Message from the President and Board of Trustees about College Leadership

Dear CC Community, I write today to share a decision I have made about my future with the college. Following careful contemplation and with the deepest respect for this extraordinary place and its future, I have decided to return to my role as a professor of law at the University of California, Irvine School of …

Thank You for a Successful Spring Conference

Dear Faculty and Staff, Thank you for starting the semester together at Spring Conference. Nearly 200 of you gathered in Reid Arena to spend time with colleagues, share thoughtful ideas and discussions, and engage in big-picture planning for a busy 2024. I appreciate the energy and commitment you brought to our Project 2024 and leadership …

A Message of Gratitude

Dear Friends, As we reflect on 2023 at Colorado College, we would like to share a few words of gratitude for our wonderful community.  We are grateful to Colorado College students, for your love of learning, curiosity, passion, and commitment to a more just world. We are grateful to our faculty and staff, for the …

Don’t Forget About the CC Holiday Party

Join us on Friday! The CC Holiday Party takes place this Friday, Dec. 15 from 2-5 p.m. at Cornerstone Arts Center! This end-of-year celebration for all CC employees will feature games, prizes, food, drinks, and much more. In the spirit of feedback received for Project 2024, this shared event between college offices supports our culture of …

Our Shared Commitment to One Another

Dear Campus, We are a community that can demonstrate empathy, respect, and dignity for everyone, even for those with whom we vehemently disagree. Yet, recent events (including in meetings, emails, protests, and online) are raising serious concerns about the climate on our campus. We should be better than this at CC. Let us be very …

Colorado College Receives Higher Education Excellence in Diversity Award

Dear CC Community, I am proud to share the fantastic news that Colorado College has received the 2023 Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award from INSIGHT Into Diversity magazine, the oldest and largest diversity-focused publication in higher education. This national honor recognizes U.S. colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and …

A Message from President L. Song Richardson

I believe in our community and the values that we share. Dear CC Community, Thank you for taking the time to reach out to me to share your views about the horrific violence, death, and destruction taking place in Israel and Gaza.  I share your anguish.  Speaking on behalf of myself and Cabinet, we condemn …

Coming Together

Dear Colorado College Community,   We heard from many of you yesterday and write to acknowledge the pain and grief felt across our CC community. We are grappling with the death and destruction precipitated by the attack and kidnapping of Israeli citizens and others by Hamas and the resulting war in the region. The sheer scope …

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