievement—it is a responsibility to lead others toward opportunity. […]