Dear Members of the Colorado College Community, With great enthusiasm and confidence in the success of our shared future, the Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Manya Whitaker as the 15th President of Colorado College. Dr. Whitaker assumes this role with a deep and abiding commitment to the liberal arts, …
Category Archives: Messages from the President
CC 15th President Announcement: A Message for Faculty
Dear Faculty Colleagues, We are writing to share exciting news: the Board of Trustees has appointed Dr. Manya Whitaker as the 15th president of Colorado College. Over the past year, Dr. Whitaker’s interim leadership brought clarity, collaboration, and a deep commitment to our academic mission. She provides strong relationships, institutional insight, and a grounded …
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The Year We Built Together
Dear CC Community, As our 150th year comes to a close, I write with deep gratitude and reflection. This year asked much of us individually and collectively. Yet, in a time marked by transition and challenge, we have shown what it means to move forward with purpose. The recent Commencement celebrations for the Class of …
Our CC: Webinar Follow-Up and New Resource Page
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Thank you to everyone who joined us Tuesday evening for Our CC — Safeguarding the CC Experience, a webinar about the current higher education landscape, proposed federal funding legislation that could impact Colorado College, and our approach to these issues. We appreciated the opportunity to spotlight what makes CC special …
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Tune Into “Our CC — Safeguarding the CC Experience in a Shifting Landscape”
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, Across the country, higher education is facing new and complex challenges. Among them: federal lawmakers are considering policy changes that could have a significant financial impact on colleges and universities across the country — and small, private institutions like CC could be disproportionately affected. In true CC spirit, we are …
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CC’s Participation in the U.S. News & World Report Rankings
Dear CC Community, To ensure Colorado College thrives for the next 150 years, we must make strategic choices that strengthen our institution and advance both our immediate and long-term priorities. After careful consideration and community input, I am writing to share that CC will reenter the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) rankings this spring. …
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Think You’ve Got Tiger Spirit? Prove It at the First Annual Tiger Lookalike Contest!
Don’t Forget to Join The Fun at the Tiger Lookalike Contest! Join us tomorrow, Friday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in Cornerstone for the most epic event of the year: The Tiger Lookalike Contest! Here’s how it works: 👗 Dress up as your best “tiger” self—go bold, creative, and over the top! 🎤 Strut your stuff on the catwalk to the …
Institutional Planning for a Stronger CC
Dear Faculty and Staff, As we commemorate 150 years of Colorado College, we have an opportunity to reflect on where we’ve been and where we are headed. This milestone challenges us to honor our liberal arts legacy while taking bold steps to address today’s challenges and build a thriving future. As I shared at Spring …
Think You’ve Got Tiger Spirit? Prove It at the First Annual Tiger Lookalike Contest!
Get ready to show off your wild side, Tigers! 🐅 Join us on Friday, Feb. 7, at 6:30 p.m. in Cornerstone for the most epic event of the year: The Tiger Lookalike Contest! Here’s how it works: 👗 Dress up as your best “tiger” self—go bold, creative, and over the top! 🎤 Strut your stuff on the catwalk to the song of …
State of the College Update
Dear Students, Faculty, and Staff, I hope you were able to take time over Winter Break to fully disconnect from work and school, do the things that bring you joy, and of course, get plenty of rest. I did the same, and I am energized about what lies ahead for the Spring Semester. To start …