Dear Students, Staff, and Faculty, I am thrilled to share that Colorado College has hired Johanna Blickenstaff as our new Vice President for Strategic Communications and Marketing, effective Monday, Oct. 21. Johanna comes to CC from the University of Denver, where she has held progressive leadership positions since 2021. Most recently, she was Associate Vice …
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Dear CC Community, At Colorado College, our primary responsibility is to deliver an outstanding liberal arts education that empowers students to think critically, practice empathetic leadership, and be active participants in society and democracy. Prior to the June 2024 Board of Trustees retreat, a group of faculty and a group of students met with Board …
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Dear Campus Community, What a wonderful time we had at the Campus Sleep-Out over the weekend! I had a blast with all of you — playing games, roasting s’mores, cheering on our Tiger Men’s Soccer team, and watching Inside Out 2 (which now tops my list of all-time favorite Pixar movies). I’d like to recognize …
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Dear CC Community, It’s the start of the 2024-25 academic year, and I can’t help but feel the excitement of a new beginning. As a lifelong teacher, this time of year has always held a special place in my heart. It’s a feeling of reinvention, brought to life by new people and new experiences. In …
Dear CC Community, I am proud to share that Rosalie Rodriguez has accepted the position of Chief Diversity Officer at Colorado College, effective August 1. In this Cabinet-level position, Rosalie will champion the college’s commitment to antiracism, strategizing with cabinet and me to ensure a cohesive institutional approach to ADEI that embeds equity practices into …
Colorado College Community, I’m Manya Whitaker, and I have the honor of being your Interim President for the next two years. As we embark on this journey together, I want to share a few thoughts about my priorities and my goals for the near future. I also want to thank all of you for …
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Dear CC Community, In my final week as President of Colorado College, I want to say goodbye and express how wonderful it has been to serve this remarkable place. When I arrived three years ago, I was greeted with warmth and kindness. I learned about the depth of expertise and passion amongst our faculty and …
Dear CC Community, I am thrilled to share that Molly Bodnar has officially accepted the position of Vice President for Advancement, effective immediately. Molly has been at CC for 11 years, most recently as Interim Vice President for Advancement for the last nine months. Prior to the interim role, she was Associate Vice President for …
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Dear CC Community, Earlier this year, the college began its search for a combined Vice President for Advancement and Communications. Our goal was to hire a leader who would foster collaboration and strategic partnerships, streamline engagement efforts, and capitalize on opportunities to share our vision, values, and achievements with internal and external audiences. We knew …
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Dear CC Community, On Sunday, we celebrated the Class of 2024 in a moving Commencement ceremony at Ed Robson Arena. This class of graduates has demonstrated resilience, courage, leadership, and compassion throughout their time at Colorado College. Now, they will take those gifts into the world as part of our global alumni community. Where is …
