Joy and purpose in volunteering with National Mill Dog Rescue | Hillary Wolf Saba ’01
Hillary Wolf Saba has made a significant impact on the lives of countless dogs in her journey as a volunteer with the National Mill Dog Rescue. […]
Alumni
From persistence to empowerment through dermatology | Victoria Asuquo ’19
Victoria Asuquo, a 2019 summa cum laude graduate from UCCS with a degree in Biomedical Sciences and an emphasis in Pre-Medicine, wants to redefine what it means to combine compassion, innovation, and resilience in medicine. […]
2024 Distinguished Alumnus, astronaut John Herrington visits campus
Just before the fall 2024 commencement ceremonies this part December, UCCS alum and astronaut John Herrington visited campus. […]
Applying impact through behavior analysis | Taylor Loucks ’16
Although UCCS alumnus Taylor Loucks didn’t pursue his psychology specialization of Applied Behavior Analysis until his senior year of college, he founded his own ABA company just a few years after. […]
A lifelong commitment to firefighting and community service | Steve Dubay ’98
Steve Dubay’s journey is one of a distinguished firefighter, community leader and lifelong student. A UCCS alum with numerous other degrees, Steve is quick to say he’s “just some guy who got up, went to […]
Breaking vicious cycles and making inclusive environments | Adelita Aguirre ’20 ’22
Born and raised in Colorado Springs, UCCS alum Adelita Aguirre’s family history is marked by strength and perseverance. Her mother, who left school at the age of 14 to escape an environment filled with addiction […]
Disrupting negative pre-determination and inspiring students with disabilities | Mark Chartier ’05 ’14
“Always believe you can make a difference, but never let your differences keep you from what you believe.” That’s UCCS alum, special education teacher, published author, and motivational speaker Mark Chartier’s message for his students […]
From classroom to crown | Fatima Stansell ’24
Following her May 2024 graduation from UCCS, Fatima Stansell has seamlessly transitioned from student to educator and now to a celebrated pageant winner. Just five months after graduating magna cum laude with a bachelor’s degree […]
The team sport of success | Justin Miller ’14
Just 10 years after joining Colorado Rush as General Manager, UCCS alum and former student-athlete Justin Miller is the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the entire Rush Soccer organization. “Providing kids a platform to play […]
Bringing the outdoors to the classroom and inspiring future generations | Mel Riffle ’16, ’23
Nature has always been a part of Melanie Riffle’s life. Now, as a sixth-grade teacher at Ute Pass Elementary School in Manitou Springs School District, she works to bring her passion for the outdoors to […]