Dear CC Community, The Colorado College Board of Trustees met on campus for our annual winter meeting, February 19-21, 2026. As always, being on campus offers perspectives that can only be gained through presence—observing, listening, and participating in the daily life of the College. For many of us who are also alumni, it is a …
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Dear CC Community, A Celebration of Life and CC Memorial honoring and remembering Dr. Dwanna McKay, beloved Associate Professor of Race, Ethnicity, & Migration Studies, will take place on Friday, April 3, from 12:30-2:30 p.m., in Bemis Great Hall. Lunch will be served. To help her friends and family prepare the space with care, please …
Commencement season is here! Reminders for campus Commencement is Only 10 Weeks Away! Spring is just around the corner, and our seniors and MAT graduates are just a couple short blocks from graduating. Commencement 2026 will be held Sunday, May 17, at 8:30 a.m., at Ed Robson Arena. The weeks ahead bring many moments of …
Plus, important reminders for graduates Dear CC Seniors and MAT Graduates, The finish line is just a couple blocks away. You’re almost there! It’s time to start getting ready for the big day—Commencement 2026 takes place Sunday, May 17, at 8:30 a.m., at Ed Robson Arena. In the weeks ahead, you will receive periodic Commencement …
New Book Celebrations for Andreea Marinescu and Natalie Gosnell: Save the Dates We will be celebrating two new books from Colorado College authors this month! On Monday, March 23 at 4 p.m., we will be celebrating Associate Professor Andreea Marinescu and her new book Intersticios Politicos Y La Conciencia Del Desastre En Raul Ruiz Y Roberto …
Demystifying the Comprehensive Fee: Encore Session In case you missed the recent Work of the College Series event “Demystifying the Comprehensive Fee,” we’re offering another opportunity to join the conversation. Join President Manya Whitaker and the Campus Budget Committee Co-Chairs on Monday, March 9, from 1:30-2:30 p.m. in Bemis Great Hall, for a session focused on the recently announced …
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Creativity is an “engagement with the unfamiliar and a willingness to approach the familiar in unfamiliar ways.” (Glăveanu & Beghetto, 2021, p. 75). An evidence-based invitation to play Last block, CC students from across disciplines were given something familiar to many—LEGO®—and then asked to approach the small plastic blocks in unfamiliar ways. Working with changing …
Dear Students and Families, At Colorado College, we believe in the value of the liberal arts to prepare students not only for successful careers, but for lives of purpose and engaged citizenship. Our immersive model brings this to life—creating the conditions for deep focus, close mentorship, and personal growth that extends well beyond the classroom. …
Don’t Miss the Board of Trustees Town Hall Tomorrow The Board of Trustees Town Hall is coming up soon! Remember to tune in to the virtual town hall tomorrow, Monday, March 2 from 2:30-3:30 p.m. to hear from Board of Trustees Chair Kyle Samuel and President Manya Whitaker as they report on the latest Board …
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Five CC Students and Alums Advance as Fulbright Semifinalists Fulbright semifinalist Brett LeVan ’26, Study Award for University of Roehampton in Dance, United Kingdom. Photo provided by LeVan. By Khloe Haney Colorado College has announced that five of its 11 Fulbright U.S. Student Program applicants have advanced to semifinalist status for the 2026-27 competition cycle. …